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Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Advocacy, Authors, Better Government Association, Chicago, Guest Article, Illinois, Latest News, News, Politics, Policy, Environmental Justice, Protect, Region, Who We Are and What We Do

Student Protesters Demand Lightfoot Live Up To Campaign Promises on Environmental Protection

by Better Government Association March 12, 2020November 9, 2025
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PFAS News Roundup: Ohio starts testing, Minnesota cleanup could cost $1.2 billion, DuPont might dodge liabilities

by Ric Mixter March 12, 2020
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Detroit set to restore water service amid coronavirus fears

by The Associated Press March 11, 2020
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Recognition: Great Lakes Now earns three wins from Michigan Association of Broadcasters

by GLN Editor March 10, 2020
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Michigan Water Shutoffs: A test of governor’s commitment to social, environmental justice

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 9, 2020November 9, 2025
Posted inAP, Article, Detroit, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts

Water authority transfers funding for bill assistance

by The Associated Press March 9, 2020
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Enbridge hires companies to design, build Great Lakes tunnel

by The Associated Press March 6, 2020November 9, 2025
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Struck Down: Federal court rules Lake Erie Bill of Rights unconstitutional

by James Proffitt, Great Lakes Now March 6, 2020November 9, 2025
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Michigan Supreme Court hears case over Flint water liability

by The Associated Press March 5, 2020
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Piping Plovers: Film fest spotlights endangered bird’s return to Chicago’s Lake Michigan shore

by Gary Wilson, Great Lakes Now March 5, 2020November 9, 2025

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