ILGP Presidential Primary Voting Now Open

The Illinois Green Party is holding its Presidential Primary now through the end of the day Feb. 19. Voting is open to current and new ILGP members. For a primary ballot/membership form, visit www.ilgp.org/primary-ballot.

Green Party National Convention, July 12-15

The Green Party of the United States will hold its 2012 Presidential Nominating Convention in Baltimore, Maryland, from July 12-15, 2012. During the convention, delegates from across the country will officially choose a Green Party nominee for President of the United States. Visit gpconvention2012.com for meeting and travel information.

ILGP 2012 State Convention, Macomb, March 2-4

The Illinois Green Party 2012 State Convention will take place at Western Illinois University in Macomb, March 2-4, hosted by the WIU Campus Greens. This year’s convention will involve selection of delegates to the Green National Convention (Baltimore, July 12-15), panels, and planning for our presidential petition drive which begins on March 27. [...]

Greens help organize Occupy Naperville

On Saturdays, 10 a.m., Occupy Naperville will march and rally in support of the ongoing Occupy Wall Street movement in New York City. Steve Alesch, chairman of the DuPage Greens and one of the key organizers of the group, told the Daily Herald that “Our government isn’t listening to the 99 percent. They’re only representing the corporations and wealthiest 1 percent…”


Spotlight

Call for Candidates for 2012 Elections!

The Illinois Green Party is calling for candidates to come forward for the 2012 election cycle. Voter discontent with the two entrenched parties continues to grow, and here in Illinois the Green Party remains the only viable alternative for most voters!
In November 2012, Illinois voters will elect 18 U.S. Congresspersons, 59 State Senators, 118 [...]

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ILGP In the Media

ILGP, Schmidt file suit against State Board of Elections

Press release:
The Illinois Green Party, and congressional candidate Laurel Lambert Schmidt, on Monday filed suit against the State Board of Elections over the Board’s interpretation of the “established party” statute. A victory for the plaintiffs would substantially lower ballot access bars for Green candidates in numerous congressional and legislative districts across the state, which [...]

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Issues

Whitney speaks “In Defense of Public Sector”

This Sunday, Rich Whitney, former Green Party candidate for governor, will speak “In Defense of the Public Sector” in Chicago. Laurel Lambert Schmitt is a former Green Party congressional candidate. Here are all the details…

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2012 Elections

Presidential Caucuses in Illinois!

In conjunction with our online Presidential Primary, Greens will be hosting presidential caucuses around the state in February. These caucuses will be opportunities for people to learn more about the presidential candidates and to confer with other Greens.
This list of caucuses will continue to be updated as more dates and sites are announced:
Saturday, February [...]

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Recent Articles

Presidential Caucuses in Illinois!

In conjunction with our online Presidential Primary, Greens will be hosting presidential caucuses around the state in February. These caucuses will be opportunities for people to learn more about the presidential candidates and to confer with other Greens.
This list of caucuses will continue to be updated as more dates and sites are announced:
Saturday, February [...]

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Jill Stein to hold Chicago area fundraiser

Jill Stein, who recently announced her candidacy for the Green Party nomination for President, will be in the Chicago area this Saturday, November 5, meeting with local Green Party organizers and raising some of the $5000 she will need to raise in Illinois to help qualify for federal matching funds. Here is her [...]

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ILGP, Schmidt file suit against State Board of Elections

Press release:
The Illinois Green Party, and congressional candidate Laurel Lambert Schmidt, on Monday filed suit against the State Board of Elections over the Board’s interpretation of the “established party” statute. A victory for the plaintiffs would substantially lower ballot access bars for Green candidates in numerous congressional and legislative districts across the state, which [...]

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Jill Stein seeks Green Party nomination for president

Jill Stein, a physician and former Massachusetts gubernatorial candidate, announced today she is running for President of the United States to provide an alternative to the “Wall Street parties” on issues such as jobs, universal health care, peace and climate change. She is seeking the nomination of the Green Party of the United States.

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Whitney speaks “In Defense of Public Sector”

This Sunday, Rich Whitney, former Green Party candidate for governor, will speak “In Defense of the Public Sector” in Chicago. Laurel Lambert Schmitt is a former Green Party congressional candidate. Here are all the details…

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“Edible Forests” presentation, Tuesday, Sept. 27

What does an edible forest do for you? For your community? Permaculturist Gini Lester will provide practical information on the vision, ecology, design, and stewardship of perennial polycultures of multipurpose plants in small-scale settings. Ms. Lester will discuss the health and environmental benefits of building a community oasis.

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Green Party mourns Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize winner, Kenyan Green Party founder

The Green Party mourns the passing of Dr. Wangari Maathai and celebrating the life of the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and founder of the Mazingira Green Party and the Green Belt Movement in Kenya.

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Call for Candidates for 2012 Elections!

The Illinois Green Party is calling for candidates to come forward for the 2012 election cycle. Voter discontent with the two entrenched parties continues to grow, and here in Illinois the Green Party remains the only viable alternative for most voters!
In November 2012, Illinois voters will elect 18 U.S. Congresspersons, 59 State Senators, 118 [...]

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Illinois Green Party State Meeting July 16 in Rockford

This year’s State Membership Meeting will be held Saturday, July 16 at the Rockford Public Library, East State St. Branch. A fundraising dinner follows that night.

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Whitney v WTTW

In October 2010, PBS station WTTW-11 in Chicago excluded Rich Whitney and LeAlan Jones from their live gubernatorial and senatorial debates. Whitney, Jones, and the Illinois Green Party filed suit shortly thereafter, charging WTTW with violating the Public Broadcasting Act and violating its non-profit status. The case, officially Whitney v WTTW, is live [...]

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