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2025 Food Systems Townhall
Is Illinois on the right track? Help shape IEC’s Food Systems policy priorities as we head into 2026.
2025 Clean Water Townhall
Is Illinois on the right track? Help shape IEC’s Clean Water policy priorities as we head into 2026.
2025 Clean Energy Townhall
Is Illinois on the right track? Help shape IEC’s Clean Energy policy priorities as we head into 2026.
Keep Your Eyes Open for Invasive Species This Halloween
Ghosts, Ghouls…..and Invasive Species? Learn about some of the spookiest invasive species in Illinois.
Renewable Energy Act Before Illinois Legislature Would Decrease Stress on Ratepayers, Advocates Say
Groups are pushing the state General Assembly to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, as increased strain on the grid has led to
A Guide to Water Policy Terminology
From safe drinking water in Chicago to clean rivers downstate, Illinois water policy shapes our daily lives. Understanding the language behind it helps every community advocate for a healthier future.
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2025 Food Systems Townhall
Is Illinois on the right track? Help shape IEC’s Food Systems policy priorities as we head into 2026.
2025 Clean Water Townhall
Is Illinois on the right track? Help shape IEC’s Clean Water policy priorities as we head into 2026.
2025 Clean Energy Townhall
Is Illinois on the right track? Help shape IEC’s Clean Energy policy priorities as we head into 2026.
Keep Your Eyes Open for Invasive Species This Halloween
Ghosts, Ghouls…..and Invasive Species? Learn about some of the spookiest invasive species in Illinois.
Renewable Energy Act Before Illinois Legislature Would Decrease Stress on Ratepayers, Advocates Say
Groups are pushing the state General Assembly to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act, as increased strain on the grid has led to
A Guide to Water Policy Terminology
From safe drinking water in Chicago to clean rivers downstate, Illinois water policy shapes our daily lives. Understanding the language behind it helps every community advocate for a healthier future.