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$1M U of I project on water quality, farm economy takes a local approach to a bigger issue
URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — A research project at the U of I aiming to prevent algal blooms in the Gulf of Mexico while boosting farm economies has received nearly $1 million from the EPA. The Illinois Water Recycling for Gulf Nutrient Reduction Project is taking a local approach to...
The State Journal-Register
Occupational Health Safety
OSHA Cites Illinois Utility Contractor After Workers Seen in Unprotected Trench
The trench had no cave-in protection or safe way out, workers lacked hardhats, and materials and equipment sat less than 2 feet from the edge. Workers for a utility construction company based in Frankfort, Illinois, were repeatedly exposed to excavation hazards, OSHA alleges. Proposed penalties against Always Underground LLC total $380,664.
dewittdailynews.com
City of Lincoln Hoping to Tap into Enterprise Zone to Benefit Homeowners
The City of Lincoln is hoping to utilize sales tax in a defined enterprise zone that would benefit homeowners in that area of the community. Mayor Tracy Welch indicates the enterprise zone needs to be what he calls ‘re-architected’ to allow homeowners to tap into potential sales tax in that area for home improvements. The City has already taken the initial steps to begin that process.