Environmentalists, unions back push for offshore wind on Lake Michigan
A coalition of Democratic politicians, labor unions and environmental groups is advocating to put an offshore wind farm off the coast of Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side.
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A coalition of Democratic politicians, labor unions and environmental groups is advocating to put an offshore wind farm off the coast of Lake Michigan on Chicago’s South Side.
Lawmakers consider legislation to clear the way for development on Lake Michigan
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“The bill is going to come to the House with a lot of momentum,” state Sen. Sue Rezin said. “The unions are out and working their members to explain the importance of the bill and to just explain the technology.”