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Illinois lawmakers passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act in 2021. That law sets a goal to get 1 million electric vehicles on the road by 2030 and includes funding to build EV infrastructure across the state and provide rebates to customers for electric vehicle purchases.

Report: Illinois would see $49.2B in health benefits with widespread EV adoption

Ryan Denham

A new report quantifies the potential health benefits of a widespread transition to zero-emission (electric) passenger vehicles and electricity. That report was released Wednesday by the American Lung Association.

Heart of Illinois Sierra Club Secretary and Conservation Co-Chair Joyce Blumenshine says bad air quality can lead to the most costs for those who can least afford them. She said citizen advocacy has led companies and governments to make changes to protect the environment.

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Bloomington-Normal Gets 'B' In Ozone Quality Report As Peoria Struggles

Christine Hatfield

The American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report has produced mixed results for Peoria and Bloomington-Normal.

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Lung Association Study: Illinois Lags In Cutting Tobacco Use

A new study by the American Lung Association says Illinois is not doing enough to reduce tobacco use.The report titled "State of Tobacco Control" gives…