IL EPA is holding hearings on coal power, at which individuals can speak and/or submit comments in favor of responsible policy. The two hearings (2-4pm , and 6-8pm) are on regulations for how coal companies dispose of/handle coal ash. These hearings were hard-won and are exceptional opportunities for Lake County citizens to have major […]
A "Bomb Train Dream Team" has been assembled to speak to communities about the dangers associated with hazardous materials that are transported yards away from our homes, schools, and otehr public places. They will be joined by rail workers, local activists and public officials to speak out about the need to keep our communities safe […]
Join Representatives Mary Edly-Allen and Dan Didech with Clean Power Lake Co, Faith In Place, Sierra Club, and Illinois Environmental Council for a town hall that supports the Clean Energy Act. RSVP ILENVIRO.ORG/Mundelein.
Members of the Village’s Sustainability Commission and Park District invite you to join us as we work together to further beautify and restore a local amenity! Community-wide activity and educational working day. Learn about planting trees and removing invasive species – improve your skills. Bring your work gloves, boots, shovel and gardening tools Located at […]
A panel of experts will join Senator Fine and I to discuss solar power, energy efficiency and dynamic pricing options. I encourage you to attend the event, which is free and open to the public. It will take place Thursday, Oct. 17 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at North Suburban YMCA at 2705 Techny Road, […]
Stop by our monthly meeting at the Deerfield Public Libary to hear what projects the Branches have been working on. Perhaps you will want to join a branch, too. Our branches are Green Energy, Land & Water, Native Gardening, Waste, and Communications.
Join the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) on Tuesday, October 29th, 2019 at the Capital in Springfield to support the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA). Buses all over Illinois are providing free transportation to this day of lobbying, including a bus leaving early am from St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Libertyville. In addition to transportation, supporters […]
You will learn a lot from several experts about using native plants in your home landscape whether you are a beginner or an experienced gardener. This seminar is at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center in Round Lake Beach on Saturday, November 9th, 2019, and is sponsored by the Lake to Prairie chapter […]
Join 350 Chicago and the DePaul University Institute for Nature and Culture for an evening of discussion on Deep Decarbonization with Professor George Crabtree. This is a free event that is open to students and the public, however RSVP's are greatly appreciated so that we can have an idea of a head count. Professor Crabtree is […]
Tuesday, November 19th from 6:30 to 8 pm for a Clean Energy Town Hall at the Highland Park Police Station Community Room. Co-sponsors include Kim Stone, Highpark Councilwoman, State Representative Bob Morgan and Lake County Board Member Paul Frank. The event will feature expert speakers from Illinois Environmental Council, Union of Concerned Scientists, Respiratory Health […]