The EPA set limits on ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. Illinois can look to nature to do more.

The Burnham Prairie wetland in south suburban Burnham. Provided In April, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued its first-ever guidance and restrictions on certain PFAS — also known as “forever chemicals” — in our drinking water. These toxic chemicals get …

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Fake snail shells created by Northwestern students will be used to lure in sea predators for research

The GastroPop, created by Northwestern students in collaboration with Shedd Aquarium, will help researchers measure predation on shellfish. The Gastropop is constructed of oyster shell powder. Courtesy of Shedd Aquarium/Heidi Zeigler For months, they tried to perfect the treats — …

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00s TV star recreates wedding so mother with Alzheimer’s who’s her ‘biggest supporter’ can attend

Christina Hendricks held two wedding ceremonies so her mother could be there (Picture: Instagram) In truly wholesome news, TV star Christina Hendricks recreated her wedding day so her Alzheimer’s-stricken mother could be there. The Mad Men star, 49, officially married …

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