United Congregations

Combating the root causes of injustice ~ Uniting people of faith ~ Transforming our communities ~ A Gamaliel Affiliate located in Southwest IL.

[United Congregations @ucmetroeast]

Today is the day!

Exercise your rights and go vote! Illinois polling locations are now open until 7p.

If you run into any issues at your polling location, please call the appropriate hotline.

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

This is a big deal! Over 125 business leaders wrote a letter to @chicagosmayor supporting policies that reduce Chicago building emissions. #CleanBuildings #BuildingOpportunityChicago

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

"You cannot put a number on the pain...that any pulmonary disease cause on a family."

Watch Eva Hernandez-Thomas, MSN, explain why she is calling on Gov. Pritzker to support an equitable transition to zero-emission trucks. #StopDieselDeathIL #WeJustWantToBreathe

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

"Requiring cleaner trucks is a critical step in protecting all communities." Watch Dr. Ozuru Ukoha call on Gov. Pritzker to support an equitable transition to zero-emission trucks, then add your name: https://t.co/3ZUsiMJrqk #StopDieselDeathIL #WeJustWantToBreathe

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

WATCH: José Acosta-Córdova, MUPP, says communities like Little Village are fed up with truck pollution, calling on Gov. Pritzker to support an equitable transition to zero-emission trucks. Add your name: https://t.co/3ZUsiMJrqk #StopDieselDeathIL #WeJustWantToBreathe

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

Last month, ICJC members and supporters of the NET-Z campaign called on Governor Pritzker to address truck pollution in Illinois. Check out this recap video from the event, then sign the petition! https://t.co/3ZUsiMJrqk #StopDieselDeathIL #WeJustWantToBreathe

[United Congregations @ucmetroeast]

Last month, @POTUS signed historic climate action legislation into law—the Inflation Reduction Act. With a #YearOfCEJA already under our belt in Illinois, we're well positioned to take full advantage of the #IRA's new federal climate resources. #CEJAworks

[United Congregations @ucmetroeast]

Join us in thanking the legislators who voted YES on CEJA! #CEJAworks because of their advocacy in the Illinois General Assembly. https://t.co/jfRlClFml1

[United Congregations @ucmetroeast]

One year ago today, @GovPritzker signed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act into law! Illinois is on course to show what a just transition to a renewable energy future can look like while also lifting up workers & communities.

[Illinois Clean Jobs @ILCleanJobs]

To celebrate the #YearOfCEJA, we have something special to share. Watch the trailer for the brand new documentary premiering this month: "No Climate. No Equity. No Deal. The Climate and Equitable Jobs Act." Stay tuned for screening opportunities in the coming weeks! #CEJAworks

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

A fake newspaper delivered across the state asks what the end of money bail will mean for Illinois families.

For tens of thousands, it means that their loved ones will be able to remain in their communities, with their families, while awaiting trial.
https://t.co/yRtegNy7OM

[United Congregations @ucmetroeast]

Have you ever heard of MISO? It stands for Midcontinent Independent System Operator, and right now they’re dragging their feet on dozens of clean energy projects. It’s time to approve the projects and ensure everyone in IL has the power they need. @RepAnnWilliams

[United Congregations @ucmetroeast]

The past couple weeks, there have been attempts made to tarnish the Pretrial Fairness Act. But, with some hard work and emergency sessions we were able to support and protect the Pretrial Fairness Act from rollbacks!!

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

🧵Throughout legislative session, the movement’s collective efforts stopped multiple proposals that would have weakened the Pretrial Fairness Act's protections for people on electronic monitoring or caged more people awaiting trial.

Read more: https://t.co/cfsjxYmpex

[United Congregations @ucmetroeast]

Waukegan already has 5 EPA Superfund sites, they don’t need a sixth! 🏭

Tell your Rep to co-sponsor & vote yes on SB3073, which requires NRG remove all #coalash from the site: https://t.co/szbCnyC5pQ

[United Congregations @ucmetroeast]

The existence of coal ash ponds from an NRG-owned power plant in Waukegan are a threat to preserving the quality of Lake Michigan & our drinking water.
Tell your Rep to co-sponsor & vote yes on SB3073, which requires NRG remove all #coalash from the site: https://t.co/szbCnyC5pQ

[United Congregations @ucmetroeast]

NRG has repeatedly refused to cooperate w/ local authorities on the cleanup of #coalash at the Waukegan coal plant, prompting the introduction of SB3073, which holds NRG accountable for the cleanup.
Call your Rep & urge them to vote YES on SB3073!

[Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice @endmoneybond]

One year ago today, the Pretrial Fairness Act was signed into law as part of the SAFE-T Act by @GovPritzker.

We'd like to thank Gov. Pritzker & @LtGovStratton for making our communities safer and standing with the movement to #EndMoneyBail.

[United Congregations @ucmetroeast]

UCM is taking a stand with the Missouri Workers Center, an organization of low-wage workers coming together across the state to fight racism and win good jobs for all. Join us this Thursday as we demand better conditions at the Amazon Warehouse in Edwardsville, IL.

[Faith Coalition for the Common Good @FaithCoalition]

There is NO widely accepted evidence that shows money bail improves public safety or court appearance rates, yet there are many studies showing bail reform has no negative impact on crime or court appearance rates. #PretrialFairness ⚖️