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  1. Feed and Conserve Illinois Webinar Series Flyer

    Webinar | State of Food Policy: An Inside Look at the Feed and Conserve Illinois Movement

    Join us on February 2nd at 11:00 AM to learn from the experts about why SB2852 (formerly SB1398) needs your support NOW! Read on...
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  1. Webinar | State of Food Policy: An Inside Look at the Feed and Conserve Illinois Movement

    Posted on January 28, 2026

    Join us on February 2nd at 11:00 AM to learn from the experts about why SB2852 (formerly SB1398) needs your support NOW! Read on...
  2. Loop Loves Paper & Plastic Cups!

    Posted on January 13, 2026

    We’re closing the loop with paper and plastic cup recycling! Lake County residents can add clean and empty paper and plastic cups loose in recycling carts. Read on...
  3. Illinois Battery Stewardship Law

    Posted on January 13, 2026

    Beginning January 1, 2026, all single-use and most rechargeable batteries will be accepted at retail and government locations throughout the state, thanks to the Illinois Battery Stewardship Law. Read on...
  4. Properly Disposing of Fluorescent Bulbs and CFLs

    Posted on January 20, 2026

    Illinois passed the Clean Lighting Act (Public Act 103-0799), which phases out fluorescent bulbs due to their mercury content. The act bans screw/bayonet CFLs by January 1, 2026, and all other CFLs/linear fluorescents by January 1, 2027. Read on...
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