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EPA Union Applauds Senate Breakthrough on Climate (Chicago, IL) — Following is a statement from Nicole Cantello, President of American Federation of Government Employees...

“The Supreme Court has just declared war on AFGE Local 704, representing EPA workers in the six states of the Great Lakes..." EPA

“This legislation is a great step forward in recognizing the need for a comprehensive and proactive approach to preventing Legionnaire’s Disease,” said Brad Considine, the Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease Director of Strategic Initiatives. #legionella

“Illinois EPA is working closely with the Attorney General’s office to provide necessary evidence on the extent of PFAS contamination that has impacted ground and surface waters,” said Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim. #EPA

"The City of Joliet is now in phase three of a multi-phase project to remove and replace lead service lines throughout the community water system," said Director Kim. #EPA

Trustee Theresa Flynn, who describes herself as a believer in second chances, was the sole opposition. Flynn stated: "I do believe because we issued her a venue license rather than a party supply, she should have been given an opportunity to rectify." #Crestwood

Attorney General Raoul files lawsuit and interim order against Sims Metal Management (Chicago, IL) — Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a lawsuit against Metal Management Midwest Inc. d/b/a Sims Metal Management (Sims) for failing to demonstrate a minimum threshold reduction in uncontrolled emissions from the company’s metal shredding and recycling facility.

Midwest EPA union responds to appointment of Debra Shore as Regional Administrator (Chicago, IL) — Following is a statement from Nicole Cantello, President of the American Federation of Government Employees Local 704,