Citizen Action IL

In case you needed another reminder why @repdeliaramirez was honored in November with the Citizen Action/Illinois Rising Star Award. A fighter for Illinoisans!

.@CitizenActionIL slams Trump’s Big Ugly Bill for hurting families who depend on SNAP - and they targeted @RepLaHood for supporting the disastrous legislation 👇 “The fact is that everyday people will suffer from these slashes,” said organizer King Moosa wifr.com/2025/11/18/roc…

Good evening from Oakton CC in Skokie, where Citizen Action Illinois is about to kick off a candidate forum for #IL09 I'll try my best to live-tweet this event, which includes 13 Democrats vying to replace Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Evanston) Forum kicks off at 6 p.m.

Your voice, your vote! Be part of the conversation at one of our candidate forums we are co-hosting this fall with @CitizenActionIL and other organizations. 🗳️ #IFTvotes RSVP today!  mobilize.us/citizenactioni…

We’ve wrapped up 3 powerful 'Healthcare is a Human Right' town halls. The “One Big Beautiful Bill” guts Medicaid, Medicare & food aid just to fund tax breaks for the wealthy. Yet, Illinoisans hear lies from their GOP Congressmembers. Here's the facts: citizenaction-il.org/obbbafactcheck

Yesterday, we gathered with seniors, union members, community leaders, and elected officials to celebrate the 90th birthday of Social Security—and to send a clear message: this promise to the American people must be protected.

What if every eligible Illinoisan voted? We’re hosting a timely conversation about universal voting—the idea that casting a ballot should be not only a right, but a civic responsibility. RSVP today >> mobilize.us/citizenactioni…

Yesterday, we stood by advocates across the state to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid. However, this year's celebration is met with outrage as we fight to protect these two critical healthcare programs for generations to come!

We’re throwing a birthday party in Chicago, Peoria, and Carbondale all with the same message: Medicaid and Medicare have saved lives for 60 years and must be protected for generations to come! RSVP for any of the events at the link in our bio!

Illinois communities deserve transparency and accountability. That’s why we’re hosting this event — to unpack what’s really in the bill, break down how it impacts Illinois, and talk about how we fight back. RSVP now! mobilize.us/citizenactioni…

HB 3637, sponsored by Rep. Avelar and Sen. Villa, protects access to mifepristone in Illinois, ensuring people can get the safe, effective reproductive healthcare they need without unnecessary barriers. ⁠ See how your legislators voted on the Mifepristone Access bill in our bio!

We're fired up and ready to fight back for Illinoisans and their healthcare. Join us at one of our upcoming Healthcare is a Human Right Town Halls! RSVP in our bio!

We are proud to support the Responsibility in Firearm Legislation Act (RIFL), HB 3320/SB 2279, last session. Check out the full Op-Ed here: citizenaction-il.org/RIFLActOpEd

We joined allies across state lines for a powerful show of unity and resistance outside the Davenport offices of Rep. Miller-Meeks and Sen. Ernst. 1000+ constituents signed petitions condemning their votes in favor of the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” Their offices? Closed.

After voting to pass Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," Illinois U.S. Congressmembers who voted in support of it had this to say to their constituents. We won't for a second, let Rep. Bost, Miller, and LaHood forget about the harm this bill will have on Illinois working families.

We've shared with you our 2025 Legislative Scorecard! But let's take a closer look 👀 at a specific bill that passed both chambers in Springfield. ⁠ ⁠ See how your legislators voted on the Safe at Home Act here: citizenaction-il.org/scorecard

Our fight for working families continues. No state line can shield us from the impact the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' will have on our neighbors. Join us and our friends at Iowa Citizen Action Network, Fairness for Iowa, and Operation Swing State for a rally on Tuesday!

Illinoisans are going to pay the price. This fight isn't over.

Yesterday, we joined Indivisible Shawnee in Murphysboro, IL to hand deliver petitions from Rep. Mike Bost's own constituents calling on him to oppose any cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in the 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' CALL Rep. Bost TODAY 📞 (202) 224-3121

If I had a billion dollars, with executive director of @CitizenActionIL Anusha Thotakora