Press Releases
Citizen Action/Illinois is the state's largest public interest organization. Building on over two decades of experience, Citizen Action/Illinois is a key player in the fight for social and economic justice at the state and national levels. Citizen Action/Illinois has led campaigns for lower utility rates, fair taxes, affordable and quality health care, insurance and campaign finance reform, and stronger environmental and food safety protections. Citizen Action/Illinois works hard to hold our elected officials accountable on these issues every day in the State House and in the Congress.
Statement by William McNary on the State of the State Address
Date:01/27/2016FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement by William McNary on the State of the State Address
Date:01/27/2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Statement by William McNary on incolnshire Local Right to Work Ordinance
Date:12/15/2015December 14, 2015
Statement by William McNary on Lincolnshire Local Right to Work Ordinance
Date:12/15/2015December 14, 2015
Citizen Action/Illinois Statement on Protections from Predatory Loans for Servicemembers
Date:08/05/2015In response to new rules implemented by the Department of Defense, Citizen Action/Illinois released the following statement:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 4th, 2015
Statement by Lynda DeLaforgue, Co-Director, on Department of Defense rule updating Military Lending Act of 2006
New protections will stop lenders from exploiting loopholes to target servicemembers
With high-cost loans and abusive collection tactics
Statement by William McNary on Gov. Rauner's appearance at the Chicago City Council
Date:05/07/2015On May 6th, Governor Rauner appeared before the Chicago City Council to make an appeal for support of his "Turnaround Agenda." The following statement was released to press in response.
CFPB Puts Forth Historic Proposal to End the Payday Debt Trap
Date:03/26/2015(CHICAGO, ILLINOIS) _ Earlier today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a working draft of a proposal to rein in abusive low-dollar lending schemes such as payday, auto title and installment lending. The draft, presented at a field hearing in Richmond, VA, would require lenders to verify before making a loan that borrowers can pay it back on time, without re-borrowing, and still cover their basic necessities like rent, food and utilities.
UPDATED for Run-off: Congratulations to Citizen Action/Illinois Winning Endorsed Candidates for Chicago Municipal Elections
Date:02/25/2015
“The Neighborhood Builders Win"
Response of William McNary to Governor Rauner’s 2015 Budget Proposal
Date:02/18/2015[Springfield] William McNary, Co-Director of Citizen Action/Illinois, said “Governor Rauner’s budget gives a massive windfall to those needing it the least while defunding public services for those who need them the most. The budget the Governor unveiled today is a cold-blooded vision for the future of our state. Many of his proposals will wipe out years of building better working, economic, educational and health care opportunities for the families of Illinois.
