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Pritzker signs bill requiring climate change education in Illinois public schools
A new law will require students in Illinois public schools to learn about climate change starting with the 2026 school year. The law calls for instruction on
Illinois First Great Lakes State to Reduce Single-use Plastic Bottles in Hotels
Chicago, IL – On Friday, Governor Pritzker signed the Small Single-Use Plastic Bottle Act (SB2960) into law, which requires hotels with 50 or more rooms
Illinois Becomes Fifth State to Require Climate Change Education in Public Schools
Springfield, IL – On Friday, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation requiring Illinois public schools to educate students on climate change starting in 2026. The law,
Illinois Appellate Court Ruling Will Hinder Illinois’ Efforts to Deliver Affordable and Reliable Clean Energy
Illinois – The 5th District Appellate Court ruled today to overturn the Illinois Commerce Commission’s issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPNC) to the Grain
Lauren Sprowl
Lauren Sprowl joined the Illinois Environmental Council at the beginning of 2024 and is our HR & Operations Manager. She supports the well-being of all
Aly Mejia
Aly Mejia has been working at IEC since May of 2021 as the Office Administrator at the Springfield office. Her responsibilities are managing the day-to-day
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Pritzker signs bill requiring climate change education in Illinois public schools
A new law will require students in Illinois public schools to learn about climate change starting with the 2026 school year. The law calls for instruction on
Illinois First Great Lakes State to Reduce Single-use Plastic Bottles in Hotels
Chicago, IL – On Friday, Governor Pritzker signed the Small Single-Use Plastic Bottle Act (SB2960) into law, which requires hotels with 50 or more rooms
Illinois Becomes Fifth State to Require Climate Change Education in Public Schools
Springfield, IL – On Friday, Governor JB Pritzker signed legislation requiring Illinois public schools to educate students on climate change starting in 2026. The law,
Illinois Appellate Court Ruling Will Hinder Illinois’ Efforts to Deliver Affordable and Reliable Clean Energy
Illinois – The 5th District Appellate Court ruled today to overturn the Illinois Commerce Commission’s issuance of a Certificate of Public Convenience (CPNC) to the Grain
Lauren Sprowl
Lauren Sprowl joined the Illinois Environmental Council at the beginning of 2024 and is our HR & Operations Manager. She supports the well-being of all
Aly Mejia
Aly Mejia has been working at IEC since May of 2021 as the Office Administrator at the Springfield office. Her responsibilities are managing the day-to-day