August 30, 2021

Statement: Illinois Environmental Council on latest version of energy bill

August 30, 2021

CHICAGO (August 30, 2021)–Following is a statement from Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, on the latest climate and energy bill released today: “We stand on the precipice of passing comprehensive climate and equitable jobs legislation in Illinois. This moment comes after a years-long campaign, and our even longer strategic effort to […]

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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Signs Bill to Replace Toxic Lead Service Lines

August 30, 2021

New law requires replacement of lead lines, prompts calls for federal funds from Congress CHICAGO (August 30, 2021) – Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act, making Illinois the third state in the nation to require full replacement of lead drinking water pipes, which can deliver toxic lead

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Getting the lead out? New state law requires water suppliers to submit plans to remove lead service lines

August 30, 2021

Not only does Illinois have one-eighth of the lead service lines in the country, but 300,000 to 500,000 of them are in Chicago, according to the Illinois Environmental Council. “Although this is a statewide problem, we know that this toxic infrastructure disproportionately affects Illinois’ people of color,” Robinson said. “Everyone deserves to have clean drinking

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Statement: Illinois Environmental Council on latest version of energy bill

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Signs Bill to Replace Toxic Lead Service Lines

Getting the lead out? New state law requires water suppliers to submit plans to remove lead service lines

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