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Illinois’ First Offshore Wind Farm Proposed For Southeast Side, And Residents Want Jobs To Go To Locals
SOUTH CHICAGO — An offshore wind farm being proposed for the Southeast Side would be the first in the state — and possibly on the Great Lakes — but residents want to make sure it actually benefits the community before moving forward.
State Rep. Marcus Evans Jr. (D-33rd) and state Sen. Robert Peters (D-13th) touted the potential economic and environmental benefits of a Lake Michigan wind farm during a town hall Wednesday at the South Chicago branch library, 9055 S. Houston Ave.