Archive for June 2020

Peoria Journal Star | Op-ed by Ryan Hidden In response to the recent Op-Ed by Tim Benson, the Clean Energy Jobs Act (CEJA) would be a major step forward in creating a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient economy for residents of Illinois. Over the course of the past year, Illinois residents have experienced extreme weather,…

Listen to Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition representative Pete Giangreco on WCPT to discuss a recent poll that shows 82% of Illinoisans support the Clean Jobs Act.

By the Chicago Sun-Times Editorial Board The Illinois Legislature blew a chance this spring to make sure your electricity bill doesn’t go up and, while they’re at it, protect the environment. But there’s still a long shot they could set things right. Just the other day, we urged the Legislature to schedule a special summer…

Democratic State Rep. Ann Williams joins the show to discuss a legislative response to calls for police reform and reinvestment in communities hit by looting. Ann also talks about the Clean Energy Jobs Act and what it could mean in terms of new employment opportunities in a post-COVID-19 environment. Listen to the piece at WGN.