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The Illinois Restaurant Association has stated that lawmakers should consider the financial hardships placed on restaurants by a polystyrene ban.

The Illinois Restaurant Association has stated that lawmakers should consider the financial hardships placed on restaurants by a polystyrene ban.

The Illinois Restaurant Association has stated that lawmakers should consider the financial hardships placed on restaurants by a polystyrene ban.

Legislation that would lift a 30-year moratorium on building new nuclear sites is awaiting action in the House, and though its strongly supported by some climate advocates, others say the risks of nuclear power outweigh its carbon-free emissions.

Around the world, much of the action is at the metropolitan level. Chicago should be a leader.

Illinois counties have until May 27 to update to comply with new state standards for wind and solar projects. Some welcome the rules; others see them as government overreach.

Illinois's new law HB4412 not only prevents future bans, but now takes precedence over current bans.

The records, which a judge unsealed this week, include an accusation Hastings elbowed his then-wife in the face in front of their children last year.

The records, which a judge unsealed this week, include an accusation Hastings elbowed his then-wife in the face in front of their children last year.

The state spent nearly $150,000 to settle a civil discrimination case involving the Frankfort Democrat. But Hastings faces serious new personal accusations from his estranged wife that threaten to derail his once-promising political career.