Watch IEC Federal Policy Director, Brian Gill, on Chicago Tonight
“Could Indiana’s business loss be Illinois’ gain? Plus, the outgoing local head of the FBI, a local congressman just back from a controversial visit to
August 8, 2022
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Enact historic bill to fight climate change to benefit America — and Illinois
Last year, Illinois enacted the Climate & Equitable Jobs Act, which set the goal of 100% carbon-free power by 2045 and 100% clean energy by
August 4, 2022
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
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