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Deal brokered by governor's office also creates state funds for training first responders

After state regulators rebuffed several proposed carbon transport projects over the past year, lawmakers have moved to formally ban new projects until the federal government sets forth new safety rules.

While proponents of carbon capture technology say it is key to addressing climate change, it is often criticized for the risks it brings with it. A pipeline can burst, resulting in a flood of carbon dioxide for miles that can poison those caught in it.

SPRINGFIELD — After state regulators rebuffed several proposed carbon transport projects over the past year, lawmakers have moved to formally ban new projects until the federal government sets new safety

(The Center Square) – A measure seeking to allow high schools around Illinois to observe an annual “Workplace Readiness Week” is ready to be sent Gov. J.B. Pritzkers desk.

Illinois senators could soon pass a plan to allow public and charter high schools to annually observe a week for students to learn about workers rights.

When the snow begins to fall in Summit County, it can be some time before the area starts to see warm weather again. A big plate of comfort food paired with a rich cocktail is...

Greystones Community College has been buzzing since learning that student Freyja Ryan Dockrell claimed a second top prize in the Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

The complex formula, mirroring K-12 overhauls, prioritizes adequate and equitable funding for historically underfunded regional and minority-serving institutions. The State of Illinois is exploring a novel funding model for its 12 four-year public colleges and universities that, if executed as proposed, would distribute state funds more equitably in ways that would particularly benefit regional and minority-serving institutions.

People from across Canada are experiencing a different way of living since the onset of COVID-19. Heres how the pandemic has changed how we view society and each other today.