Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Once a destination for trendy shoppers, malls are now dealing with vacancies and less foot traffic.

The Canadian wildfires are creating breathing problems for Illinois residents

As a result of current ground-level ozone levels and anticipated weather conditions, the air quality is forecasted to be “Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups” statewide Friday.

The Illinois Pollution Control Board determined an energy company is responsible for contaminating groundwater with coal ash in four Illinois communities.…

The Illinois Supreme Court is being asked to settle a fight between two of the state’s environmental regulators. At issue is whether certain waste…

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is collecting data on recyclables in each county with the goal to make recycling more accessible…

Agricultural runoff is a problem in Illinois and many other farm states. Nitrogen, phosphorous and chemicals help with yields, but too much winds up in…

State regulators are beginning to discuss how Illinois will meet new federal requirements for reducing greenhouse gas emissions.When energy experts say…

AP ADDS CLARIFICATION TO FOLLOWING STORY.In a story Aug. 13 about a toxic waste permit, The Associated Press erroneously reported that the U.S.…

Illinois has become a start-and-stop clean energy and environmental leader making great progress in some areas, but hitting too many self-imposed…