FY20 Budget and the Environment
Governor Pritzker recently introduced his FY20 Budget Proposal in an address to the General Assembly. IEC is pleased that this budget reflects many of our community’s priorities,
February 21, 2019
REPORTS & ANALYSIS
IEC regularly produces reports designed to help our affiliates, individual supporters and decision makers better understand the issues facing our environment in Illinois.
Reports and Analysis
Chicago Environmental Mayor Report
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
February 19, 2019
Reports and Analysis
Powering Illinois’ Future
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,
February 8, 2019
Reports and Analysis
IEC Releases the 2018 Environmental Executive Report
Report includes backgrounds on key environmental issue areas and specific recommendations for how the Governor can protect the environment in their role. Click here
October 4, 2018
Natural Resources and Conservation in the Illinois Budget
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
June 13, 2018
Reports and Analysis
How will the Safe Roads Constitutional Amendment affect conservation?
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
October 31, 2016
Reports and Analysis
Stop Gap Budget and the Environment
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,
July 1, 2016
Reports and Analysis
Budget Impasse Devastating Environment and Conservation Programs
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
January 1, 2016
Reports and Analysis
Environmental Impacts of Budget Address
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
February 20, 2015
Reports and Analysis
5 ways the GA is threatening the environment.
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.
May 26, 2014
Reports and Analysis
2012: Year of the Illinois State Parks
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
January 12, 2012
Reports and Analysis
Political Landscape Looks Greener in 2009
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.
March 5, 2009
Reports and Analysis
2009 Illinois Environmental Briefing Book
Priorities for a Healthful Illinois: 2009 Illinois Environmental Briefing Book offers specific policies and legislative action for top environmental priorities:
March 4, 2009
Reports and Analysis
Governor’s Budget Proposal
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
February 18, 2005