The Environment News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about conservation and the environment, addressing topics ranging from preservation strategies, to prevention and restoration issues.
01/26/12 - Illinois EPA to Clean Up Tarkowski Property Village of Lake Barrington works with Agency to eliminate dump site 01/13/12 - Governor Quinn Announces Web Portal for
Environmental Permitting Process Illinois EPA Permitting Process is Now Faster and More Transparent Governor Pat Quinn announced a new Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) online portal that will make the environmental permitting process more user-friendly by eliminating red tape for businesses in Illinois. It also increases transparency in the process by allowing applicants and other interested parties to track the progress of the Agency’s decision-making process. The portal is a result of Public Act 97-0094, which Governor Quinn signed last July. 12/21/11 - Statement From Governor Quinn on New Federal Rule to Limit Mercury Emissions CHICAGO – December 21, 2011. Governor Pat Quinn today released the following statement praising a new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) rule that will dramatically decrease the amount of harmful mercury released into the air:
The Environment News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about conservation and the environment, addressing topics ranging from preservation strategies, to prevention and restoration issues.
