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🚨New @LCVoters report shows that Illinois was a national leader in clean energy this year – and that our state’s investments in wind and solar are helping consumers with skyrocketing utility bills. I’ve been proud to partner with @ilenviro to push for this progress.

We stood shoulder to shoulder with workers, riders, advocates and even legislators today to demand a special session to address the issue. Public transit is Public good. Fund it, Fix it, LIKE WE SHOULD! ✊ #UnitedWeMove

IEC & @CEJNetwork & more partners are rallying to celebrate the introduction of the Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance in Chicago. The policy addresses the environmental & health burdens placed on frontline communities. Watch live➡️ facebook.com/ilenviro/live_…

Join us & @ILCleanJobs on May 21st for #ClimateActionLobbyDay. This is our movement's chance to fight for our future. 📢 We'll be rallying support for clean air, energy affordability, and a transformed transit system in Illinois. #ElectrifyIL ❤️‍🔥 RSVP: bit.ly/ClimateAction25

IEC to discuss federal cuts to agriculture programs at a roundtable with Gov. Pritzker, Rep. Nikki Budzinski, environmental leaders, & farmers who saw climate-smart agriculture funding cut off. Tune in today at 1:30 PM CST. ➡️ illinois.gov/about/live-vid…

Last week, we introduced the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act! Learn how the CRGA Act will strengthen our power grid, deliver ratepayer savings, and grow our clean energy economy, then urge your legislators to support the bill! bit.ly/3Do26Xo

NEW: ICJC applauds the City of Evanston for becoming the first municipality in Illinois to pass a Building Performance Standard ordinance, protecting public health and our climate. bit.ly/41WKB9U

Today, take action in solidarity with IL farmers & soil health advocates who are at Soil Health Advocacy Day! Tell your legislators to support a handful of bills that will help make our food system more resilient, sustainable, and equitable. ➡️ act.ilenviro.org/a/soil-health-…

HAPPENING NOW: @ILCleanJobs & @RepAnnWilliams are introducing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act! This legislation addresses urgent challenges facing our electric grid while prioritizing affordability for consumers & businesses. Tune in: facebook.com/ILCleanJobs/li…

Bold action lives in Illinois. In Jan at Climate Day at the Capitol, Sen. Bill. Cunningham said we must do our part to educate lawmakers & inspire confidence among our neighbors to get renewable energy onto the power grid. We can protect consumers, our power grid & our climate!

🌿IL Democrats in Congress continue to champion our environment, as shown in the 2024 LCV Scorecard! Despite challenges, they fought for clean energy & environmental protection. 📑 Read @LCVoters full report at scorecard.lcv.org to see how your U.S. representatives scored!

Learn how the Clean Air Act gives states authority to regulate vehicle emissions when federal standards don't go far enough, current state programs, and the role of federal oversight in enforcing these standards. 🎟️ act.ilenviro.org/a/clean-transp…

You have the power! Tell your legislators to co-sponsor and vote "YES" on the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act. They need to know that Illinoisans believe in a strengthened power grid, consumer protections, and climate action. Take Action: act.ilenviro.org/a/crga2025

IEC will be watching for a budget that invests in key environmental priorities. We must protect our communities from pollution, and move our state in the right direction to meet our conservation and climate goals. ➡️ Watch here at 12 PM CT: illinois.gov/about/live-vid…

Why does our team love public transit? Because you never know who you'll run into! @jencwalling and Dany Robles ran into @RepKamBuckner—a big fan of public transit just like us—on their commute to Springfield on the Amtrak. We're all smiles for public transit!

Join us in Springfield to advocate for one of Illinois' most precious resources—its soil! Join @ILStewards, farmers & partner organizations to educate legislators & rally for soil & water health. Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

We know that we can't wait for the White House when it comes to real climate leadership. It’s clear states like Illinois will be where action presses forward. I’m proud to join @americaisallin as a Co-Chair to continue building a clean energy economy that works for all.

We’re celebrating #TransitEquityDay! This day honors civil rights leader Rosa Parks and underscores that transit is a human and civil right. ⭐️In honor of Transit Equity Day, tell your legislator to support the Clean & Equitable Transportation Act: act.ilenviro.org/a/illinois-ceta

Does the legislative process stress you out? Here are 6 tips to help you launch your advocacy journey. Learn about civics and gain the skills to pass environmental policy in Illinois. 🚀 ➡️ilenviro.org/civics-for-ill…

Last week, ELPC joined a couple of hundred friends for #ClimateAtTheCapitol Lobby Day in Springfield, Illinois. We met with lawmakers to discuss #CleanEnergy / #CleanTransportation solutions and rallied for #ClimateActionNow.