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500+ Illinoisans Mobilize in Support of Environmental Justice Legislation

February 18, 2022 February 18, 2022

Hundreds Rally for Passage of Industrial Permitting Reform, Protections for Power Plant Communities, Voting Rights and more SPRINGFIELD, IL – More than 500 Illinoisans mobilized today for an environmental justice-focused lobby day and rally. Participants urged their legislators to pass bills that address environmental injustices impacting historically marginalized communities across Illinois. The environmental justice movement …

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Statement: Illinois Environmental Council Applauds Southeast Side Community in General Iron Victory

February 18, 2022 February 22, 2022

Lightfoot Administration Upholds Commitment to Environmental Justice and Public Health Note: This content was circulated exclusively on social media and not distributed to the press. IEC suggests reporters reach out to community groups who have led the General Iron fight. Should you need contact information for those leaders, IEC’s communications director, Tucker Barry, can put …

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Statement: Illinois Environmental Council Applauds Southeast Side Community in General Iron Victory

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