Conservation Advocacy in Illinois
We’re midway through the legislative session. Our team has been hard at work this week rounding up roll call votes for many of the bills we’ve been tracking.
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Illinois’ Gardens Fight Climate Change
The Homeowner’s Native Landscaping Act, passed into law in 2024, is a win for Illinois’ biodiversity and climate.
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Powering Progress: Richland Community College Now Training Up Illinois’ Clean Energy Workforce
CEJA Workforce Hub Celebrates 100% Enrollment Across Training Programs DECATUR, IL—Today, Richland Community College (RCC) and the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) hosted “Powering Progress: Richland Community College’s Clean Energy Careers in Action” at its Decatur campus. The event highlighted RCC’s Clean Energy Careers program, which provides training and certification for entry-level positions in solar, HVAC,
Restoring Voting Power to People in Prison
Expanding democracy in Illinois is not only good for people, but our environment as well. We have seen that when marginalized communities are empowered, environmental protections become more possible.
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Tackling Plastic Pollution in Illinois
Our legislative team at IEC has been working hard to ensure our bill sponsors have the tools and public support to advance our agenda this session.
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Public Transit is Essential. Now It Must Be Protected.
I moved to Chicago with a dream to make it in the big city. Today, that dream includes protecting essential transit services for all Illinoisans.
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Northeastern Illinois Conservation Sees Critical Win
In a battle of expectedly “red” versus “blue” politics, conservation funding in northeastern Illinois emerged a winner in the 2024 election.
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Analysis: Governor’s FY2026 Budget Address
Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled his 2026 budget proposal. Check it out to see how and which environmental priorities will be funded next year.
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Building Power to Confront Illinois’ Factory Farms
Chad Wallace tells the tale of how he met the farmer who inspired our investigation into Illinois’ factory farms.
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Angie Mizeur
Angie Mizeur joined the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) in the summer of 2024 as the Director of Finance and Operations. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the organization’s day-to-day operations and providing strategic financial guidance to help drive IEC’s growth and sustainability. With nearly a decade of experience in nonprofit finance, Angie has
6 Civics Tips for Illinois Environmentalists
Illinoisans are enthusiastic about gaining the skills to effectively help us build power for people and the environment.
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Hannah Dembosky
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
Progress Here at Home
A Letter from IEC Executive Director Jen Walling
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IEC 2025 Chicago Budget Analysis
IEC City Programs Director, Iyana Simba, provides an in-depth analysis of Mayor Brandon Johnson’s proposed Chicago FY2025 budget.
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Empowering Environmental Champions: 2024 Legislative Tours
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.
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Why I’m Not Looking Back After Purchasing an Electric Vehicle
When her old vehicle started experience issues, Jen decided she needed a change. She went fully electric.
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Community Conservation at Okàn Savanna
The Okàn Savanna project in Pembroke Township stands out as a beacon of community-led conservation that honors the past and future.
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The Environment is On Your Ballot
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.
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To Protect Critical Open Space, Voters in Four Northern Illinois Counties Should Vote Yes.
Voters in DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry Counties should Vote Yes on Nov. 5 to protect clean water, native habitats and healthy communities.
5 Things I’m Excited for in IEC’s Silent Auction
IEC’s Danny Collins shares some of the exciting items generously donated for the 22nd annual Environmental Leadership Dinner silent auction.
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