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Title:  

Beardstown Ameren CIPS Cleanup (Audio)

 
 Volume/Number:  2001 April 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  What would be your reaction if a utility company announced that they were going to remove potentially hazardous material from the ground in your community? Chances are you would have many questions. Ameren CIPS, an electrical provider in Cass County, made such an announcement to the residents of Beardstown, Illinois. This program talks with company representatives, community residents, and Illinois EPA project managers about the remediation efforts. 10:42 
 Date Created:  03 08 2012 
 Agency ID:   
 ISL ID:  000000040492   Original UID: 20665 FIRST WORD: Beardstown 
 

Title:  

Beck Area Career Center (Audio)

 
 Volume/Number:  2001 September 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Hecker, Illinois is home to a one of a dozen former Nike Hercules Missile sites located across the state. Besides being a part of Illinois' cold war history, the site has also housed the Beck Area Career Center since 1972. The Center has made use of the intact facility and offers educational programs for three surrounding counties. This program focuses on the transition of the former military site to a unique community asset. 8:57 
 Date Created:  03 08 2012 
 Agency ID:   
 ISL ID:  000000040482   Original UID: 20661 FIRST WORD: Beck 
 

Title:  

Best Management Practices for Pork Production

 
 Volume/Number:  2004 October 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Best Management Practices or BMPs refer to operating techniques and good housekeeping principals for reducing and preventing environmental problems. The overall philosophy behind BMPs is to conduct everyday activities in a more environmentally sound manner. By using BMPs, a facility can help protect the environment, save money, and improve community well-being all at the same time. 
 Date Created:  11 19 2004 
 Agency ID:   
 ISL ID:  000000042828   Original UID: 22388 FIRST WORD: Best 
 

Title:  

Bill to Ban the Drying Cleaning Solvent Perchlorothylene Passes Senate Committee

 
 Volume/Number:  2011 March 9 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Illinois Senate Environment Committee today unanimously passed Senate Bill 1617, which phases out the use of perchloroethylene, or perc, by Illinois dry cleaners. The bill now moves to the entire Senate for their consideration. 
 Date Created:  03 09 2011 
 Agency ID:  260**11 
 ISL ID:  000000034862   Original UID: 16336 FIRST WORD: Bill 
 

Title:  

Biodiesel (Audio)

 
 Volume/Number:  2003 July 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Biodiesel is a fuel of the future that is already benefiting air quality and the economy of Illinois. Made from soybeans, often grown by Illinois farmers and using technologies and manufacturing in Illinois, Illinois EPA is encouraging the use of biodiesel in transit buses, school buses and other vehicle. Biodiesel reduces hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide and particulate emissions and eliminates sulfates from the tailpipes of diesel-burning vehicles. The program includes an interview with Director Cipriano, as well as Chicago metro area industry leaders, vendors and municipal leaders. 9:46 
 Date Created:  03 01 2012 
 Agency ID:   
 ISL ID:  000000040431   Original UID: 20551 FIRST WORD: Biodiesel 
 

Title:  

Bonpas Creek Watershed TMDL Report

 
 Volume/Number:  2019 March 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  This report documents the analysis and findings of stage 1 of the TMDL development for water segments within this watershed. Water quality data are gathered by the IEPA, the US Geological Survey, and the USEPA. Illinois is required to identify water bodies that do not meet water quality standards and to determine the Total Maximum Daily Load for pollutants causing the impairment. 
 Date Created:  03-19-2019 
 Agency ID:  IEPA/BOW/IL-2019-001 
 ISL ID:  000000076881   Original UID: 191852 FIRST WORD: Bonpas 
 

Title:  

Bonpas Creek Watershed Total Maximum Daily Load Stage One Report

 
 Volume/Number:  2014 June 19 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  This report documents the analysis and findings of stage 1 of the TMDL development for water segments within this watershed. Illinois is required to identify water bodies that do not meet water quality standards and to determine the Total Maximum Daily Load for pollutants causing the impairment. 
 Date Created:  06-19-2014 
 Agency ID:   
 ISL ID:  000000052204   Original UID: 173378 FIRST WORD: Bonpas 
 

Title:  

Breathe Easy Save Easy Sweepstakes August Winner Selected, New September Prize Announced

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 September 12 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Partners for Clean Air (Illinois PFCA) is pleased to announce the first monthly winner in the Breathe Easy Save Easy Sweepstakes. Theresa Wimberley, of Elgin, was selected as the first monthly prize winner. Ms. Wimberley will receive two box seat tickets to a Chicago White Sox game along with an $80 RTA FareCheck, good for the purchase of CTA, Metra and Pace passes, as well as an Advanced Energy Saver Kit for energy savings up to $1,200. The August prize package was donated in part by E.W. Inman and other Illinois PFCA Corporate Sponsors. 
 Date Created:  09 12 2012 
 Agency ID:  1005**12 
 ISL ID:  000000044949   Original UID: 24423 FIRST WORD: Breathe 
 

Title:  

Breathe Easy Save Easy Sweepstakes Rewards Area Resident for Actions That Improve Air Quality, December's Prize Announced

