Press Releases
Transit and Environmental Advocates Urge Passage of Legislation to Fix and Fund Transit
Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition urges support for legislation that creates and fully funds a regionally-oriented, rider-centered transit system Illinois – Representative Eva-Dina Delgado has introduced SB2111 (House Amendment 001) and Senator Ram Villivalam has introduced HB3438 (Senate Amendment 002)–monumental legislation that would implement significant reforms to Northeast Illinois’ broken transit system to make it safer,…
Read MoreChicago City Council Passes Resolution in Support of $1.5 Billion in Transit Funding & Reform
CHICAGO, IL — With just days left to avert a fiscal cliff and a 40% cut in transit service that could leave Chicagoans without a way to get to work, school and doctor’s appointments, the Chicago City Council voted overwhelmingly to support a resolution calling on the Illinois General Assembly to it reform Northeastern Illinois’…
Read MoreAs U.S. House Republicans Pass the Most Expensive Anti-Environment Bill in History, Illinoisans Call for State Action on Climate and Consumer Protections
Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition’s Climate Action Lobby Day fell just hours before the US House passed a budget that dismantles key federal climate protections Illinois – Early Thursday morning, House Republicans passed a reconciliation bill that wipes out good-paying clean energy jobs and raises energy costs for families by gutting the historic progress made in…
Read MoreIllinois Clean Jobs Coalition Statement on Chicago City Council Resolution in Support of $1.5 Billion in Transit Funding & Reform
CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Way today voted overwhelmingly to support a resolution calling on the Illinois General Assembly to invest $1.5 billion in transit to avert the impending transit fiscal cliff and reform Northeastern Illinois’ transit system to ensure transit is fast, frequent, reliable, clean, and safe.…
Read MoreTransit and Environmental Advocates Lead Fight for Real Transit Reform
Advocates talking to transit riders across Chicagoland about transforming our transit system Chicagoland – With just six weeks left for Illinois lawmakers to act on the transit fiscal cliff that will result in a massive 40% cut to all public transit trains and bus service, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition hosted a Transit Day of…
Read MoreEvanston First Municipality in Illinois to Pass Building Performance Standard Ordinance to Protect Public Health & Climate
Evanston also recently adopted stretch code to save consumers up to $250 per year EVANSTON, IL — In response to the Evanston City Council’s passage of the Healthy Buildings Ordinance (HBO) and previous adoption of the Illinois Stretch Energy Code, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released the following statement: “The Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition applauds…
Read MoreLegislative Champions, Consumer and Environmental Advocates Urge Passage of Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act
Illinois – Today, legislative champions joined consumer and environmental advocates to urge the Illinois General Assembly to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (SB2473/HB3779) amidst surging energy demand sparked by data centers and unprecedented threats to consumers, our grid, and our climate. “Three years ago, Illinois passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act,…
Read MoreIllinois Clean Jobs Coalition Statement on Labor Alliance for Public Transit Announcement
SPRINGFIELD, IL — In response to the Labor Alliance for Public Transit’s announcement of their proposal to improve Northeastern Illinois transit systems, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released the following statement: “The hard-working Illinoisans who operate and maintain Northeastern Illinois’ transit systems are essential to day-to-day reliability and operation, and we’re thrilled to see them…
Read MoreIllinois Clean Jobs Coalition Statement on RTA Announcement
CHICAGO – In response to the Regional Transportation Authority’s announcement of their plans to “transform transit” today, the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition released the following statement: “Illinoisans deserve and want a transformed transit system outlined in the Clean and Equitable Transportation Act (CETA) that coordinates smooth, accessible and equitable service, connects folks to affordable, active…
Read MoreHundreds Rally for Legislation That Trump-Proofs Illinois’ Climate Progress
Illinois – Hundreds of community leaders, environmental advocates, faith leaders, business representatives, consumer groups, students, and state legislators rallied in the Illinois State Capitol Building today in support of the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) Platform. This suite of legislation will ensure Illinois accelerates our climate progress while also responding to new and increasing threats…
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