Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is limited access to the Board’s offices. All filers should use electronic filing by following the “Clerk’s Office And COOL” pull down screen below or the link below. Please direct any questions to the Clerk’s Office at 312-814-4925.
The May 26, 2022 Regular Board Meeting will be held in person and via video conference at the JRTC room 11-512 and Illinois Pollution Control Springfield Board Hearing Room at 11:00 a.m.
We’re Moving! We will be providing additional information in the near future including meeting locations. Effective June 1, 2022, the new address for the Pollution Control Board will be: 60 E. Van Buren St., Ste. 630, Chicago, IL 60605
The Illinois Environmental Protection Act (Act) was enacted in 1970 for the purpose of establishing a comprehensive State-wide program to restore, protect, and enhance the quality of the environment in our State. To implement this mandate, the Act established the Illinois Pollution Control Board (Board) and accorded it the authority to adopt environmental standards and regulations for the State, and to adjudicate contested cases arising from the Act and from the regulations.
With respect for this mandate, and with recognition for the constitutional right of the citizens of Illinois to enjoy a clean environment and to participate in State decision-making toward that end, the Board dedicates itself to: