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Hundreds gather in Springfield to push environmental bills on wetlands, plastics and data centers
More than 200 Illinois residents gathered in Springfield on Wednesday for Environmental Lobby Day, joining lawmakers and advocates in the Illinois Capitol rotunda to push for a trio of environmental bills aimed at curbing pollution and protecting natural resources.
Residents lobbied at the capitol for three major bills at Illinois Environmental Lobby Day
Hundreds of advocates and organizers headed to Springfield this week for Environmental Lobby Day in Illinois.
What does Trump’s EPA reversal of landmark climate change ruling mean for Illinois?
As Illinois officials remain strongly committed to closing coal-fired power plants, federal policies under the Trump administration are creating uncertainty, spurring legal action and a push by some to keep the plants open.
Our Chicago: How data centers could positively, negatively impact you
Jen Walling is the Chief Executive Officer of the Illinois Environmental Council.
She wrote in Crain’s that “Big Tech” is coming to Illinois and that the state isn’t ready.
“We don’t have the guardrails in place that are going to be necessary to protect our environment, to keep our rates low, to protect our communities and most importantly, protect our water,” Walling said.
Court orders oil company to finish cleaning up asphalt spilled in Chicago canal more than a year ago
“This injunction affirms what locals and experts already know: This spill is not over, and the job is not done,” said Illinois Environmental Council CEO Jen Walling.
Commentary: With Big Tech’s big footprint, Illinois needs guardrails for data centers now
The POWER Act proposes a commonsense solution: require data centers to pay 100% of the costs they impose on the grid. If a private corporation’s operations require expensive new infrastructure, Illinois ratepayers shouldn’t be stuck with the bill. Data centers must pay their fair share.
IEC Press Releases
Advocates Celebrate Step Forward for Wetlands Protection
Strong Support Turns Out for Today’s House Committee Vote
Illinois Moves Forward on Climate Action While the Federal Government Falls Behind
Illinois — Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act into law, continuing Illinois’ legacy as a leader on clean
Illinois Environmental Council Applauds Governor Pritzker for Investing in Public Transit
Illinois — Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act into law, investing $1.5 billion annually in public transit and ensuring
In Wake of New Federal Rollbacks of Clean Water Protections, IEC Calls on Governor Pritzker to Respond
Illinois — On Monday, the Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers announced the Polluted Water Rule, which further restricts which
Illinois Environmental Council Lauds Biggest 24 Hours in State Climate Action in State History
Springfield, IL — Today, following months of negotiations and mere hours after the passage of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, which accelerates Illinois’
Illinois Environmental Council Applauds Passage of Next-Generation Climate Policy
Springfield, IL — Today, after passage in the State House yesterday, the Illinois State Senate passed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (SB25), which