Hannah Dembosky joined the Illinois Environmental Council in October 2024 as the Operations and Events Associate. She manages the operations of the Chicago office, with an emphasis on improving office sustainability. She also manages all of IEC’s public events programming, ensuring that Illinois enviros are informed and engaged. Her goal is to bring to life […]
A Letter from IEC Executive Director Jen Walling
Progress Here at Home Read More »
IEC City Programs Director, Iyana Simba, provides an in-depth analysis of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed Chicago FY2025 budget.
IEC 2025 Chicago Budget Analysis Read More »
To educate decision-makers on the importance of environmental stewardship, we connect them with experiences that demonstrate the real-world impacts of their votes in the General Assembly.
Empowering Environmental Champions: 2024 Legislative Tours Read More »
When her old vehicle started experience issues, Jen decided she needed a change. She went fully electric.
Why I’m Not Looking Back After Purchasing an Electric Vehicle Read More »
The Okàn Savanna project in Pembroke Township stands out as a beacon of community-led conservation that honors the past and future.
Community Conservation at Okàn Savanna Read More »
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2024 Zero Waste Town Hall Read More »
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2024 Conservation Town Hall Read More »
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2024 Clean Water Town Hall Read More »
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2024 Equitable Transportation Town Hall Read More »
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2024 Clean Energy Town Hall Read More »
Ahead of yet another critical election, IEC’s climate communications manager reflects on the importance of down-ballot races, and what it would mean to elect environmental champions from the local level to Congress.
The Environment is On Your Ballot Read More »
Voters in DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry Counties should Vote Yes on Nov. 5 to protect clean water, native habitats and healthy communities.
IEC’s Danny Collins shares some of the exciting items generously donated for the 22nd annual Environmental Leadership Dinner silent auction.
5 Things I’m Excited for in IEC’s Silent Auction Read More »
Illinois wetlands are vulnerable because unlike Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, Illinois lacks a comprehensive state wetlands program. Illinois has already lost 90% of the state’s wetlands since the 1800s.
Illinois Wetlands Protection Act Letter to Gov. Pritzker Read More »
Read the 2023 IEC and IECEF Annual Report to learn more about the state of our organizations and the progress we made in 2023.
2023 Annual Report Read More »
President Biden should designate the site of the 1908 Springfield Race Massacre in Illinois’ capital with a National Monument.
Facing Our Past to Change Our Future Read More »
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