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Prairie Rivers Network

Coverage of Prairie Rivers Network in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 26 · 20:21 UTCMost recent: Jun 10 · 10:01 UTC
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POWER Acttopic1Illinois General Assemblyorganization1JB Pritzkerperson1Robyn Gabelperson1Andrew Rehnperson1data centerstopic1Illinoisplace1National Cancer Instituteorganization1U.S. Geological Surveyorganization1Investigate Midwestorganization1Pulitzer Center’s StoryReach U.S. Fellowshiporganization1Fund for Investigative Journalismorganization1Kim Erndt-Pitcherperson1Frontiers in Cancer Control and Societytopic1House Bill 1596topic1Missouriplace1Iowaplace1North Dakotaplace1
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  • POLITICSJun 10 · 10:01 UTCDAILY YONDER
    Illinois Is “Not Quite Ready” to Pass Data Center Regulations Despite Public Pressure

    Illinois did not advance the POWER Act during its 2026 legislative session, which aims to regulate data centers' water usage, energy efficiency, and infrastructure costs. Governor JB Pritzker paused new data center tax incentives and directed lawmakers to revisit the issue during a November veto session, citing the need for a comprehensive framework. Supporters, including Prairie Rivers Network, expressed disappointment despite a poll showing 68% public support for the bill.

  • HEALTHMay 26 · 20:21 UTCINVESTIGATE MIDWEST
    In Illinois, cancer and pesticide rates typically rise together

    Three-fourths of Illinois counties have higher-than-average cancer rates and 25% more pesticide use than other state counties. Nationally, 60% of counties with the highest pesticide use also have elevated cancer rates, with similar patterns in Missouri, Iowa, and North Dakota. A 2024 study linked pesticides to cancer risks comparable to smoking, and Illinois lawmakers have proposed but failed to pass regulations on agrichemical use.