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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Apr 16

IEC, Chicago Environmental Justice Network & more are rallying to celebrate the introduction of the Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance in Chicago. The policy addresses the environmental & health burdens placed on frontline communities.

Watch live➡️ facebook.com/ilenviro/live_videos

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Apr 8

Join us & the IL Clean Jobs Coalition on May 21st in Springfield for #ClimateActionLobbyDay. Help us fight for our future.

📢 We'll be rallying support for clean air, energy affordability, and a transformed transit system in Illinois. #ElectrifyIL

❤️‍🔥 See you there! RSVP: bit.ly/ClimateActio...

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Trans Up Front @transupfrontil.com · Mar 25

Today's first endorsement announcement is from @ilenviro.bsky.social! The IL Environmental Council works to build power for people and the environtment, advancing equitable public policies to ensure a healthy environment across Illinois. We're so happy to have them as part of our endorsement team!

Protest flier on black crumped paper background with trans flag in corner. Text on flier says "fight for trans rights! protest by Trans Up Front and endorsed by: IEC Illinois Environmental Council. Sunday, March 30, 1PM | Federal Plaza, Chicago. TransUpFrontIL.com "

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Mar 20

Incredible work, @jenwalling.bsky.social!

Jen Walling @jenwalling.bsky.social · Mar 20

This morning we passed SB1872, banning plastic bags in Illinois out of Senate Environment 7-2. We’ve been working on this bill for over a decade. @ilenviro.bsky.social @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social

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Jen Walling @jenwalling.bsky.social · Mar 20

Next we prepped for SB1531, the foam foodware ban with Senator Laura Fine @qglpolicywonk.bsky.social @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social @ilenviro.bsky.social

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Jen Walling @jenwalling.bsky.social · Mar 20

It’s been a very big morning so far in Springfield. At 8AM @gonggershowitz.bsky.social moved HB1600 requiring third party delivery apps to only provide utensils if you ask. @ilenviro.bsky.social @qglpolicywonk.bsky.social @alliancegreatlakes.bsky.social

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Mar 19

Thank you for sharing! We appreciate it so much! Plastic persists in the environment for hundreds of years, so saying no to single-use plastics and waste is so important.

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Mar 19

IEC to discuss federal cuts to agriculture programs at a roundtable with Gov. Pritzker, Rep. Nikki Budzinski, environmental leaders, & farmers who saw climate-smart agriculture funding cut off.

Tune in today at 1:30 PM CST.
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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Mar 5

Today, take action in solidarity with IL farmers & soil health advocates who are at Soil Health Advocacy Day!

Tell your legislators to support a handful of bills that will help make our food system more resilient, sustainable, and equitable.
➡️ act.ilenviro.org/a/soil-healt...

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Mar 4

HAPPENING NOW: IL Clean Jobs Coalition & Rep. Ann Williams are introducing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act! This legislation addresses urgent challenges facing our electric grid while prioritizing affordability for consumers & businesses. Tune in: www.facebook.com/ILCleanJobs/...

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Feb 26

🌿IL Democrats in Congress continue to champion our environment, as shown in the 2024 LCV Scorecard! Despite challenges, they fought for clean energy & environmental protection.

📑 Read @lcv.org's full report at scorecard.lcv.org to see how your U.S. representatives scored!

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Feb 25

Learn how the Clean Air Act gives states authority to regulate vehicle emissions when federal standards don't go far enough, current state programs, and the role of federal oversight in enforcing these standards.

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Feb 20

You have the power! Tell your legislators to co-sponsor and vote "YES" on the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act. They need to know that Illinoisans believe in a strengthened power grid, consumer protections, and climate action.

Take Action: act.ilenviro.org/a/crga2025

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Feb 19

IEC will be watching for a budget that invests in key environmental priorities. We must protect our communities from pollution, and move our state in the right direction to meet our conservation and climate goals.

➡️ Watch here at 12 PM CT: www.illinois.gov/about/live-v...

Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · Feb 14

Folks, I'm delivering the 2025 State of the State and Budget Address on Feb 19 at 12 PM CT.

I’ll be discussing what we’ve done together to demonstrate fiscal responsibility, deliver for working families, and set up Illinois for success.

Mark your calendars.

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Feb 18

Why does our team love public transit? Because you never know who you'll run into! @jenwalling.bsky.social and Dany Robles ran into Rep. Kam Buckner—a big fan of public transit just like us—on their commute to Springfield on the Amtrak. We're all smiles for public transit! #TransitIsEssential

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Feb 18

Join us in Springfield to advocate for one of Illinois' most precious resources—its soil! Join the Illinois Stewardship Alliance, farmers & partner organizations to educate legislators & rally for soil & water health.

Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Feb 4

We’re celebrating #TransitEquityDay! This day honors civil rights leader Rosa Parks and underscores that transit is a human and civil right.

⭐️In honor of Transit Equity Day, tell your legislator to support the Clean & Equitable Transportation Act: act.ilenviro.org/a/illinois-c...

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Jan 17

Does the legislative process stress you out? Here are 6 tips to help you launch your advocacy journey! We can't wait for you to start advocating with us. 🚀

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6 Civics Tips for Illinois Environmentalists

Learn about civics and gain the skills to pass environmental policy in Illinois.

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Environmental Law & Policy Center @elpcenter.bsky.social · Jan 16

Last week, ELPC joined a couple of hundred friends for #ClimateAtTheCapitol Lobby Day in Springfield, IL.

We met with lawmakers to discuss #CleanEnergy / #CleanTransportation solutions & rallied for #ClimateActionNow.

@sierraclubchicago.bsky.social @ilenviro.bsky.social @rideillinois.bsky.social

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Jan 15

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Capitol Fax.com - Your Illinois News Radar » New RTA transit proposal called ‘too little, too late half-measure that puts holding on to power above the needs of riders and taxpayers’CapitolFax.com

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Jan 15

Legislator tours are a critical piece of our work to build power for the environment. They're great opportunities to demonstrate the real-world impacts of their votes in the Illinois General Assembly.

Discover the people, places, & projects we saw in 2024.
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New on the Blog: Empowering Environmental Champions

We're empowering environmental champions by showing them the real-world impacts of their votes in the Illinois General Assembly.

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Jan 14

It's training season. 💪 Prepare to make an impact this legislative session at Civics for Environmentalists.

Gain the best insider know-how & skills to advocate for the environmental causes you care about. Our movement needs you. Are you in?

RSVP here: act.ilenviro.org/a/civics2025

Civics for Environmentalists

At Civics for Environmentalists (and other advocates, too!), we train up Illinoisans like you to gain the best insider know-how and skills to advocate for environmental and other causes you care about...

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Jan 13

With hundreds of Illinoisans rallying to #ActOnClimate, we demonstrated a desire for broad climate legislation in the spring. We're ready to #ElectrifyIL.

"We’re setting up for a really big year for climate legislation," says @jenwalling.bsky.social

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Lawmakers give small boost to renewable developments, delay broader reform

Illinois moves to boost renewable energy with a new bill, addressing funding challenges and exploring battery storage.

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Jan 8

💪Together, these bills will ensure Illinois accelerates our climate progress while also responding to new and increasing threats from oil and gas interests at the federal level that are buoyed by the incoming anti-environment Trump administration. Let's get them passed in 2025!

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Illinois Environmental Council @ilenviro.bsky.social · Jan 8

🏢The Clean and Healthy Buildings Act (CHBA) and other “clean buildings” policies will modernize the way we heat our buildings and power our appliances to make Illinoisans healthier and ensure we meet our climate goals. Ask your legislators to support: act.ilenviro.org/a/il-clean-b...

Upgrade Illinois to clean buildings so we can all breathe easier!

Urge your lawmakers to support

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