Illinois farmers one step closer to industrial hemp

May 8, 2017

Illinois Stewardship Alliance and Illinois Farmers Union initiated this bill, and have collaborated with the Illinois Environmental Council and Illinois Farm Bureau in a coalition of farm and environmental interests to bring hemp back to Illinois.

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IL CAFOs on rise as industry remains underregulated

February 25, 2025

Illinois is known for having some of the weakest environmental laws for concentrated animal feeding operations, with a lack of oversight and public transparency for the

City Club of Chicago: Navigating Change: The Local Impact of President Trump’s Early Days in Office

February 13, 2025

Join us for a panel discussion that will explore the impact of President Trump’s executive orders on key areas including LGBTQ+ rights, immigration, and environmental

What’s next for electric vehicles as Pritzker, Trump move in opposite directions on EV policy?

February 12, 2025

Illinois is offering buyers an incentive of $4,000 per vehicle. But at the federal level, the Trump administration is not a fan of EVs. GUESTS: Karen

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Illinois farmers one step closer to industrial hemp

IEC In the Media

IL CAFOs on rise as industry remains underregulated

City Club of Chicago: Navigating Change: The Local Impact of President Trump’s Early Days in Office

What’s next for electric vehicles as Pritzker, Trump move in opposite directions on EV policy?

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