Environmental News and Current Affairs
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07/04/2025 EPA union alleges political retaliation, Chicago workers put on leave after criticizing Trump "CHICAGO (WLS) -- The ABC7 I-Team is delving into allegations of political retaliation against Chicago-area U.S. Environmental Protection Agency workers placed on leave after publicly criticizing President Donald Trump's priorities for the agency." (ABC 7 Chicago)
07/01/2025 Trump Tower to pay $4.8M in settlement over Chicago River violations
"Trump Tower Chicago has agreed to a $4.8 million settlement after years of violating the Clean Water Act by improperly using water from the Chicago River and killing aquatic life." (Fox 32 Chicago)
6/06/2025 Two Funding Opportunities Announced for Watershed Management Planning and Implementation Projects to Address Nonpoint Source Pollution
"Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced a total of $4.4 million in funding through the release of two Section 319(h) Grant Program Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution." (Illinois EPA)