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Brendan Denison/WGLTOne Earth Energy has downsized its carbon capture plans, reducing the number of wells from three to one. Area residents say they're still seeking more information about the firm's safety measures. -
Cole Loiacano/WGLTAccording to a report from the National Waste & Recycling Association, more than 5,000 fires are estimated to occur annually in recycling facilities nationwide due to improper battery disposal. Now, the Ecology Action Center in McLean County is promoting a free battery recycling program.
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A new community solar program for low- and moderate-income families in McLean County promises savings on electric bills, bringing accessibility to families who previously thought the technology was out of reach. -
More than a year after the law was signed, the state has made little progress and appears poised to miss a December deadline for a required report. -
The three wells to be used for carbon sequestration are just inside the eastern border of McLean County and about 5 miles west of Gibson City. Environmental advocates say that's too close to a fresh water source which replenishes the Mahomet Aquifer. -
Illinois has already experienced a record-breaking number of tornadoes in 2026, but this year even thunderstorms are proving to be dangerous. -
At the Bloomington Public Library on Wednesday, residents heard about the reasons behind the rising costs of energy from Nick Hylla, executive director of the Midwest Renewable Energy Association [MREA]. -
The Natural Resources Conservation Service lost nearly a quarter of its staff nationwide in 2025 after the Trump administration’s cuts to the federal government. Many were local experts that help farmers with soil and water conservation efforts. -
The National Weather Service in Lincoln opened its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time in 19 years, and wants to be more accessible in the future. -
The Logarium is a garden constructed around decomposing tree limbs and stumps from ISU’s Quad, which also doubles as the Fell Arboretum. -
A panel on both sides of the data center debate answered questions for three hours Wednesday night as at least a couple hundred people listened intently. -
The project has transformed more than two acres of turf grass into a diverse habitat of native wildflowers and grasses, providing long‑term ecological and educational benefits for the congregation and the community.
