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Wind Energy Makes its Mark on the Region
Story air date: Monday, February 27, 2012
East central Illinois has become a popular location for wind farms, with several facilities up and running and more being proposed. Illinois Public Media’s Jeff Bossert visited wind farms in Ford and Iroquois Counties. He spoke with residents, officials and experts to learn why the region is such a draw for wind energy, and if the benefits outweigh the concerns.
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energyChampaign, Urbana Consider Stormwater Utility Fee
Story air date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Sewers are among the basic of city services --- and one of the least exciting, until something goes wrong. City officials in Champaign and Urbana have seen enough flooding over the years, that they’re proposing a new fee to pay for maintaining and improving the storm sewer system --- a fee already used by about a dozen Illinois cities. Illinois Public Media’s Jim Meadows has more on the storm water utility fee.
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environment • water resources • government • Champaign • Urbana • politicsAsk the Mayors: A Conversation with the Mayors of Champaign and Urbana
Story air date: Thursday, February 02, 2012
In a Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 broadcast on WILL-TV, Champaign Mayor Don Gerard and Urbana Mayor Laurel Prussing talked about a range of issues such as a stormwater utility fee, police leadership, roundabouts and Unofficial St. Patrick’s Day. They spoke with Illinois Public Media’s Jim Meadows and took questions from callers.
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