Get a peek behind the scenes during some of our farm and conservation tour stops with Illinois legislators and decision makers.
From the Halls of Government to Some of Illinois’ Most Beautiful Places Read More »
Congress must pass once-in-a-generation investments in clean energy and infrastructure necessary to tackle the climate crisis.
Meeting the Moment on Federal Climate Action Read More »
These tongue-twister chemicals pose a danger to us, wildlife and our water resources.
PFAS: A Toxic Legacy Building in Illinois Read More »
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I58fnQPlI_g In the 21st installment of the IEC Lunch and Learn Series, IEC is joined by Alaina Harkness, Svetlana Taylor and George Brigandi from Current to discuss water quality and monitoring in Chicago. Find links and resources from the session below: Current website
H2NOW Chicago: Microbial Water Quality Monitoring Read More »
Lawmakers, environmental groups, and consumer advocates bring the fight for plastic-free water to the General Assembly SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, State Rep. Ann Williams, State Sen. Melinda Bush and the Illinois Environmental Council announced the introduction of a comprehensive package of legislation tackling the pervasive problem of plastic pollution from single-use plastics in Illinois waterways
Lawmakers, Advocates Introduce ‘Plastic-free Water for Illinois Platform’ Read More »
Illinois legislators and advocates introduce The Illinois Drug Take-back Act CHICAGO – Today, state lawmakers, environmental and public health groups, along with business, public safety and local government voices, called for a statewide pharmaceutical drug take-back program funded by pharmaceutical companies. The coalition called the amount of unused drugs in Illinois a public safety, public
Broad Coalition Calls for Statewide Drug Take-back Program Read More »
The Illinois General Assembly adjourned on May 31st after passing a budget, which was signed by Governor Rauner the morning of June 4th. Read our budget update to learn more about the benefits to environmental programs of the fiscal year 2019 budget. The General Assembly likely will not meet again until after the election for
2018 Session in Review Read More »
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