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The Environment News section provides access to all State of Illinois press releases that have been published about conservation and the environment, addressing topics ranging from preservation strategies, to prevention and restoration issues.
09/11/2014 - Governor Quinn Announces $200,000 Drinking Water Project for Village of Belknap
BELKNAP – Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $200,000 investment to improve drinking water systems in the Village of Belknap. This announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to drive Illinois’ economy forward and protect the environment by modernizing Illinois’ water infrastructure. Funded by a low-interest loan through Governor Quinn’s Illinois Clean Water Initiative, this investment will fund various rehabilitation projects to benefit the village’s drinking water supply.
09/11/2014 - Governor Quinn Announces $287,000 Wastewater Project for Village of Ashton
ASHTON – Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $287,000 investment to improve wastewater systems in the Village of Ashton. This announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to drive Illinois’ economy forward and protect the environment by modernizing Illinois’ water infrastructure. Funded by a low-interest loan through Governor Quinn’s Illinois Clean Water Initiative, this investment will fund improvements to help reduce backups experienced during heavy rains.
09/11/2014 - Governor Quinn Announces $2.8 Million Wastewater Project for Village of Forreston
FORRESTON – Governor Pat Quinn today announced a $2.8 million investment to improve wastewater systems in the Village of Forreston. This announcement is part of Governor Quinn’s agenda to drive Illinois’ economy forward and protect the environment by modernizing Illinois’ water infrastructure. Funded by a low-interest loan through Governor Quinn’s Illinois Clean Water Initiative, this investment will fund the upgrade and expansion of the existing wastewater treatment plant while creating over 100 jobs.
09/11/2014 - Governor Quinn Announces $3.1 Million Wastewater and Drinking Water Projects for City of Galva
09/09/2014 - Illinois EPA Awards Solid Waste Enforcement Grants
09/05/2014 - Illinois EPA Conducts Waste Tire Removal Action for Units of Local Government in Eight Illinois Counties
08/26/2014 - Illinois EPA Refers Olympic Oil Ltd. to Attorney General for Enforcement
08/25/2014 - Governor Quinn to Salute Sister Rivers and Sister Lakes Partners
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