Reports and Analysis
2023 LCV National Environmental Scorecard
See how the members of Congress voted on top federal environmental issues — from our national partners at LCV.
February 28, 2024
Reports & Analysis
IEC regularly produces reports designed to help our affiliates, individual supporters and decision makers better understand the issues facing our environment in Illinois.
Reports and Analysis
Analysis: Governor’s FY2025 Budget Address
Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled his 2025 budget proposal. Check it out to see how and which environmental priorities will be funded next year.
February 21, 2024
Reports and Analysis
IEC Five-Year Strategic Plan
IEC is unveiling our new Five-Year Strategic Plan. After a robust internal planning period, with distinct attention to equity, diversity & inclusion, we’re proud to launch our update mission, vision and strategic plan.
December 20, 2023
Reports and Analysis
A Closer Look: Mayor Johnson’s FY2024 Chicago City Budget
IEC’s City Programs Director, Iyana Simba, provides an in depth analysis of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed budget for 2024, including the re-establishment of Chicago’s Department of Environment.
October 25, 2023
Annual Report
2022 Annual Report
Read the 2022 IEC and IECEF Annual Report to learn more about the state of our organizations and the progress we made in 2022.
August 18, 2023
Reports and Analysis
2023 Chicago Transition Report Analysis
IEC’s City Programs Director, Iyana Simba, provides an in depth analysis of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Transition Report, with attention to Environmental Justice goals for the city.
August 1, 2023
Reports and Analysis
2023 Legislative Report
IEC’s state policy team has published our 2023 Legislative Report detailing environmental wins and setbacks during this year’s legislative session.
July 24, 2023
Reports and Analysis
2022 LCV National Environmental Scorecard
See how the members of Congress voted on top federal environmental issues — from our national partners at LCV.
February 28, 2023
Reports and Analysis
Analysis: Governor’s FY2024 Budget Address
Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled his 2024 budget proposal. Check it out to see how and which environmental priorities will be funded next year.
February 16, 2023
Reports and Analysis
2023 Chicago City Council Scorecard
Below you will find IEC’s 2023 Environmental Scorecard for the Chicago City Council, calculating each City Council alderperson’s average environmental score. Scores are based on
February 2, 2023
Reports and Analysis
2023 Chicago Environmental Mayor Report
From clean energy to transportation to urban conservation, IEC’s Mayoral Report lays out both small & lofty objectives that the mayor ought to tackle to make Chicago a sustainable city.
January 31, 2023
Reports and Analysis
IEC Policy Platform
We convened town halls open to the public, all of our 100+ affiliate organizations, our individual members and our staff to deliberate and develop the policy solutions endorsed by our Illinois environmental movement.
January 24, 2023
Reports and Analysis
What’s in Chicago’s proposed 2023 Budget?
Mayor Lori Lightfoot proposed her $16.7 billion FY2023 budget with a heavy focus on pensions, public safety, and reducing the city’s debt. Additionally, the Mayor announced the Office of Climate and Environmental Equity which will be funded at $640,056 for six positions.
October 14, 2022
Annual Report
2021 Annual Report
Read the 2021 IEC and IECEF Annual Report to learn more about the state of our organizations and the progress we made in 2021.
August 12, 2022
Reports and Analysis
A Closer Look at Chicago’s Climate Action Plan
On the heels of the release of Chicago’s Climate Action Plan, IEC will break down what’s in the plan, what’s not and what more needs to be done.
June 20, 2022
Reports and Analysis
2022 Legislative Report
The Illinois Environmental Council releases a report on the 2022 legislative session, highlighting some wins as well as the fights we’ll continue to work on
May 25, 2022
Reports and Analysis
2021 LCV National Environmental Scorecard
The Illinois Environmental Council is the state affiliate of the League of Conservation Voters. Each year, LCV releases their National Environmental Scorecard. The Scorecard is the primary
March 2, 2022
Reports and Analysis
Analysis: Governor’s FY2023 Budget Address
Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled his 2023 budget proposal. Check it out to see how and which environmental priorities will be funded next year.
February 3, 2022
Reports and Analysis
The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act: What it Means for You, Illinois and Our Planet
Learn what our 100% clean energy future will look like with the implementation of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act!
September 24, 2021
Reports and Analysis
Analysis: Mayor’s 2022 Budget Address
Mayor Lightfoot unveiled her 2022 budget proposal. Check it out to see how and which environmental priorities will be funded next year.
September 22, 2021
Reports and Analysis
2021 IEC Legislative Report
IEC is pleased to release our 2021 Legislative Report. We are proud to report that we advanced a broad and ambitious agenda, defeated potentially damaging legislation
July 28, 2021
Reports and Analysis
FAQs: Managed Native Gardens Registry
Learn more about Chicago’s proposed Managed Native Gardens Registry Ordinance with this FAQ document!
