Louisville Gas and Electric says it’s received the major state and federal permits necessary to build a nearly 12-mile-long natural gas pipeline through conservation lands in Bullitt County. WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer spoke with Yasmine Jumaa about the legal challenges that remai

U.S. Army Corps Grants LG&E Permit For Gas Pipeline Through Bernheim Forest

The Arts Section 09/12/21

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to the director and stars of the new film, EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE.

The Arts Section: Everybody's Talking About New Musical Film

WDCB's Gary Zidek sits down with FACETS executive director Karen Cardarelli about the organization's past, present and future.

The Arts Section: FACETS Ready to Welcome Audiences Back

The Arts Section 09/19/21

Jefferson County Sheriff Seizes Millions in Cash — Often From UPS Packages

Louisville Water Company knows of nearly 1,000 homes built before 1950 that still have lead service lines. As WFPL’s Ryan Van Velzer learned, they’re reaching out to homeowners and offering to pay up to $1,500 to cover the costs of replacing the lead pipes.

Louisville Water Program Helps Homeowners Rid Of Lead Pipes

WDCB's Gary Zidek catches up with filmmaker Oren Jacoby to talk about his new documentary, ON BROADWAY.

The Arts Section: New Documentary Looks Back at Resiliency of Broadway

WDCB's Gary Zidek visits the recently opened Neon and Light Museum in Chicago.

The Arts Section: New Pop-Up Illuminates Neon Art

WDCB's Gary Zidek talks to Geodesic Designs founder Keith Skogstrom.

The Arts Section: Chicago-based Woodworker Finds Niche

Wednesday, members of the Illinois House voted to override Governor Pat Quinn's veto of legislation that would weaken the state’s Freedom of Information Act.  The proposal will now head to the Senate, where a three-fifths majority is required to override Quinn’s veto.  According to the bill's sponsor, state Representative Barbara Currie, the legislation would give municipalities a way to address FOIA requests that are considered to be "harassing”.  But the Citizen Advocacy Center is urging state Senators to vote “no” on the override. The Center’s executive director Maryam Judar tells WDCB News Reporter Gary Zidek Illinois’ FOIA requirements should stay the way they are.

Citizen Advocacy Center Opposes FOIA Changes

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