How balloon releases impact the environment
Balloon releases can be problematic for the environment. A Girl Scout in the Chicago Suburbs is looking to change that.
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Commemorating Earth Day amid battle to protect environmental regulations and policies
For a long time, protecting the environment was something Democrats and Republicans agreed upon. In the present age, the Trump administration has moved to dismantle many of those foundational protections — including an attempt to revoke the legal underpinning for all federal greenhouse gas regulation. Meanwhile, here in Illinois, Democratic leaders are pursuing their own clean energy policies — and fighting the federal government in court to do it.
The rise of socialism in Illinois and beyond
In recent years, the idea of “socialism” has been gaining ground in American politics. The most prominent and successful avatar of that is Zohran Mamdani, who became the mayor of New York City in January. What does It mean to be a socialist and why do many young people have a more favorable view of socialism than capitalism?
A look into the debate surrounding Data Centers in Illinois
Where does your municipality fall on the data center debate? Is it interested in adding one or is it looking to ban them all together?
Meet Republican candidate for Lieutenant Governor Aaron Del Mar
Aaron Del Mar chairs the Cook County Republican Party. Now, he’s Darren Bailey’s running mate in the November election. He gives his take on taxes, criminal justice, and Republicans’ ability to win statewide elections in Illinois.
