by Illinois Green Party | May 23, 2021 | Elections, Environmental, Local Action, News
Joshua Hellmann (left) and Rich Whitney (right). Rich is a the Vice Chair of the Jackson County Mass Transit Board. Congratulations to ILGP/Shawnee Green Party member Joshua Hellmann on being appointed to the Kinkaid Reeds Creek Conservancy District Board! The board,...
by Illinois Green Party | Aug 27, 2020 | Local Action, News
The Cook County Green Party stands in solidarity with peaceful protesters and joins with them in condemning the horrific murder of George Floyd at the hands of police. We acknowledge the festering pain and rage that this killing brought to the surface and the vital...
by Illinois Green Party | Jun 29, 2017 | Local Action, News
Don’t let your local elected officials lower the minimum wage in your community and take away your sick leave. Your elected officials are holding last minute poorly advertised rush meetings to pass an ordinance to Opt Out of the Cook County Minimum Wage and Sick...
by Illinois Green Party | Jun 17, 2017 | Local Action, News
Per The People’s Lobby – Last fall, The People’s Lobby moved the Cook County Board of Commissioners to raise the minimum wage from $8.25 up to $13, starting with an increase to $10 just two weeks from now — on July 1, 2017. Unfortunately, some suburban municipalities...
by Illinois Green Party | May 24, 2017 | Event, Local Action, News
This month, The People’s Lobby and Fair Economy Illinois launched an amazing 200-mile, 15-day march from Chicago to Springfield in support of a People and Planet First Budget. They have been marching since May 15th, and will be marching to the state capitol on...
