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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bluestem Biosciences

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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

IL Corn, Illinois Farm Bureau, and Illinois Ag in the Classroom staff and interns at Marquis Energy

A Close-Up Look at Marquis’ Growing Impact

By Pearl McDade • August 13, 2026
Interns tour Marquis, exploring ethanol, carbon capture, and innovation that supports Illinois farmers and jobs.
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The Evolution of Ethanol: 40 Years of Progress

By Pearl McDade • July 31, 2026
From the oxygenate debates of the 1990s to today’s push for year-round E-15, IL Corn has promoted ethanol's impact on corn prices, cleaner fuel, and energy security.
ICTV

Setting the Record Straight on Ethanol: A Conversation with Brian West

By Tara Desmond • July 2, 2026
E15, E20, E30: What the Research Really Shows
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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.