ETHANOL

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22,637

JOBS IN ILLINOIS

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657 MILLION

BUSHELS OF CORN

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$11.4 BILLION

IN ECONOMIC OUTPUT

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WET & DRY ETHANOL PLANTS

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NCERC

National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center

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Illinois Renewable Fuels Association

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The production of ethanol in Illinois equals over 657 million bushels a year

IL Corn tackles legislative barriers to a growing ethanol market.  IL Corn is also updating ethanol infrastructure so that when the legislative barriers are removed, we’re ready to fuel up Illinois! We promote your fuel through programs with local retailers.

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ETHANOL VIDEOS

Ethanol blends give drivers a renewable fuel choice.

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FOOD & FUEL

Illinois farmers grow more than enough corn for all uses

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ETHANOL & LIVESTOCK

Ethanol byproducts make valuable livestock feed.

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LOWER EMISSIONS

In reducing emissions, ethanol outperforms gasoline

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NEWS

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Champion for Cleaner Fuels: Angela Tin Earns State Ethanol Award

By Lindsay Croke • November 25, 2025
IL Corn honors Angela Tin with the 2025 Ethanol Award for her leadership with the American Lung Association of Illinois, advancing cleaner-burning corn-based ethanol, reducing petroleum use, and championing public health and air quality across Illinois.
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Trade Talk: Progress for Farmers

By Lyndi Allen • November 20, 2025
Trade deals and tariff negotiations are increasingly critical as farmers conclude the U.S. corn and soybean harvest; new opportunities could ease profitability pressures
Bill Leigh Testifying at Marquis Injection LLC Hearing

Supporting Those Who Support Corn

By Lyndi Allen • November 6, 2025
Last week, the EPA hosted a public hearing for Marquis Carbon Injection LLC to inject and store carbon dioxide underground at an injection well in Putnam County, Illinois.
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.