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Illinois law is the first in the Great Lakes region to designate industrial plastic pellets as pollution
Nurdles, synthesized by petrochemical plants as building blocks of new plastics, have been found in every Great Lake and in rivers throughout Illinois.
Great Lakes Wind Symphony plans 2 concerts in Billtown
“Williamsport is abuzz with the upcoming Little League World Series and the hottest new performing ensemble to make its home in town,” a news release says. “The Great Lakes Wind Symphony will offer a d...
Prix-view: Great Lakes Grand Prix expects record field, packed Michigan City beach
Great Lakes Grand Prix race director Scott Miller teases the biggest, boatiest event of the year for Michigan City, including what makes the boat racers “rock stars.”
Piping Plovers Set New Record for Nesting Couples, Illinois Chicks Due Any Day
The Great Lakes Piping Plover Recovery Effort is reporting a record-setting 90 pairs of plovers in 2026, the most since the bird was listed as an endangered species in 1985.
Great Lakes shipping lost third of season to ‘inadequate icebreaking’
The Lake Carriers Association said in a report that it lost 82 shipping days this year because the US Coast Guard failed to break enough ice. Despite repeated attempts, Congress hasn’t invested in a new ic...
Great Lakes gas prices could spike again as wholesale costs near spring peak
Great Lakes gas prices could jump this week as wholesale gasoline nears its spring peak, with bigger increases possible for diesel.
Great Lakes Science Center announces film slate for 'DOME Movies After Dark'
1997 Academy Award winning film "Titanic" will kickoff the six-movies slate to be shown over a five-month schedule.
Great Lakes clean-up targets plastic pellets polluting waterways
The pellets, also known as "nurdles," are made from fossil fuels and a laundry list of harmful chemicals.