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 November 28 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  The Breathe Easy Save Easy Sweepstakes October winner is Diane Kantorowski, of Norridge. Ms. Kantorowski was motivated to enter the Sweepstakes at a Brookfield Zoo outreach event because she wanted to be helpful and do her part. Ms. Kantorowski won 4-Gold Circle Tickets to a Chicago Wolves Game, 4-Autographed Chicago Wolves hats, courtesy of the Chicago Wolves Hockey Team, and an $80 RTA FareCheck good for the purchase of CTA, Metra or Pace passes. 
 Date Created:  11 28 2012 
 Agency ID:  1293**12 
 ISL ID:  000000045970   Original UID: 25525 FIRST WORD: Breathe 
 

Title:  

Breathe Easy Save Easy Sweepstakes September Winner Selected, October Prize Includes Chicago Wolves Tickets And RTA Farecheck

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 October 17 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Partners for Clean Air (Illinois PFCA) is pleased to announce the second monthly winner in the Breathe Easy Save Easy Sweepstakes. Melissa G., of Geneva, was selected as the September monthly prize winner. Melissa will receive a Two Year Premier Membership to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago, as well as an RTA FareCheck good for purchase of CTA, Metra or Pace bus passes. The Two Year Premier Membership includes unlimited general admission for two adults and children in the household, as well as four free guest passes. The gift also includes behind-the-scene tours, a discount at the Museum Shop, free admission to over 250 museums around the world and discounts at local green businesses. The membership was donated by The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. 
 Date Created:   
 Agency ID:  1126**12 
 ISL ID:  000000046830   Original UID: 24888 FIRST WORD: Breathe 
 

Title:  

Breathe Easy Save Easy Sweepstakes September Winner Selected, October Prize Includes Chicago Wolves Tickets And RTA Farecheck

 
 Volume/Number:  2012 October 17 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  Illinois Partners for Clean Air (Illinois PFCA) is pleased to announce the second monthly winner in the Breathe Easy Save Easy Sweepstakes. Melissa G., of Geneva, was selected as the September monthly prize winner. Melissa will receive a Two Year Premier Membership to the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum in Chicago, as well as an RTA FareCheck good for purchase of CTA, Metra or Pace bus passes. The Two Year Premier Membership includes unlimited general admission for two adults and children in the household, as well as four free guest passes. The gift also includes behind-the-scene tours, a discount at the Museum Shop, free admission to over 250 museums around the world and discounts at local green businesses. The membership was donated by The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum. 
 Date Created:   
 Agency ID:  1126**12 
 ISL ID:  000000046859   Original UID: 24888 FIRST WORD: Breathe 
 

Title:  

Brownfields Developments (Audio)

 
 Volume/Number:  2001 December 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  One of the key pieces to completing a successful Brownfield (an abandoned and/or underused industrial or commercial property) is to get a developer on board from the beginning. City of Lockport Mayor Frank Mitchell provides an interview talking about the hands-on approach that he and the city have taken to bring in developers for their projects. 11:05 
 Date Created:  03 08 2012 
 Agency ID:   
 ISL ID:  000000040476   Original UID: 20658 FIRST WORD: Brownfields 
 

Title:  

Brownfields Phoenix Award (Audio)

 
 Volume/Number:  2002 January 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  This award was created in 1997 to honor groups that develop Brownfields sites across the nation. Winners are chosen on a regional basis and then compete for the grand prize at the National Annual Brownfields Conference. An Illinois project, the Alton Center Business Park, won a Phoenix Community Impact Award in 2001 and is highlighted in this show. 9:54 
 Date Created:  03 08 2012 
 Agency ID:   
 ISL ID:  000000040475   Original UID: 20657 FIRST WORD: Brownfields 
 

Title:  

Building a Biofuel Plant in Illinois: A Guide to Permit Requirements, Funding Opportunities, and Other Considerations

 
 Volume/Number:  2008 January 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  To meet Governor Blagojevich's goal of offsetting 50 percent of Illinois transportation fuel consumption with instate production of biofuel by 2017, both traditional and next-generation technology will be required. Therefore, new plants will need to maximize energy efficiency or produce higher value products. The State of Illinois wants to help companies build new biofuel plants that are both energy efficient and profitable. With this in mind, the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) has developed Building a Biofuel Plant in Illinois. 
 Date Created:  08 22 2011 
 Agency ID:  IEPA/DO/08-002 
 ISL ID:  000000042540   Original UID: 22054 FIRST WORD: Building 
 

Title:  

Burn Barrels -- Your Questions Answered

 
 Volume/Number:  2010 September 
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  This brochure gives basic information on the use and legality of burn barrels. 
 Date Created:  09 28 2010 
 Agency ID:   
 ISL ID:  000000040214   Original UID: 20434 FIRST WORD: Burn 
 

Title:  

Burn Barrels [30 second radio PSA]

 
 Volume/Number:  [2012]  
 Issuing Agency:   
 Description:  This 30 second public service announcement has to do with burn barrels. 
 Date Created:  05 31 2012 
 Agency ID:   
 ISL ID:  000000043409   Original UID: 22202 FIRST WORD: Burn