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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
‼️UPDATE: Follow us on Threads for timely environmental policy updates and opportunities to take action with us ❣️ www.threads.com/@ilenviro
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Illinois Environmental Council 🌱 IEC (@ilenviro) • Threads, Say more
849 Followers • 64 Threads • 50 years of building power for people & the environment ⚡️ advancing equitable policies 📗 equipping folks with policy knowledge. See the latest conversations with @ilenvir...
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
‼️UPDATE: Follow us on Threads for timely environmental policy updates and opportunities to take action with us ❣️ www.threads.com/@ilenviro
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Illinois Environmental Council 🌱 IEC (@ilenviro) • Threads, Say more
849 Followers • 64 Threads • 50 years of building power for people & the environment ⚡️ advancing equitable policies 📗 equipping folks with policy knowledge. See the latest conversations with @ilenvir...
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
As prairie habitats disappear, protecting pollinators means protecting our food systems, wildlife, and future. With less than 0.01% of Illinois’ original prairie remaining, every species we save helps keep our ecosystems thriving 🌾
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
On Endangered Species Day, we’re reminded that even the smallest creatures keep our ecosystems alive 🪻 🐝 The endangered Rusty Patched Bumblebee plays a vital role in pollinating Illinois wildflowers and crops like tomatoes, blueberries, and cranberries...
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
ℹ️ See the IDHS SNAP Federal Impact Center (snapfederalimpact.illinois.gov) for the latest information. ❤️‍🩹 Reach out to local food pantries, legal aid, and community organizations if you receive a notice about your benefits.
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IDHS: SNAP Federal Impact Center
The federal government made changes to SNAP eligibility for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs).
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
‼️ Access to food is a basic human right. Policy should protect it not make it harder to reach. If you get SNAP in Illinois: 💻 Use the SNAP Work Requirements Screener thru the ABE portal to see if you’re subject to the rules or may be exempt: abe.illinois.gov/access/ (1/2)
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Illinois.gov - IL Application for Benefits Eligibility (ABE) ABE Home Page
State of Illinois | Application for Benefits Eligibility
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Read our full blog on how SNAP cuts are unfolding — and why passing SB1398 is the next right move for our state: ilenviro.org/this-state-b...
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As SNAP Cuts Begin, A State Bill Can Shield Illinois Communities from Federal Fallout
Illinois communities feel the pain as the SNAP Program faces disruption due to a lapse in federal funding.
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🛤️ But Illinois has a path forward. SB1398, the Food Recovery & Diversion Bill, would help shield communities from federal instability by reducing waste, rescuing edible food, and strengthening local food systems. When the federal government steps back, Illinois can step up.
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
💔 Illinois is already seeing the fallout: delayed benefits, missed payments, and families scrambling to fill the gap. SNAP supports 1.8M+ Illinoisans — when it falters, our entire food system feels it. Federal cuts under H.R.1 + the shutdown + new ABAWD rules = a perfect storm for hunger in Illinois
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Adults 18–64 without kids under 14 at home (ABAWDs) now face strict work rules and a 3‑months‑in‑3‑years time limit. This will hit older adults, low‑wage workers, and unhoused neighbors the hardest.
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
🚨 BAD NEWS: New federal SNAP rules are about to take food away from thousands of Illinoisans. You can thank the Trump admin and their allies in Congress. 🧵
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
⚠️ BAD NEWS: Data centers currently have NO regulations in Illinois‼️ Join us in Springfield on May 30 to urge lawmakers to pass the POWER Act, which sets nation-leading guardrails on data center development! ⚡️RSVP & grab a spot on a free bus from across the state: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Your food scraps are a climate solution! When organics rot in landfills without oxygen, they release methane, a potent, climate-warming greenhouse gas. Composting stops these emissions and makes nutrient-rich soil instead 🌿 💌 Help us tackle landfill emissions in IL: act.ilenviro.org/a/signup
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
⚠️ BAD NEWS: Data centers currently have NO regulations in Illinois‼️ Join us in Springfield on May 30 to urge lawmakers to pass the POWER Act, which sets nation-leading guardrails on data center development! ⚡️RSVP & grab a spot on a free bus from across the state: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
💌 Tell your legislators to support the dignity to choose a green burial in Illinois: act.ilenviro.org/a/nor-2025
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Take Action: Support the dignity and freedom to choose a green burial!
