IL: Urban Planning and Transportation
Safety expert warns drivers, pedestrians of dangers at IL railroad crossings
Illinois ranks third in the nation for collisions at railroad crossings, and safety experts urged pedestrians and motorists to follow some basic …
Expert: Illinois Electric Vehicle Sales Accelerating, Not Slowing Down
Experts say consumer interest and sales of electric vehicles in Illinois and across the country are not slowing down. Illinois is among the top 10 …
First Responders Learn to Deal with Electric-Vehicle Accidents
As the number of electric vehicles on Illinois roads grows, so does the danger of injury for emergency medical technicians and firefighters …
Report: EVs Could Impact Future Highway-Maintenance Funding
Most experts agree that putting more electric vehicles on the road is a positive step toward fighting climate change, but a new report warns that …
Illinois Places 2nd for Green Building Program
The 2022 ranking of "green" buildings shows Illinois in 2nd place, demonstrating a commitment to LEED certification, according to the U.S. Green …
Report: Diesel Engines Major Air Polluters in Illinois
Pollution from diesel engines can cause a variety of health issues, and a new report reveals some Illinois communities face higher risks from diesel …
Public Leadership Program Aims to Bring Sustainable Food System to Illinois
From farm to table, a public leadership program is working to bring more sustainable food systems to the greater Chicago area. The HEAL Food …
IL Allocating $220 Million to Support Transit, Ports Projects
The state of Illinois is allocating nearly a quarter-billion dollars to support new downstate transit and ports projects. Roughly half will go …
Report: Transportation Electrification Would Benefit IL Economy, Job Market
CHICAGO -- A new report showed the economy of Illinois could see major benefits from the Biden administration's proposed $274 billion investment to el…
IL Lawmakers to Vote on Clean-Energy Jobs Act in Special Session
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Lawmakers are returning to Springfield for a special session this week for a vote on the Clean Energy Jobs Act, aimed at …
IL Nonprofits Aim to Make Access to City Trees More Equitable
By Breanna Draxler for Yes! Media. Broadcast version by Lily Bohlke for Illinois News Connection reporting for the YES! Media-Public News Service …
Auto Leader: Illinois Workers Need "New NAFTA" Deal
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Congressional leaders still are trying to hammer out a new trade agreement with Canada and Mexico, and there's a lot on the …