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Pulling back the curtains on wage-theft enforcement in MN; Trump's latest attack is on RFK, Jr; NM LGBTQ+ equality group endorses 2024 'Rock Star' candidates; Michigan's youth justice reforms: Expanded diversion, no fees.

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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says rebuilding Baltimore's Key Bridge will be challenging and expensive. An Alabama Democrat flips a state legislature seat and former Connecticut senator Joe Lieberman dies at 82.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

IL: Endangered Species & Wildlife

The Environmental Protection Agency said wetlands' sponge-like ability to absorb water slows the momentum of floodwaters or a coastal storm surge. (Adobe Stock)
Action to save remaining Illinois wetlands gains steam

The Supreme Court's decision in 2023 to roll back the Clean Water Act has meant less federal oversight in protecting the country's wetlands. …

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Illinois Environmental Group Seeks Ban on Pesticides Harmful to Bees

An Illinois group reported toxic pesticides are causing irreversible damage to young, developing bees, putting the bee population in decline and food …

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A wetland and marsh area at Chain O' Lakes State Park. Illinois' Interagency Wetland Policy Act of 1989 set a goal of no net loss of wetlands due to projects funded by the state. (GoodFreePhotos.com)
SCOTUS Lands Gut Punch to EPA Wetland Protections

A U.S. Supreme Court decision is shaking up the environmental community in Illinois and across the country. The high court ruled 5-4 on Thursday …

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Conservation efforts by the National Wildlife Federation and other conservation groups restored the U.S. wild turkey population from near extinction to thriving in almost every state in the country. (Brett/Adobe Stock)
Conservationists Urge Congress to Pass Recovering America's Wildlife Act

Environmental groups are calling efforts over the past half-century to restore the wild turkey population from the brink of extinction one of America'…

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The Brandon Road Lock and Dam Project would use electric barriers, bubble screens and noisemakers, all to help prevent the spread of invasive carp into the Great Lakes. (Rock Island District)
Federal Funds Coming to Keep Invasive Carp Out of Great Lakes

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans to use federal funds for a project to help keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes. It is proposing using …

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According to the Izaak Walton League of America, 80% of streams across the United States are not adequately monitored for pollution. (kurgu128/Adobe Stock)
"Citizen Science" Leads Group to Conservation Achievements

One hundred years ago today, the Izaak Walton League of America was founded in Chicago, with a mission of local stewardship of wild places, citizen …

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Conservation groups hope President-Elect Joe Biden will reverse the Trump administration's last-minute rollback of a law that has protected migratory birds for more than a century. (Lolame/Pixabay)
Trump Administration Reverses Bipartisan Protections for Migratory Birds

CHICAGO - Conservation groups say they'll fight the Trump administration's new rule change that removes long-standing protections for migratory birds…

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Groups say blocking public access to government agencies' websites violates the core principles of public participation outlined in the National Environmental Policy Act. (Fabienne/Morguefile)
Groups Question Feds' Taking Web Pages Offline During Shutdown

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Conservation groups are keeping a watchful eye on federal agency websites during the government shutdown and say some pages …

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The piping plover population in the Great Lakes states is considered endangered, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. (William Picard/freeimages.com)
Bird Species at New Risk if Endangered Species Act is Changed

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Bird enthusiasts and conservation groups say the Trump administration's plans to change the Endangered Species Act would make it …

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Pollinators help contribute to the growth of popular summer fruits such as blueberries. <br />(Leo-seta/Flickr)
Enjoying the Fruits of Summer? Thank a Pollinator

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As Illinoisans enjoy blueberries, cherries and other fruits of summer, wildlife experts are asking that they give back to …

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Honeybees help pollinate billions of dollars worth of crops in the United States every year.(usda.gov)
Farmers Can Help Save Honeybees

URBANA, Ill. — A major endeavor is under way to educate soybean farmers about helping to save honeybees. The Honey Bee Health Coalition this …

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Shoppers can help reduce plastic waste in the Great Lakes by skipping plastic. (noaa.gov)
Plastic Pollution Threatens Ecosystem in Great Lakes

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Advocates are hoping 2018 is a year of better water quality in the Great Lakes and oceans. Carolyn Box, the Science …

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