November 10, 2025 | Press Release
The community of Olmsted, Illinois came together to celebrate a new campground, built on a former clay mine, and to plant trees at the site…
Accomplishments
Illinois Legislature Passes the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act
October 31, 2025 | Press Release
The Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act (SB25 HA5) passed with a vote on the Senate floor, following its passage in the House…
Prairie Rivers Network Honors Illinois Environmental Advocates
October 9, 2025 | Press Release
Prairie Rivers Network recently celebrated the accomplishments of three Illinoisans, recognizing their leadership in efforts aligned with advancing PRN’s mission of protecting water, healing land, and inspiring change.
2025: TOGETHER, WE PERSEVERED
Protecting Water: Clean Water Forever The Challenge: Illinois is failing its rivers. From streams that serve as polluted drainage ditches, to rivers that aren’t free for the public to enjoy—Illinois’ dated water laws are largely designed for agricultural, industrial, and now tech interests, putting profits over clean and abundant water. Despite this landscape, Prairie Rivers […]
Sunday Scary: The Horrors of Coal Pollution in Illinois
October 13, 2024 | Blog post
In this week’s blog post, we go deep into coal pollution in Illinois.
