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, […]
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Illinois 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 […]
Read More3rd Annual Clean Energy Champion Awards Recognize Local Leaders in Economic Growth and Innovation
CHICAGO – This afternoon, the 3rd Annual Illinois Clean Energy Champion Awards celebrated job creation by private companies, nonprofit organizations, and governmental units from across Illinois that have seized the chance to make Illinois a national leader in clean energy. The awards recognized what it takes to create and retain good-paying jobs, with a special […]
Read MoreICJC Poll: Illinois voters 2-1 support unifying CTA, Pace, Metra and RTA into one agency
CHICAGO — Simply asking voters if they support unifying the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA), Regional Transportation Authority (RTA), Metra, and Pace into one agency is not only supported by a 2-1 margin statewide, according to a new poll; a solid majority of voters in the Chicago area also support it. By margins of 54-27% (+27) […]
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