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Chicago Dinner with Green Mayoral Candidate by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Chicago dinner will feature Farheen Hakeem, Arab-American Green Party candidate for Mayor of Minneapolis.

Holocaust and Genocide Education in Illinois by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Studies will now include recent atrocities in Armenia, Ukraine, Cambodia, Bosnia, Rwanda and Sudan.

Air Pollution Action Day Continued by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Chicago area residents asked to follow Green Actions list.

Governor Creates Local Government Consolidation Commission by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Commission to make recommendations to reduce the number of local governments and to increase their efficiency and economy.

Chicago Considering Anti-War Resolution by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

40 of 50 Alderman already supportive

Oil Refineries Pose Unnecessary Security Risk to 3 Million in Illinois by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Oil refineries needlessly put 3,183,000 people in Illinois at risk of injury or death in the event of an accident or deliberate attack, according to a new report released today by the Illinois Public Interest Research Group.

Another Air Pollution Action Day Called by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Chicago metropolitan area residents asked to take “Green Actions.”

Regional Planning Board Created in Northeast Illinois by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Governor signs legislation combining separate transportation and land use planning agencies for northeastern Illinois into a single entity.

Madigan Testifies Against ComEd Proposal by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Commonwealth Edison’s proposal to purchase electricity and set rates through an auction could produce billions of dollars of windfall profits for a ComEd affiliate while increasing electric rates for ComEd’s residential and business customers, according to expert testimony filed by Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office.

House Bill 672 Becomes Law by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Law allows local governments in Illinois to regulate smoking in public places.

Senate Bill 250 Becomes Law by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Illinois Capital Development Board required to initiate training series to increase awareness and understanding of green building techniques and rating systems.

Obama Criticizes VA Decision by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

VA review of 72,000 PTSD cases only includes vets awarded full benefits, not those denied.

Senate Bill 635 Becomes Law by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Intercity Passanger Rail Fund created for the operation of intercity passenger rail services in Illinois.

ICPR Posts Most Recent Illinois Campaign Contributions by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

The most comprehensive and user-friendly database of contributors to Illinois campaigns has been updated with the sources of $22.4 million in recent contributions to Illinois political parties and candidates.

Judges Reccomend $55 Million Nicor Rate Hike by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Despite federal, and state probes, two administrative law judges of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) have recommended the rate hike, even as the utility faces state and federal investigations and its customers brace for soaring winter heating prices, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) said Thursday.

ComEd/Exelon Urged To Make Good on Its Clean Energy Promise by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Event Highlights Benefits of Wind and Solar Power, as ICC Deadline Approaches

Hollinger International Restructures Chicago Group by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Group of over 100 publications reorganized into three divisions and renamed Sun-Times News Group.

Comment on Proposed EPA Loophole by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Proposed rules weaken air pollution controls and prevent the public from obtaining copies of plans to minimize emmissions during startup, shutdown, and malfunctions.

Financial Assistance for Drought Stricken Farmers by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Governor Blagojevich encourages farmers affected by drought to apply for state low-interest loan program. Governor and U.S. Department of Agriculture also expand Illinois Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program to provide state and federal dollars to farmers to preserve waterways.

UNI World Conference Held in Chicago by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Unions show solidarity and call for global unionism.

Illinois Responds to Hurricane Katrina by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Governor Blagojevich announces hotline to assist refugees from Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama who come to Illinois.

Lt. Governor Quinn Makes Fuel Proposals by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Proposes legislation to give the Citizen's Utility Board watchdog duties over oil companies, urges Big Oil to stock E-85 fuel.

Environmental, Consumer Groups Tell ComEd to Stop Power Play by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

A broad coalition of environmental and consumer groups on Thursday expressed outrage over Exelon/Commonwealth Edison’s decision to break its commitment to implement Governor Rod Blagojevich’s Sustainable Energy Plan.

Beginning Solar Electric Class by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Saturday, September 17, 2005, 10AM–4PM Location: 1230 E. Honey Creek Rd., Oregon, IL

Green Volunteers Needed by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

 

Illinois EPA Permits 21 Coal-Fired Power Plants by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

The Illinois EPA has decided to issue Clean Air Act Permit Program (CAAPP) permits to 21 coal-fired power plants.

Coal-Fired Power Plant by admin — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Coal-Fired Power Plant

IVI-IPO "A to Z" Campaign Workshop by timtacker — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

The Independent Voters of Illinois Independent Precinct Organization will be holding a workshop entitled "Everything You Need to Know About Campaigns... From A to Z" on January 7, 2006.

DFA Opposition and Campaign Research Workshop by timtacker — last modified 2006-01-10 16:15

Democracy for America will be hosting an "Opposition and Campaign Research" workshop at the Adler Planetarium in Chicago, at 6:00PM, on Wednesday, January 25, 2006.