Illinois Has A New Law To Remove Lead Pipes. So Now What Happens?
“With 400,000 lead service lines lurking beneath Chicago homes, the city faces the worst documented lead line problem in the nation. But a new law
June 24, 2021
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Illinois could close all coal plants by 2035 under proposal up for vote this week
Lawmakers could provide $700 million over five years for Exelon nuclear plants in Byron, Morris, and Braidwood. The Illinois Environmental Council says the plan can
June 14, 2021
Chicago’s surveillance network, IL environment policy, drawing the new ward map
“Mike Stephen talks to freelance reporter Michael Murney about his piece that covers the Chicago Police Department’s Private Sector Camera Initiative, gets an update on
June 12, 2021
Illinois lawmakers headed back to Springfield for renewable energy bill
“‘Energy legislation is incredibly complicated,’ said Deputy Director of the Illinois Environmental Council Colleen Smith. ‘Unfortunately, I think we just ran out of time.’ With
June 10, 2021
Clean Energy Bill Stalls, But Supporters Still Optimistic for Passage
“Jennifer Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, Mark Denzler, president and CEO of the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association, Jack Darin, director of the Sierra
June 3, 2021
Eliot Clay, Guest Columnist: Conservation programs combat effects of climate change
“The cover crop pilot program is widely popular and has been an overwhelming success, but it needs to be extended and expanded. This year, the
May 28, 2021