IEC News
Position Announcement: Development Manager
7/31/18
Position Description The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) and Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) seek a self-motivated individual for the role of Development Manager. This position may be located in Chicago or Springfield, IL. The position is full-time and may include evening more...Monarch License Plate Decal
6/27/18
Sadly, monarch butterfly populations have been rapidly declining in North America since 1997. In fact, the Midwestern United States have seen an 88 percent decline in the number of monarchs, and a 64 percent decrease in the amount of available more...IEC Goes to Washington
6/13/18
Last week, the IEC staff went to Washington, D.C. for a Congressional lobby day with the League of Conservation Voters (LCV). This trip marked a positive beginning to our exciting new partnership with LCV, and an opportunity for IEC to more...Natural Resources and Conservation in the Illinois Budget
6/13/18
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 heartening development will see the operating budget for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources increase more...2018 Session in Review
6/4/18
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned on May 31st after passing a budget, which was signed by Governor Rauner the morning of June 4th. Read our budget update to learn more about the benefits to environmental programs of the fiscal year more...
