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Illinois is making ‘rewilding’ an official conservation strategy
A new law in Illinois formalizes efforts to reintroduce native keystone species like bison and beavers in the state, which advocates say will help other
With Gov. Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois Moves to Phase Out Toxic Forever Chemicals
SLegislature successfully tackles several common “PFAS”-polluted household products Springfield, IL – Governor JB Pritzker, on Friday, August 15, signed legislation that the state’s clean water
Clean water advocates say new law will protect drinking water from PFAS contamination
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed legislation that clean water advocates say will reduce toxic water pollution. The PFAS Reduction Act will phase out the use of manufactured per- and
Trump Admin Yet Again Rolls Out Red Carpet for Polluters, Environmentalists Respond
Chicago’s south and west sides continue to shoulder the burden of cumulative pollution CHICAGO — On Wednesday, President Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development
Renewable and clean energy sector faces uncertainty amid federal tax incentive cuts
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Illinois’ Governor Has Led on Climate Policy. Here’s How Experts Assess His Work So Far
Jennifer Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, which represents 100 environmental groups, considers Pritzker surprisingly forward-thinking on climate. “I’ve been doing this for
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Illinois is making ‘rewilding’ an official conservation strategy
A new law in Illinois formalizes efforts to reintroduce native keystone species like bison and beavers in the state, which advocates say will help other
With Gov. Pritzker’s Signature, Illinois Moves to Phase Out Toxic Forever Chemicals
SLegislature successfully tackles several common “PFAS”-polluted household products Springfield, IL – Governor JB Pritzker, on Friday, August 15, signed legislation that the state’s clean water
Clean water advocates say new law will protect drinking water from PFAS contamination
Gov. JB Pritzker has signed legislation that clean water advocates say will reduce toxic water pollution. The PFAS Reduction Act will phase out the use of manufactured per- and
Trump Admin Yet Again Rolls Out Red Carpet for Polluters, Environmentalists Respond
Chicago’s south and west sides continue to shoulder the burden of cumulative pollution CHICAGO — On Wednesday, President Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development
Renewable and clean energy sector faces uncertainty amid federal tax incentive cuts
The Illinois Environmental Council [IEC] is a nonprofit organization working to make sure environmental and climate communities are heard in public policy and legislative affairs.
Illinois’ Governor Has Led on Climate Policy. Here’s How Experts Assess His Work So Far
Jennifer Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council, which represents 100 environmental groups, considers Pritzker surprisingly forward-thinking on climate. “I’ve been doing this for