IL: Public Lands/Wilderness
Agreement Outlines Coal Ash Cleanup for Middle Fork Vermilion River
People who spend summers fishing and canoeing on the Middle Fork Vermilion River should be pleased to know its water quality should be improving in th…
SCOTUS Lands Gut Punch to EPA Wetland Protections
A U.S. Supreme Court decision is shaking up the environmental community in Illinois and across the country. The high court ruled 5-4 on Thursday …
"Citizen Science" Leads Group to Conservation Achievements
One hundred years ago today, the Izaak Walton League of America was founded in Chicago, with a mission of local stewardship of wild places, citizen …
Map: Illinois Prime for Wind Development Done Right
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- There's encouraging news about Illinois' potential for wind energy development in a new analysis. The 17 states spanning the …
Roadless Rule Reversal Could Take the 'Wild' Out of National Forests
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The Trump administration wants to reverse roadless protections for the country's largest national forest, and opponents fear …
IL Public Lands Stand to Benefit from Historic Bill
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Congress is considering a historic bill that could ensure the future protection of natural areas throughout Illinois…
Groups Question Feds' Taking Web Pages Offline During Shutdown
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Conservation groups are keeping a watchful eye on federal agency websites during the government shutdown and say some pages …
American Experience at Stake?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Time is short in this session of Congress, and conservation and tourism groups are hoping for a vote on a bill to address …
Will Illinois' National Parks Get Much-Needed Attention?
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – National parks in Illinois and across the nation may be a step closer to getting much needed repairs. The House Committee …
Flood-Weary Illinoisians Concerned Over Impact of WI Foxconn Development
GURNEE, Ill. — Lake County residents are pushing to make sure the Foxconn development in Wisconsin's Racine County won't result in additional …
Government Watchdog Groups: Pruitt's EPA Exit "Long Overdue"
WASHINGTON – After allegedly overspending on everything from pens to lavish trips and accepting questionable deals from lobbyists, government …
Environmental Groups Sue to Protect Scenic River
OAKWOOD, Ill. — Illinois is home to only one National Scenic River: the Middle Fork of the Vermillion River. And environmental groups say it's …