Contact your local representative to let them know you want the right to Natural Organic Reduction in Illinois!
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
🌿 Illinoisans deserve the freedom to choose an end-of-life plan that aligns with their environmental and personal beliefs. We’re backing HB 5425 to legalize Natural Organic Reduction (NOR). It is a safe, science-based green burial that prevents 1 ton of CO2 per person. (1/2)
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
We’re so proud of Iyana! Thank you for this honor 💚
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Chicago DOE @chicagodoe.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Special shout-out to the partners whose work was recognized at City Council this month in honor of Earth Day: Iyana Simba, @ilenviro.bsky.social; Dr. Jessica Fong, Openlands; Gina Ramirez, @nrdc.org; Kendrick Hall, People for Community Recovery; Lesley Showers, Institute of Cultural Affairs;...(2/4)
A group of people stands for recognition in a City Council chamber.
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
Take action and write to your legislators to make plug-in solar more accessible: act.ilenviro.org/a/pluginsolar
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Expand affordable solar access with plug-in solar!
Send a message to your lawmakers to urge them to support SB3104/HB4524, which makes plug-in solar more accessible to all Illinoisans.
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Illinois deserves a Farm Bill that supports small farmers, strengthens SNAP, expands conservation, and grows clean energy. ⚠️ Tell your members of Congress we need a better bill NOW! act.ilenviro.org/a/farm-bill-...
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Last Chance - Tell Congress to Oppose the Farm Bill
Take action now: Tell your Members of Congress to oppose this Farm bill and push for one that truly supports sustainable agriculture, increased conservation funding, expanded access to SNAP, and resil...
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
The Farm Bill is moving to the U.S. House floor this week, and many organizations and advocates have raised serious concerns about the version passed out of committee. This bill, as drafted, fails to meet the needs of farmers, families, and communities across Illinois... 🧵
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Make a gift to help us build the environmental power Illinois needs in this pivotal moment 💌 give.ilenviro.org/a/earthday26
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Donate to IEC this Earth Day!
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Honest Earth Day mood… But we won’t DARE settle for fine. BTW Earth Day gifts are being matched! Your support will empower us to push for comprehensive wetlands protections, data center regulations, clean energy accessibility, and MORE to protect our communities and Illinois’ future 💚 ⬇️
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
IEC is looking for a Summer Federal Policy Fellow to support the expansion of our federal advocacy work! 📍In-person (Springfield or Chicago, IL) 🗓️June – November (~25 weeks) Paid: $20.75/hour. Estimated 30-40 hours per week 📣 Learn more and apply by April 24! ➡️ ilenviro.org/federal-poli...
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We're Hiring: Federal Policy Summer Fellow
We're looking for a Federal Policy Summer Fellow! Gain experience researching and analyzing key federal environmental policy issues.
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
In response, JB Pritzker and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency are urgently fighting back through state policy and lawsuits to protect public health and keep the transition to clean energy on track ❤️‍🩹 Read the story below ⬇️
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
The rollback of climate protections by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under Donald Trump threatens to stall Illinois’ clean energy progress by keeping polluting coal plants online and weakening limits on dangerous emissions...
