“In 1998, an anti-environment majority restricted Illinois’ ability to tackle air pollution, including carbon emissions. Twenty-one years later, a majority of the Illinois House and now Illinois Senate supports action on climate change and reducing Illinois’ carbon emissions,” comments Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.
Pritzker EPA vows to step in as Trump calls for massive cuts to environmental protection
January 5, 2025
As the new top environment cop in Illinois, James Jennings knew coming in his job would be challenging no matter who won the presidential election.