March 3, 2021
Reports and Analysis
2020 LCV National Environmental Scorecard
The Illinois Environmental Council is the state affiliate of the League of Conservation Voters. Each year, LCV releases their National Environmental Scorecard. The Scorecard is the primary
February 18, 2021
Reports and Analysis
Analysis: Governor’s 2022 Budget Address
Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled his 2022 budget proposal. Check it out to see how and which environmental priorities will be funded next year.
February 17, 2021
Reports and Analysis
Gov. Pritzker’s Mid-term
IEC’s environmental analysis of Gov. JB Pritzker’s administration midway through his first term.
February 16, 2021
Reports and Analysis
Top Picks in the Biden Admin: What Enviros Need to Know
Get the nuts and bolts of who and what environmentalists need to know about the new Biden-Harris administration appointees.
January 21, 2021
Reports and Analysis
2020 Post-election Environmental Analysis
The 2020 election was absolutely critical for gaining ground on a couple key environmental priorities: combating climate change, reducing pollution and protecting vulnerable habitats. It
November 20, 2020
Reports and Analysis
LCV 2019 National Environmental Scorecard
The Illinois Environmental Council is the state affiliate of the League of Conservation Voters. Each year, LCV releases their National Environmental Scorecard. The Scorecard is the primary
March 12, 2020
Reports and Analysis
Analysis: Governor’s 2021 Budget Address
Initial analysis of the governor’s 2021 budget proposal and it’s impact on environmental priorities.
February 19, 2020
Reports and Analysis
Governor Pritzker’s First Year
Highlighting the environmental successes and some notable missed opportunities during Governor Pritzker’s First Year
January 15, 2020
FY2020 Budget, Capital Plan and the Environment
The General Assembly has passed a Fiscal Year 2020 budget, as well as a $40 billion capital budget. As always, we’re here to break it
June 5, 2019
Reports and Analysis
2019 IEC Legislative Report
IEC is pleased to release our 2019 Legislative Report. We are proud to report that we advanced a broad and ambitious agenda, defeated potentially damaging legislation
June 2, 2019
Reports and Analysis
Governor Pritzker’s First 100 Days
The Governor of Illinois has significant influence over environmental programs and policy, as well as if, and how, the state leads on these issues. This
April 24, 2019
FY20 Budget and the Environment
Governor Pritzker recently introduced his FY20 Budget Proposal in an address to the General Assembly. IEC is pleased that this budget reflects many of our community’s priorities,
February 21, 2019
Reports and Analysis
Chicago Environmental Mayor Report
IEC is pleased to release our 2019 Chicago Environmental Mayor Report, which includes policy recommendations for improving the City’s environment and livability. The document represents
February 19, 2019
Reports and Analysis
Powering Illinois’ Future
Governor Pritzker recently released reports from each of his administration’s 11 transition committees. Included in those reports is that of the Powering Illinois’ Future Committee,
February 8, 2019
Reports and Analysis
IEC Releases the 2018 Environmental Executive Report
Report includes backgrounds on key environmental issue areas and specific recommendations for how the Governor can protect the environment in their role. Click here
October 4, 2018
Natural Resources and Conservation in the Illinois Budget
Breaking a long trend of cuts and unspent appropriations, natural resources finally received improved funding in the FY19 Illinois budget and capital budget. One especially
June 13, 2018
Reports and Analysis
How will the Safe Roads Constitutional Amendment affect conservation?
The proposed constitutional amendment could have unintended consequences for conservation in Illinois. You can read the Safe Roads Constitutional Amendment in its entirety here. This
October 31, 2016
Reports and Analysis
Stop Gap Budget and the Environment
The Illinois House and Senate passed and the Governor signed a six month stop gap budget which ends December 31, 2016. While this is progress,
July 1, 2016
Reports and Analysis
Budget Impasse Devastating Environment and Conservation Programs
Well into the FY16 fiscal year, the state of Illinois still does not have a budget and the impasse is having a severe negative impact
January 1, 2016
Reports and Analysis
Environmental Impacts of Budget Address
Governor Rauner introduced his proposed FY16 budget on Wednesday during his budget address. This budget is $4.2 billion or 12% lower than FY15 and many
February 20, 2015
Reports and Analysis
5 ways the GA is threatening the environment.
The environment is under assault by the General Assembly this week. There are a seemingly unprecedented number of anti-environment measures up for consideration this week.
May 26, 2014
Reports and Analysis
2012: Year of the Illinois State Parks
We are just a couple of weeks into the year and 2012 is shaping up to be an interesting year for state parks. Unfortunately, this
January 12, 2012
Reports and Analysis
Political Landscape Looks Greener in 2009
Though it’s still early, 2009 is shaping up to be the year in which environmental and economic realities finally intersect in meaningful way on the national and state political stage.
March 5, 2009
Reports and Analysis
2009 Illinois Environmental Briefing Book
Priorities for a Healthful Illinois: 2009 Illinois Environmental Briefing Book offers specific policies and legislative action for top environmental priorities:
March 4, 2009
Reports and Analysis
Governor’s Budget Proposal
Governor Blagojevich presented his FY2006 budget proposal on Wednesday. His proposal recognizes the difficulties at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), and while not
February 18, 2005