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Amanda Vinicky | WTTW Efforts for a major energy overhaul that stalled with the coronavirus were further waylaid when in mid-July, prosecutors charged Commonwealth Edison with bribery. A coalition of advocates says rather than be timid, legislators need to approve a clean energy plan now more than ever. They’re seizing the opportunity of the Springfield…

By Marilyn Lynch | The State Journal-Register A coalition of environmental, business and faith groups is calling for legislation that would make the ethics reform measures recently imposed on utility giant Commonwealth Edison apply to all utilities in Illinois, with enforcement from an independent entity such as the Illinois Commerce Commission. “Like people all across…

By CST Editorial Board There could be no more perfect time to push harder for more environmentally friendly renewable energy in Illinois. The Legislature should seize the day Why isn’t Illinois charging ahead in reforming state policies with respect to all forms of energy — from fossil fuels to nuclear to solar to wind? There…

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.

By Ted Cox | One Illinois The Clean Energy Jobs Act got pushed to the back burner with the abbreviated spring session of the General Assembly last week. The irony there is that it might be even more critical now with the need to revive the economy in the coronavirus pandemic. Calling it a “robust…

By Charity Bell | WGEM “Solar energy technology is coming to John Wood Community College. The college has received two grants from the Illinois Green Economy Network to install energy-conserving solar panels. President Mike Elbe says they were granted around $465,000 from the Illinois Green Economy Network to fund this project at JWCC’s Workforce Development…

By Dan Brannan | River Bender SPRINGFIELD – In March before the coronavirus shutdown, Alton students participated in a lobby day hosted by the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition (ICJC) in Springfield. The day was made possible due to the support ACES 4 Youth organization in Alton received from Alton Superintendent, Mark Cappel, Assistant Superintendent, Kristie…