November 5, 2026 | Press Release
This year, PRN presented the River Steward Award and the Outstanding Public Servant Award at their annual dinner!
Press Releases
Saline Shines: LIHEAP Applications Open, More Savings Opportunities Available
October 8, 2026 | Press Release
PRN and Saline Shines are raising awareness about LIHEAP and other energy savings programs this fall.
Illinois Environmental Groups Ask for the Public’s Support in Protecting the Shawnee’s Roadless Areas in Southern Illinois
September 8, 2026 | Press Release Over 10,500 acres within the Shawnee National Forest would be impacted by the proposal to rescind the Roadless Rule.
Settlement Resolves Eight-Year Fight Over Pekin Ethanol Plant’s Illinois River Pollution
August 19, 2026 | Press Release
Alto Pekin (formerly Pacific Ethanol) must pay a $75,000 penalty and fund $125,000 in wetland restoration at Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge.
As Illinois EPA Delays Removal of Toxic Coal Ash, Erosion Passes Critical ‘Trigger Point’ Along Middle Fork
August 11, 2026 | Press Release
Four years later, coal ash removal plan still awaits Illinois EPA approval
