The push for renewable alternative energy resources has been the name of the game since escalating prices and the environmental damage caused by burning fossil fuels. But that did not stop Illinois from voting in favor of the construction of a coal fired power plant that will be one of the largest greenhouse gas emitters in the U.S. Additionally, the Prairie State Energy Campus project cost was announced at $2 billion in 2001 but it has now doubled to $4.4 billion. more ›

CPS CEO Ron Huber(super)man saved six schools from being closed, leaving 16 schools on the list of those that will be closed and/or consolidated. more ›