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IEC, Chicago Environmental Justice Network & more are rallying to celebrate the introduction of the Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impacts Ordinance in Chicago. The policy addresses the environmental & health burdens placed on frontline communities.

Watch live➡️ facebook.com/ilenviro/live_videos
April 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Join us & the IL Clean Jobs Coalition on May 21st in Springfield for #ClimateActionLobbyDay. Help us fight for our future.

📢 We'll be rallying support for clean air, energy affordability, and a transformed transit system in Illinois. #ElectrifyIL

❤️‍🔥 See you there! RSVP: bit.ly/ClimateActio...
April 8, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Today, take action in solidarity with IL farmers & soil health advocates who are at Soil Health Advocacy Day!

Tell your legislators to support a handful of bills that will help make our food system more resilient, sustainable, and equitable.
➡️ act.ilenviro.org/a/soil-healt...
March 5, 2025 at 7:40 PM
HAPPENING NOW: IL Clean Jobs Coalition & Rep. Ann Williams are introducing the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act! This legislation addresses urgent challenges facing our electric grid while prioritizing affordability for consumers & businesses. Tune in: www.facebook.com/ILCleanJobs/...
March 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
🌿IL Democrats in Congress continue to champion our environment, as shown in the 2024 LCV Scorecard! Despite challenges, they fought for clean energy & environmental protection.

📑 Read @lcv.org's full report at scorecard.lcv.org to see how your U.S. representatives scored!
February 26, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Learn how the Clean Air Act gives states authority to regulate vehicle emissions when federal standards don't go far enough, current state programs, and the role of federal oversight in enforcing these standards.

🎟️ act.ilenviro.org/a/clean-tran...
February 25, 2025 at 7:52 PM
You have the power! Tell your legislators to co-sponsor and vote "YES" on the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act. They need to know that Illinoisans believe in a strengthened power grid, consumer protections, and climate action.

Take Action: act.ilenviro.org/a/crga2025
February 20, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Why does our team love public transit? Because you never know who you'll run into! @jenwalling.bsky.social and Dany Robles ran into Rep. Kam Buckner—a big fan of public transit just like us—on their commute to Springfield on the Amtrak. We're all smiles for public transit! #TransitIsEssential
February 18, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Join us in Springfield to advocate for one of Illinois' most precious resources—its soil! Join the Illinois Stewardship Alliance, farmers & partner organizations to educate legislators & rally for soil & water health.

Sign up here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
February 18, 2025 at 6:25 PM
We’re celebrating #TransitEquityDay! This day honors civil rights leader Rosa Parks and underscores that transit is a human and civil right.

⭐️In honor of Transit Equity Day, tell your legislator to support the Clean & Equitable Transportation Act: act.ilenviro.org/a/illinois-c...
February 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We loved the energy at Climate Day at the Capitol! This was the best kick off to what we’re declaring a year of climate action in IL. We advocated for the ICJC Platform—policies that will accelerate our climate progress. Together, we'll #ElectrifyIL to #ActOnClimate!
January 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
You deserve reliable, affordable, and frequent access to transportation that safely connects you to opportunities, amenities, and thriving communities, says Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, on the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act. #ElectrifyIL
January 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Jen Walling, Executive Director of the Illinois Environmental Council, welcomes everyone to Springfield.

“I am thrilled to be here with you all to kick off what we’re declaring a year of climate action in IL! I am thrilled to be here with you all!” #ElectrifyIL
January 7, 2025 at 7:15 PM