Illinois Governor Pat Quinn Signs Wildlife Protections into Law
The following is a guest blog by NRDC wildlife attorney, Rebecca Riley: Mountain lions, gray wolves, and black bears are now safe to roam in Illinois, thanks...
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Illinois General Assembly Welcomes Cougars, Bears and Wolves Back to the Prairie State
Today, the Illinois House unanimously passed a bill to add mountain lions, gray wolves, and black bears to the Illinois Wildlife Code. This tremendous victory...
Wildlife Protections for Bears, Wolves, and Mountain Lions Pass the Illinois Senate Unanimously
The following is a guest blog by NRDC wildlife attorney, Rebecca Riley: Great news for wildlife out of Springfield today. Senate Bill 3049, which protects...
Illinois Lawmakers Prepare for Black Bears, Wolves, and Mountain Lions to Make Their Return to the Prairie State
The following is a guest blog by NRDC wildlife attorney, Rebecca Riley: Illinois is seeing an amazing wildlife resurgence, with wolves, black bears, and...
Clean Energy Has a Positive Story to Tell About Jobs in Illinois
Illinois has a great story to tell when it comes to creating clean energy jobs that provide Illinois families and businesses with clean, affordable choices of...
Chicago Needs to Go Fin-Free for Shark Week (It's the Law!)
This was a glorious weekend in Chicago. Beautiful weather, tons of summer events and music that makes this such an easy town to enjoy. I was buoyed by an...