November 19, 2019 | Press Release
IEPA and IDOA released their second Biennial Report tracking the progress of our state’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. Here are the results.
Press Releases
PRN to Celebrate Award Winners
October 25, 2019 | Press Release
PRN will celebrate the volunteer activities of several award winners from across Illinois at the Annual Fundraising Dinner!
Milestone Bill to Clean Up Coal Ash Pollution in Illinois Becomes Law
July 30, 2019 | Press Release
Today, the bipartisan Coal Ash Pollution Prevention Act to protect Illinois’ citizens and the environment from the effects of toxic coal ash became law.
Illinois Pollution Control Board Finds NRG Energy’s Subsidiary Responsible for Violating Illinois Groundwater Standards with Toxic Coal Ash Contaminants
June 20, 2019 | Press Release
the Illinois Pollution Control Board (IPCB) agreed with environmental groups in their lawsuit against Midwest Generation, LLC, a subsidiary of NRG Energy, alleging that four of its coal power plants contaminated groundwater with harmful chemicals found in coal ash.
Wild & Scenic Film Festival Highlights Threats to Environment, Work of Activists
July 10, 2019 | Press Release
Prairie Rivers Network (PRN) will host the Wild & Scenic Film Festival on July 10 at the Normal Theater, the second time it will be held in Normal.