Third Act Illinois

Whatever happens on Election Day – it isn’t the finish line. On Saturday, November 7th, we’ll march in Downtown Chicago to send a clear message: our votes count, we will defend them, and we expect our elected officials to fight for us. Register here: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...

From the NY Times: "since taking office again, Mr. Trump exempted 202 facilities in 39 states ... from clean-air regulations that were going into effect. Some were among the country’s worst industrial polluters, including chemical manufacturers, copper smelters and coal-burning power plants."

"No Kings: Vote Early" on October 17 was a powerful start, but there’s more work to do. We must ensure that every valid vote is counted, certified, and protected. Sign the pledge to host or attend an event in your community if a national rapid response mobilization is called. Go to: nokings.org

Come phone bank Fri, Oct 30, 1-3 PM to boost attendance at the Nov. 18 POWER Act Lobby Day. The Illinois POWER Act Will Hold Data Centers Accountable and Protect Our Water, Energy, & Communities. Phone bank RSVP: tinyurl.com/POWER-Act-Ph... POWER Act Lobby Day, Nov. 18 RSVP: bit.ly/vetolobbyday

This Substack has great tips to make sure your vote counts: tinyurl.com/Vote-Early-V... Most simply, vote early, and if you vote by mail, put it in a drop box instead of mailing it, if possible. Understand your state's voting system. YOUR VOTE IS YOUR POWER, YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE.

VOTE EARLY! The time to act is now. No election in this country's history is as important as this one in protecting our democracy, making our lives more affordable, bringing peace to our world, holding people accountable for their unprincipled actions, and saving our planet for future generations.

Join GrayPAC and Third Act on September 16 for our September All-In Call with special guest Rep. Justin Pearson! Join us to learn how you can help elect climate and democracy champions in 2026. RSVP: thirdact.org/events/septe...

CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE NOW Re OIL IMMUNITY BILL, a bill eliminating their accountability for the climate crisis. Tomorrow the House Judiciary Committee will hold a markup of the bill. This dangerous legislation would give Big Oil companies a broad legal shield. ACT NOW: tinyurl.com/OilImmunity

Curious what home electrification looks like in practice? Come visit the Riverside, IL Electrification Open House! Register: zurl.co/JzlI3 Tour a fully electrified home and see rooftop solar, heat pumps, EV charging, induction cooking, a heat pump water heater, and more.

NO TIME TO WASTE! Register now: tinyurl.com/Third-Act-Be... This Thursday is when Ben Wikler, former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party & author of newly published best seller, "This Is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy" joins Third Act for an illuminating discussion.

Feeling confused about energy storage? Not sure why it matters or whether it’s good/bad? Get real facts Sept. 10, 6-7:30PM. Expert panelists will explain how battery energy storage systems work, how they support a more reliable/affordable grid & benefits for communities. tinyurl.com/Battery-Stor...

The 2026 midterms voting starts soon in the crucial Midwest: Michigan 9.24 & Wisconsin 10.20. Third Act Wisconsin, Third Act Michigan & Third Act Illinois invite you to join our kickoff event, with Ben Wikler, to discuss strategy, solidarity, and action. Register: tinyurl.com/Third-Act-Be...

Special Program Sept. 10 with Third Act & special guest Ben Wikler, former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party & author of the best seller, "This Is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy" MI, WI, IL. Three states, one urgent mission. Register: tinyurl.com/Third-Act-Be...

Don’t Let Them Fool You: You are Not Alone Pete Buttigieg's video should resonate with everyone. He sees an American majority, of "people who are tired of the chaos and corruption, tired of living with an economy and political system tilted toward the well-connected, & hungry to change directions."

Curious what home electrification looks like in practice? Come visit the Riverside, IL Electrification Open House! Register: zurl.co/JzlI3 Tour a fully electrified home and see rooftop solar, heat pumps, EV charging, induction cooking, a heat pump water heater, and more.

Robert Reich's substack post today lays out what Gerard Baker, the Wall Street Journal editor-at-large, feels is dramatically wrong with our economic system in the US right now. When a WSJ Opinion piece is this scathing, we all should pay attention. Find the post here: tinyurl.com/Reich-Re-WSJ...

Your instincts were right! July was the warmest month in the 132-year record for the contiguous US, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. The average temperature in July was 76.9°F, 3.3°F above the 20th-century average www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monit...

It's Time Again for the Wonderful Hampton's Farmers Market 5555 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL PLUS, Third Act Illinois will be there on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 12-5PM to discuss how to become more involved in protecting our democracy, supporting our environment, & addressing climate change.

Please join Third Act Illinois at Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison's ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE FAIR Sat., Aug. 22, noon-2PM. A variety of vendors will be available to help you learn how to make your community greener, cleaner, and more sustainable. Register here: forms.gle/p7c2DM4oK1mm...

