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Illinois EPA Announces Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for 2021

Friday, March 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois EPA Director John J. Kim today announced the Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) collections for the spring of 2021. Illinois EPA HHW collections provide residents with free collection events to safely dispose of unused or leftover hazardous household products commonly found in... Read More.

Illinois EPA Announces Draft Plan to Fund $108 Million in Alternate Fuel, Electric and Related Infrastructure Projects

Thursday, March 1 by Jc Tinsley

The state is unveiling its plan to spend its share of a multi-billion dollar Volkswagen Settlement. Illinois has been allocated more than $108 million dollars after it was discovered Volkswagen installed emissions cheating software in certain diesel vehicles. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) Director... Read More.

Illinois EPA Announces Annual Environmental Education Competition for Fifth and Sixth Grade Students

Thursday, December 7 by Jc Tinsley

Fifth and sixth grade writers and artists from around Illinois are invited to compete in this year’s Poster, Poetry and Prose Contest sponsored by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA). This year’s contest theme is Illinois isCelebrating 200 Years! How Can You Be... Read More.

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Shimkus Applauds EPA Withdrawal of WOTUS Rule

Wednesday, June 28 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman Shimkus (R, Illinois-15) released the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it would withdraw its controversial Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule: “This is a huge win for farmers and rural communities in Illinois. Congress never intended for EPA... Read More.

Shimkus Selected to Lead Panel Overseeing EPA

Tuesday, January 10 by Jc Tinsley

Congressman John Shimkus (R, Illinois-15), a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, was selected to chair the panel’s Environment Subcommittee for another six-year term. The subcommittee oversees the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and will now have jurisdiction over the Clean Air... Read More.

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Illinois EPA Announces Spring Household Hazardous Waste Collection Events for 2021

Illinois EPA Announces Annual Environmental Education Competition for Fifth and Sixth Grade Students

Shimkus Applauds EPA Withdrawal of WOTUS Rule

Shimkus Selected to Lead Panel Overseeing EPA

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