As Newark Deals With Water Crisis, Another Look at Lead Levels in Chicago

August 20, 2019

A Q&A with three key players when it comes to Chicago’s water quality: Andrea Holthouse Putz, deputy commissioner of water supply for the Chicago Department of Water Management; Dr. Allison Arwady, chief medical officer and acting commissioner of the Chicago Department of Public Health; and Jen Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council.

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New Report Examines Law at Center of ComEd Bribery Scheme

December 1, 2020

It comes as clean energy advocates are also pressing for a massive energy package to prop up renewable energy. The Illinois Environmental Council’s Jennifer Walling

Op-ed: Investing in a safer world: international conservation programs and COVID-19

October 15, 2020

The Illinois Environmental Council works across our state to promote land protection and restoration, supporting local governments to combat the effects of environmental degradation and

Transportation Advocates Seek Guarantee Transit Won’t Shut Down In Event of Post-Election Unrest

October 14, 2020

“Black and Brown communities are disproportionately reliant on public transportation, specifically buses, and so are disproportionately harmed when service is abruptly changed or stopped without

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As Newark Deals With Water Crisis, Another Look at Lead Levels in Chicago

IEC In the Media

New Report Examines Law at Center of ComEd Bribery Scheme

Op-ed: Investing in a safer world: international conservation programs and COVID-19

Transportation Advocates Seek Guarantee Transit Won’t Shut Down In Event of Post-Election Unrest

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