IEC is pleased to release our 2019 Chicago Environmental Mayor Report, which includes policy recommendations for improving the City’s environment and livability. The document represents
Governor Pritzker recently released reports from each of his administration’s 11 transition committees. Included in those reports is that of the Powering Illinois’ Future Committee,
Report includes backgrounds on key environmental issue areas and specific recommendations for how the Governor can protect the environment in their role. Click here
Breaking a long trend of cuts and unspent appropriations, natural resources finally received improved funding in the FY19 Illinois budget and capital budget. One especially
The proposed constitutional amendment could have unintended consequences for conservation in Illinois. You can read the Safe Roads Constitutional Amendment in its entirety here. This
The Illinois House and Senate passed and the Governor signed a six month stop gap budget which ends December 31, 2016. While this is progress,
Well into the FY16 fiscal year, the state of Illinois still does not have a budget and the impasse is having a severe negative impact
Governor Rauner introduced his proposed FY16 budget on Wednesday during his budget address. This budget is $4.2 billion or 12% lower than FY15 and many
The environment is under assault by the General Assembly this week. There are a seemingly unprecedented number of anti-environment measures up for consideration this week.
We are just a couple of weeks into the year and 2012 is shaping up to be an interesting year for state parks. Unfortunately, this
Though it’s still early, 2009 is shaping up to be the year in which environmental and economic realities finally intersect in meaningful way on the national and state political stage.
Priorities for a Healthful Illinois: 2009 Illinois Environmental Briefing Book offers specific policies and legislative action for top environmental priorities:
Governor Blagojevich presented his FY2006 budget proposal on Wednesday. His proposal recognizes the difficulties at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), and while not
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