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Check out the latest updates and in-depth stories from our staff and colleagues in the Midwest.

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Illinois Legislature Passes Stronger Pesticide Protections

After a group of farmworkers were exposed to harmful pesticides, ELPC & partners filed suit & fought for stronger state standards.

5/8/23

David McEllis

Op-Ed

Chicago Tribune Op-Ed: Seven Actions Brandon Johnson Must Prioritize for a Greener, More Sustainable Chicago

From trains and lead pipes to energy efficiency and the Great Lakes, here are a few top environmental priorities for Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.

4/21/23

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

Testimony in Support of Great Lakes Authority

The Great Lakes Authority offers tremendous opportunities to advance renewable energy and other sustainable economic development throughout the region.

4/18/23

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

Testimony in Support of Great Lakes Restoration Initiative

See our Congressional testimony in support of full funding for the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative for FY2024 at $425 million as provided in the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act

3/29/23

Howard A. Learner

Story

Federal Lawsuit Filed to Stop Dredge Dump on Chicago’s Southeast Side Lakefront

Southeast side community is already overburdened with pollution, where a lakefront park was promised decades ago

3/16/23

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

Crain’s Op-Ed: Chicago’s New Mayor Needs to Tackle the Public Transit Crisis

Facing the public transit crisis is essential to the future of our city.

3/6/23

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

Watch Our Year-End Update Video

We’re celebrating some big wins for the environment and ELPC in 2022. Watch our year-end update video to see our impact on protecting the Midwest's environment.

12/14/22

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

2022: What a Year!

What a year! 2022 Year in Review by ELPC Executive Director Howard Learner

12/5/22

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

Seizing Environmental Opportunities for Midwest Progress Following the 2022 Midterm Elections

Voters chose competence, stability, and problem-solving over chaos and disruption.

11/15/22

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

What Does W. Virginia v EPA Mean for Climate Action?

The Supreme Court's decision will likely provide another tool for polluters to delay sensible standards. States and Congress will need to step up to protect our environment and public health.

9/23/22

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

Watch Our 2022 Summer Update

Hear about our successes in protecting the Midwest environment so far this year.

7/15/22

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

This Earth Month, Let’s Commit to Conservation

Earth Day is a great time for celebrating the successes and progress achieved in protecting our planet. It’s a great time, too, for focusing on what we’re doing and need to do to conserve, preserve and protect our vital natural resources.

4/25/22

Howard A. Learner

Op-Ed

This Earth Day, Make Transformative Choices for Sustainability

New federal and state funding is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform Illinois’ key infrastructure in ways that advance solutions to climate change realities.

4/22/22

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

2022 is Off to a Great Start: Watch our Latest Update

It's only February and we have a lot to update you on with three big wins across the Midwest.

2/21/22

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

Two Big Wins in Court for Indiana’s Environment!

Indiana is a tough place to achieve environmental progress. We're excited and proud to let you know about two big ELPC litigation victories in Indiana over the past two weeks.

2/16/22

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

Watch Our 2021 Year In Review

Please take a look at our Year-End Update video to see the impact we've made to protect the Midwest's environment.

12/9/21

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

ELPC Board Members Honored by Crain’s Chicago Business

Congratulations to ELPC Board Chair Harry Drucker and Board Member Smita Shah for being named Crain’s Chicago Business 2021 Notable Nonprofit Board Leaders

10/11/21

Howard A. Learner

Op-Ed

Personal View: A Cleaner Lake Erie is Good for Business

Summer is still here, it's hot, and people are out on Lake Erie's shores. Many more people would come and enjoy their water time more, however, if there weren't recurring toxic algae outbreaks and green sludge on Lake Erie.

9/12/21

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

Let’s Keep the U.P. Wild

The Midwest’s special wild and natural places are well worth protecting and preserving.

9/1/21

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

ELPC’s Impact Across the Midwest: Summer Update

Heatwaves, wildfires, floods, and droughts. This summer we’re seeing climate change unfold around the globe. It’s time to take action. And ELPC is on it!

8/3/21

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

The Fight for Great Lakes Funding Continues

ELPC urges full funding for Great Lakes Restoration Initiative in this year's congressional budget talks. House subcommittee so far shows strong support.

6/30/21

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

This Summer, I’m Off to See the Midwest

Like many Midwesterners during the pandemic, I traded international or coastal trips for weekend jaunts to the Midwest’s great places.

6/23/21

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

Accelerating the Midwest Higher-Speed Rail Network 

A modern Midwest higher-speed rail passenger network will improve mobility, create jobs, pull together the regional economy, and reduce pollution because trains are more efficient per passenger than cars or planes.

5/24/21

Howard A. Learner

Howard's Blog

New Poll: Time for Ohio to Act on CAFOs and Lake Erie

Summer is coming soon to the Great Lakes. We’re looking forward to enjoying a day at the beach and in the water with our friends and families. Now, think about if you live in the Toledo area and what you’re likely to see most summers: a plume of green toxic sludge.

5/14/21

Howard A. Learner

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