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
✴️ Gov. JB Pritzker: “While Trump sells out our nation’s future, I won’t stop believing in the science and fighting for what Illinoisans need — affordable energy, clean air and water and good jobs..." 🧵
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
Thanks for the shout-out! Couldn’t do it without incredible partners like LCV. Can’t wait to see everyone in Chicago next week! 💚
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LCV – League of Conservation Voters 🌎 @lcv.org · 16/04/2026
The Trump administration and Republicans in Congress have spent the last year raising our costs by trying to ban clean energy. Despite this, states all across the country are making progress to "Build, Baby, Build," bypassing gridlock and deploying clean energy. These states are leading the way 👇
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
📄 For Testimony: Select “Record Of Appearance Only” Agree to the ILGA Terms Of Agreement Complete CAPTCHA Click “Submit Witness Slip"
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
👤Fill out identification information Respond to Firm/Business as “Self” and Title as “N/A” 🫵 For Representation: Write in “Self” ⚖️ For Position: Click “Add legislation” and select ”SFA 4” Click “Add position” and select “Proponent” Click “Add position”
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
Send a message to your legislators: act.ilenviro.org/a/pluginsolar File a witness slip ASAP to support the plug-in solar bill: ilga.gov/Senate/heari... Witness slip info below ⤵️
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Official government website of the Illinois General Assembly
Welcome to the Official government website of the Illinois General Assembly
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
✴️ Plug-In Solar is up in committee tomorrow morning! We have a chance this legislative session to make clean energy more accessible through plug-in solar! ☀️ Greedy companies are driving up our electricity bills, and red tape is shutting families out of access to accessible solar. ⚠️ Take action ⤵️
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
🚨 GOOD NEWS! The Wetlands Protection Act JUST PASSED out of the House Energy and Environment Committee! Keep the pressure as this bill heads to the House floor. Every single Rep needs to hear that this is a top priority. 2 minutes to message them now ⤵️ act.ilenviro.org/a/wetlands-25
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Protect Illinois Wetlands Under Threat
We need to act fast to put a new law in place with strong protections for our remaining wetlands. Contact your legislators now!
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
🚨 GOOD NEWS! The Wetlands Protection Act JUST PASSED out of the House Energy and Environment Committee! Keep the pressure as this bill heads to the House floor. Every single Rep needs to hear that this is a top priority. 2 minutes to message them now ⤵️ act.ilenviro.org/a/wetlands-25
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Protect Illinois Wetlands Under Threat
We need to act fast to put a new law in place with strong protections for our remaining wetlands. Contact your legislators now!
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
⚖️ For Position: Click “Add legislation” and select “HFA 2” Click “Add position” and select “Proponent” Click “Add position” 📄 For Testimony: Select “Record Of Appearance Only” Agree to the ILGA Terms Of Agreement Complete CAPTCHA Click “Submit Witness Slip” FILE IT HERE ➡️ ilga.gov/House/hearin...
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Official government website of the Illinois General Assembly
Welcome to the Official government website of the Illinois General Assembly
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
⚠️ WE NEED YOUR HELP!!! File a witness slip for the Wetlands Protection Act: 👤Fill out identification information Respond to Firm/Business as “Self” and Title as “N/A” 🫵 For Representation: Write in “Self” ⬇️⬇️⬇️
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Wolfington @wolfalizer.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
We're out here! Looking forward to a productive meetings with state representatives about these important bills! #WeThePeople demand reasonable, forward-focused environmental safeguards!
Interior of Illinos State Capitol, looking up from the central rotunda. Marble, brass filligree and warm lighting speak to the history of both the building and Illinois, itself.
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Read more here 📰 Christana Freitag for @chicagotribune.com: www.chicagotribune.com/2026/04/02/a...
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Court orders oil company to finish cleaning up asphalt spilled in Chicago canal more than a year ago
The US EPA oversaw remediation of the spill near Forest View, but more sludge was detected after the agency deemed the cleanup complete.
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
✴️ But under Governor Pritzker, Illinois EPA took action by suing the polluter and securing a court order to finish the job. 🗯️ “This injunction affirms what locals and experts already know: This spill is not over, and the job is not done.” — IEC CEO Jen Walling
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
⚡️ GOOD NEWS: When Trump’s U.S. EPA walked away, Pritzker’s IEPA stepped up. After more than 500,000 gallons of asphalt spilled into the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Trump’s EPA abruptly ended cleanup efforts while toxic sludge was left still contaminating the rivers.
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
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thrudasmog.bsky.social @thrudasmog.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Way to go Jen Wallling! @ilenviro.bsky.social IL needs to get a handle on the HUGE power & water demand threatening our environment, health and wallets! #PassThePOWERAct
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Please consider making a gift to help us build the environmental power Illinois needs in this pivotal moment 💌 give.ilenviro.org/a/earthday26
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Donate to IEC this Earth Day!
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Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) @ilenviro.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
🪷 By the way… with Earth Day approaching and while gifts are being matched, now is the perfect time to invest in our work. Your support will empower us to push for comprehensive wetlands protections that safeguard communities from flooding and preserve critical ecosystems 🪻
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