Friday, January 28, 2011

Illinois Environmental News Update

Here's a look at what has been making news in the Illinois environmental community:

(1) Governor Pat Quinn announces 20-year agreements with wind and solar energy vendors to supply Ameren and ComEd with renewable electricity to provide to consumers throughout the state.  http://tinyurl.com/4quhbny

(2) The Illinois EPA refers to the Illinois Attorney General’s office an enforcement action regarding alleged improper removal, handling, and disposal of asbestos-containing material.  http://tinyurl.com/4lw4pj7

(3) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources approves allowing 10 Lake County communities to tap into Lake Michigan water.  http://tinyurl.com/4hsdk7n

(4) The Illinois EPA issues violation notices to a southern Illinois landfill for violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act that resulted in strong odors several miles away.  http://tinyurl.com/4cpn6ax

Stay tuned to the Illinois Environmental Law Blog for more news and developments.

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