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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 from Citizen Action/Illinois on Governor's Signing of Medicaid and Health Cuts Legislation
Date:06/14/2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
For more information contact: Lynda DeLaforgue 312/427-2114 x 202
June 14, 2012
STATEMENT FROM CITIZEN ACTION/ILLINOIS ON GOVERNOR’S SIGNING OF MEDICAID AND HEALTH CUTS LEGISLATION
Seniors and Advocates Protest Elimination of Illinois Cares Rx
Date:05/30/2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 30, 2012
Contact: Lynda DeLaforgue, Co-director Citizen Action/IL: 312.427.2114 x202
Seniors and Advocates to Protest Elimination of Illinois Cares Rx
Groups Call on Governor Quinn to Restore or Delay Cuts to Critical Program for 160,00 Illinoisans
CA/IL Calls on Governor Quinn to Issue Amendatory Veto to Allow for Safe Transition for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Date:05/25/2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 25, 2012
Contact: Lynda DeLaforgue, Co-director Citizen Action/IL: 312.427.2114 x202
Citizen Action/Illinois Calls on Governor Quinn to Issue Amendatory Veto to Allow for Safe Transition for Seniors and People with Disabilities
Today, Citizen Action/Illinois joined with several other groups in calling on Governor Quinn to issue an amendatory veto of SB2840 in order to allow for a safe and orderly transition for the enrollees in the Illinois Cares RX program.
Citizen Action/Illinois Announces Endorsement of President Barack Obama
Date:02/10/2012
For Immediate Release February 10, 2012
Contact: Lynda DeLaforgue 312-427-2114 X202
Citizen Action/Illinois Announces 2012 Primary Election Endorsements
Date:02/04/2012
For Immediate Release
February 4, 2012UPDATED February 10, 2012
Rep. Jackson Opposes Closing Tinley Park Mental Health Center
Date:01/17/2012For Immediate Release Contact: Rick Bryant
Monday, January 16, 2012 (312) 505-6001
Obama: Discrimination against jobless "makes absolutely no sense."
Date:09/21/2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Aug. 30, 2011
Contact: David Elliot, USAction
202.263.4567, 202-607-7036 (cell)
OBAMA: DISCRIMINATION AGAINST JOBLESS ‘MAKES ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE’
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS COME AFTER USACTION LAUNCHES ONLINE CAMPAIGN TO STOP HIRING DISCRIMINATION
Washington, D.C. – Last month, USAction launched an online petition campaign aimed at companies that refuse to consider hiring unemployed workers, a perverse form of discrimination in today’s economy.
Don’t let the Grinch steal your holidays!
Date:12/06/2010
Campaign warns consumers of the dangers of payday loans
IDOT's green construction policies yield public health and air quality benefits
Date:08/04/2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 30, 2010
Illinois Pollution Campaign Touts IDOT for Green Construction Practices
IDOT Action Yields Public Health and Air Quality Benefits
Citizen Action/Illinois calls for open lottery process
Date:07/21/2010
Public Interest Organization Cites Billions of Dollars at Stake
CHICAGO – Citizen Action/Illinois is calling on Governor Quinn and state officials to impose the highest of standards in their selection of a private management company to oversee the Illinois Lottery. The state has recently issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) seeking private managers to oversee the Lottery, the state’s fourth largest revenue generator. Bids are due on July 30, 2010.
This is a high-profile decision that is being carefully watched across the country and by other states.
