After years of negotiations, state lawmakers consider measures to phase out plastic bags, foam food containers – Chicago Tribune/Yahoo

“I’ve seen there’s still foam in the Stratton cafeteria, so I would like to see the state leading by example,” said Jack Darin, director of the Illinois Sierra Club chapter, referring to a state government office building in Springfield that was required to stop procuring foam, or polystyrene, for use by January 2025 under the 2023 law.