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Senator Joyce Applauds $9 Million in Lead Service Line Replacement Funding

Over $43 million in funding will be awarded to 17 communities to replace lead service lines, with three communities located in Joyce’s District... #leadpipes

Federal union local, representing EPA workers in Midwest battleground states, endorses Harris for President

Federal union local, representing EPA workers in Midwest battleground states, endorses Harris for President (Chicago, IL) -  (July 29, 2024) - The Midwest’s Environmental...

Residents Encouraged to Monitor Air Quality, Protect Public Health and Reduce Air Pollution

The Illinois EPA issues daily air quality forecasts, based on the federal Air Quality Index (AQI)... #epa

Illinois EPA Provides Over $4 Million in Funding to the City of Joliet to Replace Lead Service Lines

The City will replace approximately 557 lead services lines with copper service lines as well as water meters that contain lead. #leadwaterpipes

As state continues to inventory lead pipes, full replacement deadlines are decades away

While the inventory reports must be submitted to the IEPA by April 15, it is not clear when line replacements will be completed, and state law lays out a decadeslong process. #leadwaterpipes

Opposition Mounts to Strict EPA Emissions Standards

The EPA said the new rules, which are less strict than what the agency proposed last year, will avert 7 billion tons of greenhouse gas emissions. #epa

Trucking Group Says They’ll Sue if IL Adopts CA Emissions Standards

According to the bill, each time California changes its vehicle emissions standards, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has six months to amend Illinois rules established by the California EPA. #trucking

Illinois EPA Provides $4 Million in Principal Forgiveness Funding to the Village of Hazel Crest to Replace Lead Service Lines

The Village anticipates replacing an estimated 400 lead services lines within the community with this funding. #hazelcrest

Statement: EPA Region 5 Union On Trump Re-Election Announcement

"Americans saw this midterm election as a choice between freedom and fascism..." #EPA #trump

Column: Mayor Henyard Attempts to Shut Down Board Meeting

Needless to say, Monday’s Meeting Of The Board of Trustees: Committee Of The Whole Meeting was quite the spectacle.  Marred by flagrant insults, disrespect, and an attempt to minimize a potential safety hazard concern regarding a land development project on 142nd & Cottage Grove.  

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