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Costa Howard Backs Legislation to Limit Use of Toxic Ethylene Oxide

Sep 24, 2019 | Costa Howard

LOMBARD, Ill. – To protect DuPage County residents from emissions of ethylene oxide, a toxic chemical linked to several types of lethal cancers, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is backing a new legislative proposal to limit the use of the chemical by...

Villa, Local Leaders Highlight Coalition to Protect Monarch Butterfly

Sep 24, 2019 | Villa

WEST CHICAGO, Ill. – During the recent Mexican Independence Day celebration in West Chicago, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, spoke to the community about local efforts to protect the Monarch Butterfly and other pollinators. “We must work together, both in...

Mason Calls for Complete Ban of Ethylene Oxide Emissions

Sep 23, 2019 | Mason

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A new piece of legislation sponsored by state Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, is calling for the complete ban of ethylene oxide emissions near highly populated areas, schools and daycares by the year 2021.“I am proud of what we’ve accomplished with...

Villa Invites Local Residents to Clean Energy Town Hall

Sep 16, 2019 | Villa

ST. CHARLES, Ill. –To discuss the Clean Energy Jobs Act and hear local residents’ ideas on how to protect the environment, state Rep. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago, is hosting a Clean Energy Town Hall next week.“Since Earth is the only home we have, it is critical that...

Walker Hosts Clean Energy Town Hall, Highlights Clean Energy Jobs Act

Sep 10, 2019 | Walker

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – State Rep. Mark Walker, D-Arlington Heights, is thanking residents who attended a recent town hall on the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) and recent legislative efforts to move Illinois toward more sustainable energy use position.”I was...

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