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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IL environmentalists hope federal grant lowers emissions

August 14, 2024

The fight against the effects of climate change in Illinois has more help. Under the Biden Administration’s pollution reduction plan, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Pritzker signs bill requiring climate change education in Illinois public schools

August 13, 2024

A new law will require students in Illinois public schools to learn about climate change starting with the 2026 school year. The law calls for instruction on

Monarch butterfly license plates finally available in Illinois

November 30, 2023

After seven years in the making, the state has unveiled the monarch butterfly decal license plate. Proceeds from the decals will benefit the Illinois Department

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

IEC In the Media

IL environmentalists hope federal grant lowers emissions

Pritzker signs bill requiring climate change education in Illinois public schools

Monarch butterfly license plates finally available in Illinois

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