The Supreme Court last week restricted the EPA’s ability to protect America’s waterways and wetlands. Illinois can’t afford to sit back and do nothing to protect both in our state, the head of the Illinois Environmental Council writes. Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Legislature must act immediately to […]
Many people overlook our natural areas as a major highlight of things Illinois has to offer, but that’s a mistake: Illinois is beautiful.
Jen Walling’s List of Must-see Treasures in Southern Illinois Read More »
The LWCF has had an outstanding, though often unrecognized, impact on some of Illinois’ most significant places, from historically meaningful sites to a myriad of recreational spaces including national refuges and urban open spaces.
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During this session, IEC focused on demonstrating public support for the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) and addressing ethylene oxide pollution.
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Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Review of Environmental Leadership Dinner US Senate candidate Barack Obama’s environmental agenda
IEC Bulletin (Fall 2004) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Governor actions on legislation Attorney General Lisa Madigan to speak at the IEC annual dinner Momentum builds for Wetlands Protection Act General Assembly considers renewable energy legislation Illinois debates clean coal technologies and projects List of upcoming events
IEC Bulletin (Fall 2003) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Statehouse report Wetlands Protection Act passed the House Environmental Briefing Book highlights key agenda issues Introduction of Blagojevich Administration IECEF launches Water Task Force
IEC Bulletin (Summer 2003) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Legislation restores funding for open space acquisition Review of annual conference
IEC Bulletin (Winter 2002) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Review of candidates forum List of upcoming events
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Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Statehouse report Review of the budget Mercury thermometer bill passes House Pro-environment primary candidates in the lead Overview of the League of Conservation Voters scorecard Tollway increases proposed List of upcoming events
IEC Bulletin (Spring 2002) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Report on mercury Conservation Congress education agenda Little Vermilion River threatened Review of annual conference
IEC Bulletin (November 2000) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Power plant pollution update Governor Ryan announces restoration of wetlands Report on Bt corn pollen Report on Cougars in Illinois
IEC Bulletin (September 2000) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Report on electric restructuring legislation IEC receives power plant clean-up grant Preview of veto session Governor Edgar’s vetoes Report on Teaming With Wildlife (TWW) Illinois Cave Amphipod proposed for federal endangered species list End of session wrap-up
IEC Bulletin (August 1997) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Plans for “State of the Environment” report Review of veto session Groundwater action projects Review of annual conference Local success stories on waste reduction
IEC Bulletin (December 1991) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Report on Governor’s actions on bills Environmental community represented at wetland hearings Announcement for Citizen Leadership Team for groundwater List of upcoming events
IEC Bulletin (October 1991) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Review of session Session at a glance Incinerator ban extended Two groundwater committees get to work List of upcoming events
IEC Bulletin (August 1991) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. IEC progress report Statehouse report IECEF joins in regional groundwater protection project List of upcoming events
IEC Bulletin (April 1991) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Review of state budget cuts Landfill and wetlands failed in veto session and put off until spring Review of annual conference List of upcoming events
IEC Bulletin (January 1991) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Critical issues scheduled for veto session Governor signs and amends key bills List of upcoming events
IEC Bulletin (October 1990) Read More »
Find the full PDF online here or scroll down to read. Report on environmental legislation The session at a glance Update on pollution bills List of upcoming events
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