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Community Relations
The Office of Community Relations works with the public to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental programs at the Illinois EPA. The main goal of the Office of Community Relations is to ensure that the public receives accurate and timely information about Illinois EPA activities while offering the public the opportunity to provide input on environmental decisions.
Staff in the Office of Community Relations perform the following duties on a day-to-day basis:
- Develop and issue public notices, fact sheets, pamphlets, news releases, and responsiveness summaries;
- Coordinate the Illinois EPA Right-to-Know program;
- Explain environmental statutes, rules, and regulations to the public;
- Arrange and coordinate public meetings, hearings, workshops, and conferences to address public concerns and to answer questions about Illinois EPA activities - such as pending permit decisions, site cleanups, and new program initiatives;
- Respond to pubic complaints and inquiries about Illinois EPA programs/facility permits; and
- Assist Illinois EPA technical staff with property access and public meetings.
Related Information and Resources
Notice of comment periods and meetings for various proposed Agency actions.
How to submit a complaint and an online form
Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Requests
Rules, fees, and an online form to submit your request
Information about asbestos, fluorescent lamps, pollution prevention, electronics recycling, lead-based paint, and more
Staff Directory
The following directory lists the Office of Community Relations staff at the Illinois EPA and how to contact them.
| Staff Name and Job Title | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|
| General Office Phone Number | (217) 524-3735 | |
| Brad Frost, Manager | (217) 782-7027 | |
| Jeff Guy, Hearing Officer/Right-to-Know Program Coordinator | (217) 785-8724 | |
| Rodolfo Alanis, Community Relations Coordinator | (847) 553-9251 | |
| Sabrina Bailey, Community Relations Coordinator | (847) 294-4394 | |
| Sarah Brubaker, Community Relations Coordinator | (217) 786-0790 | |
| Barb Lieberoff, Community Relations Coordinator | (217) 524-3038 | |
| Bridget Drea, Social Media Coordinator/Digital Content Administrator | (217) 782-9871 |