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PI Original
by Michael Piskur
2:42pm
Wed Nov 23, 2011
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Two Illinois Cities Applauded For Green Infrastructure

Environment

A report by Natural Resources Defense Council recognizes two Illinois cities for leadership in implementing green infrastructure strategies to deal with stormwater challenges. Chicago and Aurora are among the list of 14 US communities highlighted in the Rooftops to Rivers II report.

PI Original
by Adam Doster
2:02pm
Fri Jun 4, 2010
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In Chicago River Debate, The Real Obstacle Isn't Daley

Environment

Earlier this week, the Obama administration jumped into a longstanding debate over how clean regional officials should keep the Chicago River. We offer a brief history lesson of the controversy.

Quick Hit
by Adam Doster
9:44am
Wed Apr 21, 2010
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Save The Water System

After enduring public wrath over the parking meter controversy, the topic of privatization has died down for the time being at City Hall. Consumer advocates, however, know Mayor Daley could move to sell off a major city asset at a moment's notice. To prepare, they've been busy looking into the hidden and delayed costs of privatization.

At a packed forum Monday night, Illinois PIRG and Food and Water Watch released the results of a new study examining the cost to taxpayers of selling off the city's water system. According to their research, consumers would pay $2 to $3 dollars for every $1 the city would receive in an up-front payment. On hand was Chicago Ald. Scott Waguespack (32nd Ward) who touted the Asset Lease Taxpayer Protection Ordinance he introduced last year. It's a measure that deserves attention.

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
1:21pm
Mon Dec 8, 2008

Great Lakes Compact Takes Effect

Great Lakes

After four long years of negotiations, the federal Great Lakes Basin Compact -- a plan to protect the world’s largest supply of freshwater from being diverted across the country -- goes into effect today.

It seemed touch and go
at times, but all eight states that make ...

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
1:58pm
Mon Nov 17, 2008

Environmentalists Set Out To Strengthen Great Lakes Compact

Environment

A decade-long effort to prevent the world's
largest supply of fresh water from being diverted from the region won a
hard-fought victory when the Great Lakes Basin Compact was signed into law
in early October. But some environmentalists are concerned that the
...

PI Original
by Angela Caputo
5:50pm
Tue Sep 23, 2008

U.S. House Passes Great Lakes Compact

Water Management

When United Nations officials cast the dire warning that freshwater
shortage would effect two-thirds of the world's population by 2025,
people in the Great Lakes Region began looking over their shoulders.
The idea that powerful forces could set their sights on tapping ...

PI Original
by Mose Buchele
9:41am
Thu Jul 31, 2008
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Smooth Ride So Far For Compact, But Questions Remain

Water Management

Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee approved the Great Lakes
Compact, an eight state agreement designed to protect water from the
lakes from being diverted outside the region. Lawmakers have been
trying to fast-track approval of the compact, which has bipartisan
...

PI Original
by Mose Buchele
10:14am
Thu Jul 10, 2008

As Great Lakes Compact Nears Finish Line, Time Is Of The Essence

Water Management

Over the last few months, we've watched state after state join the Great
Lakes Compact, a regional agreement aimed at protecting the waters from outside exploitation. Michigan Gov. Jennifer
Granholm signed off
on legislation approving the compact yesterday. ...