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Shawnee National Forest Conservation Act Passes Key Senate Committee

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No One Voted for Polluted Water: Don’t Delay Power Plant Effluent Limits

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Great Lakes Beach Closures, How Does Your State Compare?

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EPA Flip-Flops on Iowa River Impairments

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Here Comes the Sun: Largest Iowa Solar Development Approved

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Advancing Clean Energy in Illinois: Milestone Grid Plans Approved

ELPC has advocated for years for a clean energy future for Illinois. Recently, the Illinois Commerce Commission laid the foundation for grid plans that will accelerate clean energy and enhance reliability while cutting unnecessary costs in Illinois.

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