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Trump’s Legacy: Fewer Rules, More Damage The Cost of Rolling Back Environmental Protections

Yesterday the Trump administration torpedoed the "endangerment finding" which was a legally necessary determination that gave the EPA authority to regulate the emissions of greenhouse gases that drive dangerous climate change.

Substack article: "This is regulatory gaslighting."

Data Centers: Information Overload for Illinois? They’re huge. They’re noisy. They run 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They consume astonishing amounts of electricity and water. They pollute the air. And their developers want...

Don't miss this critical discussion about data centers in Illinois.

Join Third Act Illinois TONIGHT to hear details about the rapid proliferation and impact of data centers across the state.

Learn how we can support the POWER Act.
Register here: tinyurl.com/ykwk5bcz

What’s a concerned citizen to do? Join Third Act IL on Wed., Feb. 11, @7pm to learn about the rapid proliferation & impact of data centers in IL.
Hear how to support the POWER Act, a bill designed to put environmental curbs on how data centers operate in Illinois. Register now: tinyurl.com/ykwk5bcz

Join us on Wed., Feb. 11, when Third Act Illinois will be joined by organizers at the state/local levels to discuss Data Centers in Illinois. And and what we can do about it. bit.ly/4qS6EZx
#350chicago #ilenvironmentalcouncil #thirdact #sustainablespringfield #votesolarillinois #MakePollutersPay

Tell the Senate: Not a penny more for ICE brutality | Indivisible

TODAY, the Senate will vote on additional funding for ICE/CBP.
CALL YOUR SENATORS: TELL THEM NO MORE.

ICE has been terrorizing/murdering folks. They are MASKED, UNACCOUNTABLE & UNTRAINED-too much CHAOS!! They are targeting the wrong people, not the criminals & drug traffickers, with no due process.

The dance flash mob group has a new name--Dancing for Democracy!
Please join us Feb 7 to help spread the joy thought dance!

Stay tuned for some exciting news! Save the date.

YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)

Solidarity for Minneapolis from everywhere!!

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The Future of Gas in Illinois: A discussion for a cleaner, healthier future Join us on January 31st, 2026 to unpack how gas bills are becoming increasingly unaffordable, the ways gas utilities impact our communities, and what accountability really looks like.

Are you a Nicor customer? Join us in Rockford to learn more about your gas bill, access resources, and weigh in on the future of our energy systems in Illinois!

Learn more and RSVP: bit.ly/4pD4Xh2

"I've Been to the Mountaintop": In Final Speech, MLK Spoke of Reaching "Promised Land" of Equality Support our work: https://democracynow.org/donate/sm-desc-yt Today is the federal holiday that honors civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was born January 15, 1929, and was assassinated April 4, 1968, at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis at just 39 years old. We play an excerpt from King's last speech, "I Have Been to the Mountaintop," in which he spoke of the ongoing struggle for equal rights that he said would continue even without him. "I've seen the promised land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight, that we, as a people, will get to the promised land," King said. He was killed one day later. Democracy Now! is an independent global news hour that airs on over 1,500 TV and radio stations Monday through Friday. Watch our livestream at democracynow.org Mondays to Fridays 8-9 a.m. ET. Subscribe to our Daily Email Digest: https://democracynow.org/subscribe

Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr. and interpret his words in the context of our nation's current situation and stature. His values of true freedom, peaceful revolution, free speech, and focus on people are as true today as they were in the mid 60's.
This Democracy Now video is worth watching.

Are you a Nicor customer? Join us in Rockford to learn more about your gas bill, access resources, and weigh in on the future of our energy systems in Illinois!

Learn more and RSVP: bit.ly/4pD4Xh2

Today, #GovPritzker signed yet ANOTHER climate bill into law, the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act. It will deliver consumer savings & accelerate our clean energy goals.
Illinois #ActsOnClimate & #WinsOnClimate.
Big wins require big teamwork--Third Act Illinois stepped up to help.

Climate inspiration around the world Six continents, six stories, and many reasons for hope in 2026

Happy New Year's Day!
Here's some climate inspiration from around the world--six continents, six stories, and many reasons for hope in 2026, from Katherine Hayhoe.

Visit substack.com/home/post/p-...

Learn why Fossil Fuel Divestment is a Win-Win-Win for IL, its pensioners & its residents.

Learn why Fossil Fuel Divestment is a Win-Win-Win for IL, its pensioners & its residents. On 1/7/26.

Hosted by the IL Environmental Council & featuring IL legislative lead sponsors, members of the Climate Safe Pensions Illinois coalition will explain why.

