US EPA Removes McHenry County from Ozone Nonattainment List

Yesterday, the United State Environmental Protection Agency took McHenry County off its ozone nonattainment list. The US EPA didn’t put who counties on the list; just certain zip codes. As I remember the fight over state legislation requiring vehicle emission … Continue reading

American Lung Association Reports Quality of McHenry County Air

WMAQ-TV last night ran a story based on an American Lung Association report on air pollution. Chicago and Lake County received “F’s.” McHenry County got a “A” on particulate matter and a “C” on ozone. The air quality monitor in … Continue reading