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Illinois EPA announces expansion and modernization of Vehicle Emissions Testing Network

Chicago Testing Station to Resume Operations, Self-Serve Kiosks and Mobile Testing Units Available SPRINGFIELD –Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced updates to the Illinois Vehicle Emissions Testing Program, which include the reopening of the Forest Preserve Drive location in Chicago beginning Monday, March 17. Other updates that will be […]

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