Mayors Caucus

Partnership organization of the Mayors of Chicago region’s 275 municipalities. Provides forum for Chief Elected Officials to collaborate & solve policy issues

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Congrats to the Powering Safe Communities grant recipients!

In partnership with @ComEd, 24 communities received funding to support public safety and clean energy projects that will make our region safer, stronger, and more sustainable.

Find out more: https://t.co/ZzL0lmriMI

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An article in the @EvRoundTable featured Climate Action Evanston, one of 37 organizations that received a Low-Income Energy Efficiency Outreach and Engagement grant from the Caucus to help residents save energy and money. Read the full article: https://t.co/uGZXCouZs5

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#EngAgingIllinois will be launching We Are Aging Illinois: Portraits of Joy, Purpose, and Possibility, a campaign to capture the spirit, diversity, and vitality of older adults and the experience of aging in Illinois.
Stop by the photo booth at the State Fair 8/17 to participate!

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Our application for the Powering the Holidays Grant Program is open through 8/21. In partnership with @ComEd, eligible applicants can apply for a chance to receive up to $2,500 to support community‑based holiday light events.

Find out more or apply: https://t.co/8atronRuMi

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Thinking about applying to our EV Readiness Program and want to know what's involved? Join our info session on 7/22 at 1 pm to learn how the program works, hear from communities that completed the program, and get your questions answered.

Register: https://t.co/TBZIgROd3t

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Congrats to the nine municipalities that completed the fourth cohort of our EV Readiness Program! We celebrated communities’ accomplishments at a lively award ceremony, graciously hosted by UL Solutions in Northbrook.
Read the article about the event at: https://t.co/DzosGwmLQU

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We’re excited to see local governments’ collaborative efforts on sustainability highlighted in an @ieee_pes international magazine article written by Caucus Environmental Initiatives Director Edith Makra.

Read the full story at: https://t.co/6t77dDeIe3

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Thank you to the @IllinoisACT for hosting last week’s Green Drives Conference and Expo! We appreciated the opportunity for Environmental Initiatives Director Edith Makra to speak about the Caucus’ EV Readiness Program. We also enjoyed the clean vehicle display.

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Thank you to the City of North Chicago (@NorthChi60064), Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr., and @LCMLeague for hosting our Executive Board meeting yesterday! As part of our initiative to rotate meetings around the region, we appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the City.

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The Caucus launched “Home Grown: Local Housing Strategies in Action,” a new online resource showcasing real-world housing policies, programs and developments in the region through 70+ case studies.

Find out more and explore the Home Grown website: https://t.co/hoy5wowXs5

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Why does our recycling bin mascot, Loop the Cart, have googly eyes?

The @chicagotribune explains how giving objects human traits, like Loop, can actually influence behavior and help people recycle more effectively.

Read the full article: https://t.co/GJ3BY1R8vk

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Our outreach specialists tabled at the Oak Lawn Home Show and are headed to two more free Home Shows to help residents learn about recycling and electrification:
• Schaumburg Convention Center, 4/19, 10-5
• Lake County Fairgrounds, 4/26, 10-5
Stop by with your questions!

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Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, Environment and Energy Committee Chair, and Environmental Initiatives Director Edith Makra thank the @LWVIL for the opportunity to speak at the 2026 Issues Briefing this weekend, where they shared insights from the Caucus’ Data Center Task Force.

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We love this @RecyclingToday article that tells the story of our “Feed the Cart” recycling education campaign, the largest recycling campaign in Illinois’ history! It started with the idea to collaborate with partners instead of competing.

Read the story: https://t.co/LEfHEADW2j

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There's still time to receive funding in 2026 through elective pay if your community is purchasing clean energy assets, such as EV chargers, energy storage, solar or geothermal HVAC.

Find out how at an in-person Illinois Power Agency session next week: https://t.co/MBmk3eMYpF

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Thank you to @NapervilleIL and @MayorWehrli for hosting the Caucus’ quarterly meeting on Friday.

Mayors engaged in a lively discussion during our legislative roundtable on the BUILD housing proposal and potential cuts to LGDF, issues that are top of mind for communities.

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The Powering Safe Communities grant application deadline is this Friday, 3/13. Apply today for grants of up to $10,000 for public safety equipment, EVs, and EV chargers.
The Caucus is proud to partner with @ComEd to administer the program.
Find out more: https://t.co/UBvG7ZlLXh

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We’re excited to see our Data Center Task Force in the @ILFarmBureau's @FarmWeekNow. Task Force Chair/City of Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns is quoted discussing how the group shares information to help communities make informed decisions.
Read the full article: https://t.co/iRiImJsz2C

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The Caucus is calling for a comprehensive Housing Task Force to be established to address local government concerns following Governor JB Pritzker’s Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) Plan.

Find out more: https://t.co/zUwwwoU6if

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We thank the Suburban Building Officials Conference for inviting us to speak at their recent luncheon on the stretch codes and other advanced building policies. The Caucus and @MEEAee appreciated the questions and feedback, and the opportunity to connect with code officials.