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Lt. Governor Quinn honors 26 residents with Environmental Hero Awards

CHICAGO - December 30, 2008.  Lt. Governor Pat Quinn presented the 2008 Environmental Hero Awards to Illinois residents, schools and groups to honor their commitment to the Land of Lincoln's environmental well-being. 

Lt. Governor Quinn highlights watershed conservation and restoration at the Illinois River Coordinating Council quarterly meeting

WILMINGTON - November 6, 2008.  Lt. Governor Quinn chaired the Illinois River Coordinating Council's quarterly meeting at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie.

Lt. Governor Quinn applauds temporary injunction to halt construction of mega-dairy in Jo Daviess County

Concerned citizens unite against threat to clean air and water!

FREEPORT - October 24, 2008.  Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joins with environmental leaders and concerned residents in applauding temporary injunction against the construction of mega-dairy in Jo Daviess County.

Lt. Governor Quinn salutes John A. Logan College for thinking and acting green

CARTERVILLE - October 15, 2008.  Lt. Governor Pat Quinn joined with John A. Logan College board members and administrators in a salute to their commitment to sustainable practices.