Rescue our beloved and endangered monarch butterflies
“The loss of food sources, the loss of habitat and pesticides are a triple threat for monarchs,” Jennifer Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental
July 27, 2022
In the Media
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Chicago Releases First City Plan in More Than 50 Years
Iyana Simba, city programs director with the Illinois Environmental Council was the co-chair of environment, climate and energy for We Will Chicago. She said the plan recognizes
July 19, 2022
Why state parks will stop offering plastic flatware and cups
Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, said that though the new law is just one step forward, it’s an important one. “It’s
July 14, 2022
Reaction to SCOTUS EPA Decision
One of the 18 decisions released by the US Supreme Court in June 2022: West Virginia vs. Environmental Protection Agency. The Supreme Court ruled in
July 13, 2022
Illinois leads on climate action
“While CEJA shoots for a 46% reduction in statewide emissions from 2005 levels by 2030, the RMI modeling estimates the state is on track to
July 11, 2022
EXPLAINER: Why Court’s EPA-Climate Change Ruling Matters
Jeffrey Trevino, an EPA lawyer and Steward of the AFGE Local 704 — that’s the union that represents local EPA Workers; Phillip Braun, a Clinical
July 5, 2022