Chicago to Give Away 25,000 Reusable ‘ChiBags’ for Start of Bag Tax

January 30, 2017

Representatives from the nonpartisan Illinois Environmental Council will help distribute the free bags this week. The organization started giving out the bags last week during a networking event.

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Chicago to Give Away 25,000 Reusable ‘ChiBags’ for Start of Bag Tax

IEC In the Media

Clean water advocates say new law will protect drinking water from PFAS contamination

Renewable and clean energy sector faces uncertainty amid federal tax incentive cuts

Illinois’ Governor Has Led on Climate Policy. Here’s How Experts Assess His Work So Far

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