Sustainability

Illinois is typically known for its vast flatlands and corn fields, so many people are not aware of the rocky landscapes in the southern region of the state that is home to a community of outdoor rock climbers looking to test their skills on some real, hard rock.

Natural Fiber Welding, the innovative Peoria developer and manufacturer of sustainable alternatives to leather and plastics, recently announced $15 million in new capital investments. NFW founder and CEO Luke Haverhals says the new funding – headlined by a major auto maker – represents major growth for the company and increased interest in its products.

The new Illinois Solar For All program is coming to Peoria County.The program targets low-income and environmental justice communities."People are able to…

The City of Peoria is one of three communities nationwide to receive a $150,000 grant from the American Water Charitable foundation. The funding will be…

If Congress approves, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will be host to a $104 million center for research into new biofuels and…

PEORIA, Ill. (AP) - Officials at Bradley University say a building on campus has become the first to use solar panels as its primary source of energy. A…

The City of Dubuque is broadening its efforts to become more sustainable. The city council has created a new Resilient Community Advisory Commission...

NORMAL, Ill. (AP) - A pedal-power program is coming to Bloomington-Normal because of the Normal City Council's approval of a contract with a…

The Saturday farmer’s market in downtown Peoria is celebrating National Farmers Market Week. There will be special attractions including live music and…

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - Illinois created the most "green" building space per capita in the U.S. for the third year running. The U.S. Green Building…