Welch Earns 100% Rating from Top Environmental Group

HILLSIDE, Ill. – In recognition of his strong record to protect the environment and combat climate change, state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, received a perfect 100% rating from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC).“I am fully committed to taking action...

Yingling’s Highlighted for his Pro-Environment Voting Record

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. – Due to his consistent environmental advocacy, state Rep. Sam Yingling, D-Grayslake, was awarded a perfect score on the Illinois Environmental Council’s (IEC) 2019 Environmental Scorecard. This is the fifth time since entering the General...

Hernandez-Sponsored Clean Water Act Now Law

AURORA, Ill. – Legislation sponsored by state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, to ensure state water supplies remain free from contamination, was recently signed in to law by Governor J.B. Pritzker.“There have been an increasing number of cities in Illinois and...