Right now, the Trump administration is treating people as expendable putting polluters first while our communities pay. Speak up & take action at the "No Denying Climate Change" Town Hall with special guest Rep. Sean Casten. Join Third Act Illinois and register here: www.mobilize.us/climateactio...

The "Hands Off Our Vote" initiative is a national action plan designed to defend voting rights & hold power accountable by galvanizing communities around the message that voters, not leaders, decide the future. Learn more, join the movement, & sign up for 9.2 training: thirdact.org/events/hands...

Join Illinois Third Actors & Indivisible Chicago knocking on doors in the swing state of Wisconsin on Aug. 22 & Sept. 12 from 10AM to 2PM as we connect with voters and help defeat Trump-aligned candidates. Training provided. No experience necessary. Register: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...

As proposals for hyperscale data centers pop up across Illinois, local communities are getting organized to fight for local protections & advocate for statewide guardrails. The upcoming webinar is designed to help build your skills in this important fight. Register here: tinyurl.com/Organizing-101

On Aug 8, join Unite & Rise for Voting Rights – a nationwide day of civic action inspired by the power of communities coming together to protect and strengthen our democracy. Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/lwv/map/

Trump's vision for data center expansion to support AI dominance is dangerous. Read why here! www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/c...

HANDS OFF OUR VOTE! Trump is trying to sabotage the midterms and we can't let him succeed. We have tremendous power to protect our elections in 2026. Use this link to join us. share.indvs.org/s/lHrecdcp

Green Century reports that "The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States with more than 1 million parishioners, recently made an historic decision to remove the great bulk of its investments from the fossil fuel industry." tinyurl.com/Presb-Church...

Fight Higher Utility Bills and Hold Utilities Accountable! Join Third Actors at the July 30th Illinois Commerce Comm. Regular Open Meeting (11:30AM). Third Actors will speak in opposition to the big increases utilities are seeking for 2027. Meeting details: icc.illinois.gov/meetings/mee...

URGENT: Ask Members of Congress to Join Amicus Brief in Big Oil Lawsuit Please email your rep & senators to stand in solidarity with communities seeking climate accountability, like Boulder, by signing on to the amicus brief. DEADLINE is Friday, 7/24 at 10am Email NOW: tinyurl.com/No-Immunity-...

Top Science Panel Backs Research Linking Extreme Weather to Climate Change Climate scientists believe global warming can make extreme weather events more likely, but only recently have they been able to determine more precisely how much climate change is shaping specific extreme weather events.

Data Centers to Add $6.3B in Power Costs in 13 States A power auction conducted by PJM, a giant grid operator that supplies electricity from NE to the MW, is expected to add billions in additional charges to consumers & businesses. Residents shouldn't have to pay for AI-driven data centers.

Join our partner Common Power for their Fall Volunteer Launch July 16th as we head to the Midterm elections. They'll break down exactly where they’re going, when they're going, what they’re focusing on, & how you can be part of it. Register: tinyurl.com/Common-Power... Learn more: commonpower.org

Paul Krugman's article, The Heat is On, explains in clear language how "the cost of climate change is getting serious". We see the evidence: record temps, severe droughts, devastating forest fires, record rains & flooding. Check it out at paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-heat-i...

Third Act IL is working with other Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition grassroots groups to attend the upcoming Commerce Commission’s meetings on gas rate hikes. We support requiring People's Gas to abandon its failed, costly pipe replacement program & instead pursue cleaner, renewable energy projects.

Protect IL Pensions, Protect our Planet & Protect IL Taxpayers The Climate Safe Pensions IL coalition is hosting a town hall at the CTU Center headquarters on 7.22, 6PM to discuss divesting underperforming fossil fuel investments out of Illinois state pensions. Register here: luma.com/7wxo66zq

Chicago Climate Week is coming soon! Save July 18 - 25 for a wide variety of in-person and virtual climate-related events. Many are free. Check out the this link for climate week events: w ww.chicagoclimateweek.org

Say No to the Peoples Gas Rate Hike. Come share your story on how these rate hikes will impact you.

Tomorrow, June 21, is the summer solstice and the day to #ShowYourStripes. According to #alangerard at #balancedweather, it's "the day when the weather & climate community tries to raise awareness about global warming using the “stripes” graphics developed by British climate scientist Ed Hawkins."

As the midterm elections approach, should Democrats rethink their approach to climate change & a strong renewable message? Given the current regulatory environment & the tying of solar (generally popular) to data centers (generally despised), it's tricky. Read on at: tinyurl.com/Energy-Messa...

NEW Banking On Climate Chaos Report "Affordable energy, environmental justice, respect for human rights, and a livable climate are all critical pillars of society, and all profoundly influenced by choices made by the world’s largest banks." Supporting fossil fuel chaos. tinyurl.com/Banking-on-C...

Third Actors will be tabling at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market on June 14th @ the Jefferson Memorial Park behind the field house at 4822 North Long Avenue in Chicago. Come learn about our work to address climate change and protect our democracy.