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Protected: Illinois’ Role in Great Lakes Protection
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2025 Legislative Report
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Shine On: Illinois Hopes to Continue Solar Boom Despite Federal Headwinds
Renewable energy advocates point to a 2021 law and state dollars as reasons for optimism in a challenging time. Illinois Shines, the state’s incentive program
Illinois legislators skip on several environmental bills
Some big environmental bills — dealing with transit, clean energy, plastics and more — fizzled last week in Springfield. Advocates say they’re ready to pick up
Transit Teetering Over the Fiscal Cliff After Lawmakers Adjourn Without Fixing and Funding Transit
ILLINOIS — On Sunday, the Illinois General Assembly adjourned without addressing Northeast Illinois transit agencies’ $770 million budget deficit, leaving the millions of transit riders who
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: Event Consultant – 50th Anniversary Gala
The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) is looking for a Communications Intern to join our amazing team.
Protected: Illinois’ Role in Great Lakes Protection
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
2025 Legislative Report
IEC’s state legislative team has published our 2024 Legislative Report detailing environmental wins and setbacks during this year’s legislative session.
Shine On: Illinois Hopes to Continue Solar Boom Despite Federal Headwinds
Renewable energy advocates point to a 2021 law and state dollars as reasons for optimism in a challenging time. Illinois Shines, the state’s incentive program
Illinois legislators skip on several environmental bills
Some big environmental bills — dealing with transit, clean energy, plastics and more — fizzled last week in Springfield. Advocates say they’re ready to pick up
Transit Teetering Over the Fiscal Cliff After Lawmakers Adjourn Without Fixing and Funding Transit
ILLINOIS — On Sunday, the Illinois General Assembly adjourned without addressing Northeast Illinois transit agencies’ $770 million budget deficit, leaving the millions of transit riders who