Illinois EPA

We’re playing our favorite card today: 🚫🥤
SKIP the Straw.

This Skip the Straw Day, make small actions that create a big difference. Reduce single-use plastics and deal a better hand to our environment. ♻️🌎

We’ll be at the Black Heritage Month Career Fair on Thursday! 💼

Stop by our table to learn more about careers at Illinois EPA, meet members of our team, and explore how you can make a difference protecting Illinois’ air, land, and water. 🌎

For more info: www.facebook.com/events/13820...

When U.S. EPA withdrew from the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal response, Illinois EPA took action to ensure cleanup continued, and accountability remained.

Learn more about the response, oversight, and enforcement actions in our StoryMap: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/0eff...

Stay up to date with the latest information, news, and alerts from the Illinois Air Team.

🔗 Visit ilairteam.com for more info.

🔋 Happy National Battery Day!

DYK? Batteries should never go in the trash or recycling bin. Improper disposal can cause fires and release harmful chemicals.

Recycle them safely at convenient Illinois drop-off locations. Find one near you: batterynetwork.org/stewards/sta...

We’re back at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for the Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Fair! 🚗 Stop by to meet the team from Illinois EPA and explore careers with us. 🌎

Don't miss your chance to connect with us this spring! 👉 bit.ly/IEPARecruiting

📰 Illinois EPA Notifies Elburn Community Water System of Right-to-Know Requirements Triggered by Recent Sampling.

Read the full news release: epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/...

We know that the information about PFAS can be overwhelming, let us help you break it down.

For more information, visit our website at epa.illinois.gov/topics/water....

🎂 Happy birthday to President Abraham Lincoln!

In the Land of Lincoln, his legacy reminds us that our actions today shape the future. Illinois EPA is committed to protecting our environment for generations to come.

We welcomed students from University of Illinois’ DVM–MPH program to learn about Illinois EPA’s work.

Staff covered HABs, medical waste, CAFO permitting, emergency response, & our partnership with U.S. EPA.

Thanks to these future veterinary & public health professionals for visiting! 🌎

Hey Salukis! We’re heading to SIU Carbondale next week for the spring career fair. 🌎

Don't miss your chance to connect with us and talk about careers at Illinois EPA! bit.ly/IEPARecruiting

We had a great time at Literacy Jam last weekend! 🎶📚 Kids stopped by our booth to play plinko and test their knowledge about air, land, and water. Depending on where the chip landed, they answered an environmental question or scored a bonus! Learning and fun all in one. 💚

Hey, Bradley University students! We're coming to you!

Join us at the Spring Job & Internship Fair on Thursday to learn about exciting careers with Illinois EPA. 🌎💼

Check out our full career fair schedule: bit.ly/IEPARecruiting

Stay connected! Follow the Illinois Air Team on X and check ilairteam.com for updates and mobile testing sites near you 🚗💨

💌🥰 We’re sharing our love for the environment this Valentine’s Day! Show your love by taking care of your local environments, and together we can preserve a healthier Illinois. 🫶💗

We're heading to University of Illinois for the Spring Engineering Career Fair! 🌎 Stop by the Illini Union to chat with us about career opportunities at Illinois EPA.

Don't miss your chance to connect with us at a spring career fair! 👉 bit.ly/IEPARecruiting

🏈 Super Bowl parties = big fun, big spending, and big food waste! Americans will spend around $17B this year on food and party supplies . Keep it eco-friendly: recycle, reduce overconsumption, and choose sustainability. ♻️🌎

🚨 Reminder! Illinois EPA is offering 6 opportunities through the Michael Curry Internship Program with the Governor’s Office!

Internships available in Cook & Sangamon counties. Apply by March 6. 🔗 bit.ly/IEPACurryInt...

In 2025, Illinois EPA’s Office of Emergency Response handled 965 hazmat incidents across the state. Our State On Scene Coordinators work quickly to reduce risks and keep Illinois communities safe.

🔗 For more information on emergency response incidents: epa.illinois.gov/topics/emerg...

🩺💉 Safe sharps disposal saves lives. Used needles, syringes, and lancets can injure others if tossed way improperly.

Learn how to dispose safely: epa.illinois.gov/topics/waste...

Get certified in evaluating visible emissions this spring at Smoke School in Springfield!

📅 Initial Certification Lecture (new participants): April 21
📅 Field Certification: April 22-23
📝 Register by April 17 to secure your spot!
🌐 Sign up today: bit.ly/3QVvHeW

Hey Redbirds! We're heading to Illinois State University this week! 🌎 Stop by the Bone Student Center to chat with us about your future career at Illinois EPA.

Don't miss your chance to connect with us! 👉 bit.ly/IEPARecruiting

The Illinois EPA would like to recognize Black History Month by highlighting a few Black Americans that have made significant contributions to the environmental field. Here's to the legacy, contributions, and impact of Black Americans who have continued to move us forward.

🎬📢 Last Call for 5th & 6th Grade Classrooms!

This is the final weekend to enter the Illinois EPA’s 2026 Video Contest!

Create a 60-second video showing how everyone can help keep our air healthy!

For more info: epa.illinois.gov/topics/educa...

🎨✍️ Final Call for 5th & 6th Grade Artists and Writers!

There’s still time to enter the Illinois EPA’s 2026 Poster, Poetry, and Prose Contest. Entries must be submitted by Monday!

For more info: bit.ly/4tfp7kn

🚗🔌 The Illinois EPA Electric Vehicle Rebate Program application period has been extended through May 31, 2026, giving more residents time to apply for rebates on new or used electric vehicles.

For more info see the full news release: epa.illinois.gov/content/dam/...

🥶 It’s still REALLY cold out there.
With frigid temperatures sticking around, extreme cold can put stress on household plumbing and community water systems. Take a few simple steps to help prevent frozen pipes and protect your home.

🥶🧂 Fun fact: It’s even too cold for salt to do its job! When temps get below about 15°F, extra salt won’t melt ice and it just washes into our waterways. Shovel first, use sand for traction, and stay safe out there!