I don't mean this as any offense Illinois, but I've never envisioned the state as a superhero. Perhaps I should as a report says the federal government is giving the state of Illinois $430 million dollars to save the world - more or less.
If I'm being truthful with myself, I'm probably not putting out enough effort to properly recycle items. However, in my defense, there are a number of items that you'd think a person in Illinois could recycle, but can't. The list includes some curious things.
As of this writing, it's early March of 2024 in Illinois. I want you to save this date because someday you will look back and say "he told us so" when Illinois bans a lawnmower forever. It's not a question of if, but when.
Rockford has already lost 8,000 Ash trees to the nasty little beetle called the Emerald Ash Borer, and this year could be the worse one yet for losses. That is why the city is offering replacements for fallen Ash trees to Rockford residents.