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Central Notes: Buzelis, White, Mathurin, Feigin

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The Bulls may still be wallowing in mediocrity but second-year forward Matas Buzelis continues to show improvement. He’s averaging 21.3 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 blocks in three games this month. He scored 26 points in a loss to the Celtics on Monday, making 9-of-12 field goal attempts. ‘‘I think the biggest thing with him that I’ve been the most pleased with … [Read more...] about Central Notes: Buzelis, White, Mathurin, Feigin

Environmentalists push back against US EPA plan to extend coal plant closings

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is facing strong public opposition to its proposed plans to extend closure deadlines until October 2031 for 11 coal plants across the country — three of which are in Illinois and one in northwest Indiana. But many environmental experts, including Earthjustice senior attorney Mychal Ozaeta, say the proposal caters to the coal industry … [Read more...] about Environmentalists push back against US EPA plan to extend coal plant closings

Ride-sharing congestion fee expands to Chicago’s North Side, Hyde Park

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Ride-sharing passengers on Chicago’s North Side and in Hyde Park started paying more for Ubers and Lyfts on Tuesday. The ride-sharing tax increase, called for in the city’s 2026 budget, expands Chicago’s downtown congestion zone. The new, larger congestion zone is now generally bound by Foster Avenue, 31st Street, Western Avenue and the lakefront. A second, smaller congestion … [Read more...] about Ride-sharing congestion fee expands to Chicago’s North Side, Hyde Park