Protect IL Pensions, Protect Our Planet!

Learn why Fossil Fuel Divestment is a Win-Win-Win for IL, its pensioners & its residents. On 1.7.26.

Hosted by the IL Environmental Council & featuring IL legislative lead sponsors, members of the Climate Safe Pensions Illinois coalition will explain why.

Protect Pensions, Protect the Planet!

Today Governor Pritzker signed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority Act into law. It invests in our future & delivers the transit system Illinoisans deserve.
Big thanks to Illinois Third Actors who supported the bill, signed petitions, attended Lobby Days, went to events, worked with IL CleanJobs

Great Robert F. Kennedy quote for Standing Strong and Acting Strong.

"Each time a man stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope."

DAY OF AFFIRMATION ADDRESS, CAPETOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, 6/6/66.

62 faith institutions announced their divestment from fossil fuel companies, sending a strong signal at the UN climate summit in Brazil on the urgent need for fossil fuel phase out.

Seize the moment-pass the Illinois Fossil Fuel Divestment Act!
ACT NOW: www.climatesafepensionsillinois.org/act-now

10 Years After a Breakthrough Climate Pact, Here’s Where We Are Has anything really changed in the decade since the Paris Agreement was reached? Actually, quite a lot.

@thirdactillinois.bsky.social Mixed bag on climate progress since the Paris agreement 10 years ago with solar energy’s growth the big “bright spot”. #thirdact #350chicago #climaterealitychicago #sunday www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

After long negotiations, the IL General Assembly passed the Northern Illinois Transit Authority (NITA) Act, which includes an investment of >$1.5 billion in transit & critical reforms to ensure transit agencies deliver a coordinated, cost-efficient regional transit service.
bit.ly/transitpassage

The Clean & Reliable Grid Affordability Act has passed both the House & Senate, and is now headed to Governor JB Pritzker’s desk! The CRGA Act will help lower energy bills across the state, while doubling the clean energy investment made in CEJA.
Once again, Illinois is leading. bit.ly/crgapassage

One of the highlights of the Chicago No Kings event was the Third Act Illinois Rise and Resist Flash-Mob Dancers, who even made it onto The Daily Show!! They certainly brought Joy and Fun to many, maybe millions, across America.

Tomorrow is the BIG day when we share how we feel about our country and express our right to FREE SPEECH.

NO KINGS Day will be monumental in showing OUR POWER to share HOPE and CONCERN.

If you can't make the Chicago event, there are other events in Illinois: www.mobilize.us/nokings/?tag...

Hands Off Chicago / No Kings! Rally and March · Indivisible Chicago Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is ...

We are an endorsing partner of the No Kings Rally & March in Chicago 10.18.25. Sign up here: tinyurl.com/33az4zb4.

To take part in a special “Adopt-a-Block” during the march, sign up here: tinyurl.com/3x4cyrz2,

Prefer to attend the rally & march, meet at the Petrillo Music Shell @11:45 AM.

In Chicago we don’t put up with wannabe kings or tyrants. Let’s come together to say: Hands Off Chicago & NO KINGS!
Find an event www.mobilize.us/nokings/

10.18.25, 12PM
Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago

3rd Act Illinois is an endorsing partner for the Hands Off Chicago/No Kings Rally & March.

Join us at the Sun Day Solar Fest on 9/21 to celebrate solar energy. The event will be MC’d by longtime WBEZ host Jerome McDonnell and Rev. Abby Mohaupt with a number of expert speakers on solar energy, instant permitting, building electrification & more! RSVP: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...

Join us for the Sun Day Solar Fest on September 21st for family friendly fun like a puppet parade, games, sing along’s, musical performances & flashmob dancing! We will have helpful resources & experts showing how you can join the solar energy revolution. RSVP: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...

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Wonderful interview yesterday with Third Actor Jean Bryan on the Live from the Heartland show as she shared the origin and details of Chicago's Sun Day Solar Fest.

Sunday, 9/21, from 12-4PM, just west of the Montrose Beach dog park. Register: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...
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Join us at the Sun Day Solar Fest on 9/21 to celebrate solar energy with our 24 partner organizations including solar installers, community solar, faith, climate, environmental & social justice orgs at the event. Join us & learn all about clean energy. #SunDay RSVP: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...

Join us for the Sun Day Solar Fest & have fun with all sorts of activities. Be part of a national movement of people moving to clean energy & enjoy a wide variety of entertainment: music, kids' activities, sing-alongs, engaging speakers, & flash mob dancing. RSVP: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...