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Illinois General Assembly Approves Bill That Will Eliminate Toxic Lead Service Lines

June 1, 2021

Bill requires replacement of lead lines, and establishes state grant and technical assistance program to support communities in this effort (SPRINGFIELD, IL) –Following a concurring House vote late last night in favor of the Lead Service Line Replacement and Notification Act (HB 3739), both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly have approved the bill, which […]

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Chicago Environmental Justice Network Puts Forward Proposal to Address Cumulative Pollution Impact on Environmental Justice Communities

May 26, 2021

Bill would protect environmental justice communities from further industrial pollution (SPRINGFIELD, IL) – The Chicago Environmental Justice Network and the Pritzker administration today reaffirmed their commitment to community-based environmental justice efforts. HB4093, introduced by Rep. Sonya Harper, creates an enhanced community engagement process when considering permits for new, large air pollution sources in environmental justice

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Green Profiling: When Open Spaces Aren’t Open for All

June 30, 2020

Our work expanding access to open spaces and public lands isn’t done until everyone can safely access these spaces free from discrimination and harassment.

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Illinois General Assembly Approves Bill That Will Eliminate Toxic Lead Service Lines

Chicago Environmental Justice Network Puts Forward Proposal to Address Cumulative Pollution Impact on Environmental Justice Communities

Green Profiling: When Open Spaces Aren’t Open for All

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