May 20, 2026 | Press Release
New research from PRN shows Illinois schools, parks, and playgrounds are exposed to drifting pesticides throughout the growing season.
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Rock Island City Council Approves Sale of Land – Threatening Surrounding Wetlands
October 28, 2025 | Press Release
We are extremely disappointed that the Rock Island City Council made the unacceptable decision to ignore the voices of taxpayers…
Southern Illinois Businesses, Communities, and Organizations Call on Congressman Bost
March 20, 2025 | Press Release
oday, 29 businesses, community leaders, and organizations from Southern Illinois delivered a letter to Congressman Mike Bost, urging him to oppose cuts to federal funding and staffing for the Shawnee National Forest and other public lands in Southern Illinois.
Protecting Southern Illinois’ Public Lands, Federal Workforce, and the Local Economy
Congressman Mike Bost1109 Chestnut StreetMurphysboro, IL 62966 Dear Congressman Mike Bost: As business owners, communities, and organizational leaders in Southern Illinois, we are deeply concerned about proposed cuts to federal funding for our national forests and public lands, as well as reductions in federal staffing that support these treasured places. Our region is home to […]
When the World Tips into Spring
March 19, 2025 | Blog Post
As the last patches of snow melt away and the first green shoots emerge from the soil, we find ourselves on the cusp of a cosmic turning point…
