In January, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed a new law requiring schools and day care facilities to test for lead contamination of potable water in their buildings.
The law was initiated by the Illinois Environmental Council and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, according to her office.
IL CAFOs on rise as industry remains underregulated
February 25, 2025
Illinois is known for having some of the weakest environmental laws for concentrated animal feeding operations, with a lack of oversight and public transparency for the