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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 MoreIllinois 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 MoreCHICAGO, 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 MoreAdvocates 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 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 MoreIllinois – 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 MoreSPRINGFIELD, 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 MoreCHICAGO – 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 MoreIllinois – 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 MoreCHICAGO – 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 MoreThe Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition is launching an open conversation to explore how communities across Illinois can benefit from the clean energy economy. Listen. Lead. Share. We need your voice!
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