April 30, 2018

UI biology students to cap off course by briefing Urbana officials on bills

By Adalberto Toledo“The [University of Illinois] students have been working closely with the Illinois Environmental Council, which last week held an Environmental Lobby Day at the Capitol for 10 of their priority bills as legislators in Springfield finished off this session.” Read the entire piece at The News-Gazette

UI biology students to cap off course by briefing Urbana officials on bills Read More »

Rauner, lawmakers in showdown over how — and how fast — to spend VW settlement

By Brett Chase | Better Government AssociationA number of health, environmental and clean energy groups have asked the state EPA to put the brakes on its high-speed spending plan and make the process more transparent to taxpayers. “Clearly, they’re in a hurry to spend the money,” said Al Grosboll, legislative director for the Chicago-based Environmental

Rauner, lawmakers in showdown over how — and how fast — to spend VW settlement Read More »