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Since 1975, IEC has been at the forefront of environmental policy development and advocacy in Illinois. Today, IEC leads a powerful environmental movement dedicated to advancing equitable public policies that ensure a healthy environment across Illinois.
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Help us ensure that Illinois charges forward in pursuit of strong climate and clean energy policies that are equitable, affordable, and reliable.
Protect Illinois Wetlands
Illinois has already lost 90% of its original wetlands. Protection and restoration of these areas is critical for the future of our state’s animals, plants, and communities.
Phase Out Single-Use Plastics
Every year 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes. We can’t recycle our way out of our plastics problem. It’s time to kick single-use plastics.
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Policy Manager
The Illinois Environmental Council Education Fund (IECEF) is looking for a Policy Manager to join our amazing team.
With Gov. Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois Moves to Phase Out Toxic Forever Chemicals
SLegislature successfully tackles several common “PFAS”-polluted household products Springfield, IL – Governor JB Pritzker, on Friday, August 15, signed legislation that the state’s clean water
Trump Admin Yet Again Rolls Out Red Carpet for Polluters, Environmentalists Respond
Chicago’s south and west sides continue to shoulder the burden of cumulative pollution CHICAGO — On Wednesday, President Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development
How does ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ impact energy sector?
The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes significant changes to the way we create and pay for energy. The legislation rolls back investment in
Illinois bet on solar to meet its climate goals. Trump has the industry in his crosshairs.
Illinois Environmental Council senior policy manager Cate Caldwell said the state has “long led” on environmental issues and that lawmakers should act in their shortened