Events

Join us for our May General Worker Meeting where we will discuss the ongoing negotiations with Uber and Lyft, plan our next event and move drivers into action to pass the FairShare Ordinance.

Parking: There is free street parking on Kimball, and you will enter through the brown door on Kimball and head down the stairs and to the left into the meeting area

Accessibility: ASL and Spanish Interpretation will be available. If you need other interpretation, please reach out to Lori at 217-721-7527

Background: Every worker in Chicago will be getting a pay raise on July 1st thanks to the hard work of the most progressive city council we have had in decades- but unless we pass this legislation in the first quarter of 2025 Rideshare drivers will be left out in the cold and THAT AIN’T RIGHT.

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Acompáñenos para nuestra reunión general de trabajadores de Mayo donde discutiremos las negociaciones en curso con Uber y Lyft, planificaremos nuestro próximo evento y moveremos a los conductores a la acción para aprobar la Ordenanza de FairShare.

Aparcamiento: Hay aparcamiento gratuito en la calle en Kimball, y usted entrará a través de la puerta marrón en Kimball y bajar las escaleras y a la izquierda en la zona de la reunión

Accesibilidad: ASL y Interpretación Española estarán disponibles. Si necesitas otra interpretación, por favor contacte a Lori en 217-721-7527

Antecedentes: Cada trabajador en Chicago recibirá un aumento salarial el 1 de julio gracias al duro trabajo del ayuntamiento más progresista que hemos tenido en décadas, pero a menos que aprobemos esta legislación en el primer trimestre de 2025 Los conductores de Rideshare quedarán fuera en el frío y QUE AIN-T RIGHT.

The Far West Suburban People’s Lobby Team Meeting on Zoom

Come take action, influence our strategies and learn how you can be involved in creating a more just IL by fighting for environmental justice. Right now we are in a big moment to transform our public transportation system and we can be a part of making a system that is frequent, takes people where they need to go, cuts our emission and bring down our car culture. Be a part of the change by joining our Environmental Justice Task force.  

Share your Transit Stories!

The Environmental Justice Task Force (EJTF) is looking to hear from transit riders, giving them an opportunity to share their transit stories and ask their elected officials to fight for a world-class transportation system. At our "Story Collection", we will train folks to effectively and powerfully share their experiences, record those experiences, and then put them out on social channels to make them heard!

Food will be provided at this event

Feel free to bring journals/laptops to record your stories, but know that paper and pens will be provided

This training will include information on how The People’s Lobby and others in the movement have used civil disobedience as a tool to win real changes, the broader strategies in which those kinds of tactics can be most effective, the range of potential legal consequences for different types of activities, and some of the different roles that folks can take in direct action and civil disobedience.

You need to have already RSVP'ed to Springfield Lobby Day in order to go to Springfield with us. That deadline was May 17, 2025.

Are you new to the fight for dignified health care for all?

Curious how you can make a difference?

Ready to take action but not sure where to start?

You’re invited to our Health Care Task Force Orientation on Tuesday, June 3, from 6:00–6:30 PM!

This quick, 30-minute session will cover:

• Our vision and strategy for winning dignified health Care for all

• Ways you can get involved – no experience needed!

• Immediate next steps to jump into the movement

RSVP now join the fight. Together, we can make dignified healthcare for all a reality.

We can’t wait to see you there!

The Health Care Task Force is deeply engaged in the fight for equitable health care in Illinois. Right now, we’re working to pass key legislation in the Illinois State Legislature that will bring us closer to achieving dignified health care for all.

We invite you to join us at our June Health Care for All Monthly Meeting on June 3 from 6:30-8:00 PM. During this meeting, you’ll learn:

• What our fight for dignified health care means

• Updates on our campaign

• How you can get involved to make a difference

Together, we’re taking meaningful steps toward a future where everyone has access to the health care they deserve. Your voice and energy are essential to this movement!

[RSVP to receive the Zoom link]

We hope to see you there as we continue this important work. Let’s make health care justice a reality for all!

Join Us for The Democratic Party of Oak Park’s (DPOP’s) Second Saturday Meeting

We’re going to DPOP to say thank you to Senate President Don Harmon for championing HB1085, a landmark step toward fair pay for mental health providers in Illinois. Join us to make sure he hears us.

Show your support! Wear your People’s Lobby or Health Care for All gear to show solidarity and pride in our shared work.

>> RSVP for further details

Hear DPOP’s Second Saturday Meeting guest speakers:

• Debra Shore, Former EPA Administrator

• Mike Cabonargi, Former HHS Regional Director

They’ll share insights on the federal government’s role in public health and the urgent threats posed by the dismantling of government effectiveness (D.O.G.E.).

The People’s Lobby Health Care Task Force continues to lead the charge for equitable health care across Illinois. With your help, we’re building a future where everyone has access to the care they need and deserve.

Your voice matters. Join us as we celebrate progress, strategize for the road ahead, and work together for health care justice for all.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Doors open at 1:30.

Meeting from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Potluck from 4:00 to 5:00 pm.

Childcare will be provided. Parking is available on site. The building is wheelchair accessible. CTA access via the Cermak bus and the Halsted bus. This location is also a 10 minute walk from the Orange Line Halsted Station.

Join us for our April General Worker Meeting where we will discuss the ongoing negotiations with Uber and Lyft, plan our next event and move drivers into action to pass the FairShare Ordinance.

Parking: There is free street parking on Kimball, and you will enter through the brown door on Kimball and head down the stairs and to the left into the meeting area

Accessibility: ASL and Spanish Interpretation will be available. If you need other interpretation, please reach out to Lori at 217-721-7527

Background: Every worker in Chicago will be getting a pay raise on July 1st thanks to the hard work of the most progressive city council we have had in decades- but unless we pass this legislation in the first quarter of 2025 Rideshare drivers will be left out in the cold and THAT AIN’T RIGHT.

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Acompáñenos para nuestra reunión general de trabajadores de Abril donde discutiremos las negociaciones en curso con Uber y Lyft, planificaremos nuestro próximo evento y moveremos a los conductores a la acción para aprobar la Ordenanza de FairShare.

Aparcamiento: Hay aparcamiento gratuito en la calle en Kimball, y usted entrará a través de la puerta marrón en Kimball y bajar las escaleras y a la izquierda en la zona de la reunión

Accesibilidad: ASL y Interpretación Española estarán disponibles. Si necesitas otra interpretación, por favor contacte a Lori en 217-721-7527

Antecedentes: Cada trabajador en Chicago recibirá un aumento salarial el 1 de julio gracias al duro trabajo del ayuntamiento más progresista que hemos tenido en décadas, pero a menos que aprobemos esta legislación en el primer trimestre de 2025 Los conductores de Rideshare quedarán fuera en el frío y QUE AIN-T RIGHT.

*Español abajo*

Climate change has dangerous and costly impacts on Chicagoans. Whether it’s flash floods destroying our basements or extreme heat raising our utility bills each summer, we can’t afford to live in this hotter, wetter planet. Join us to talk about the Illinois Climate Bank and other ways that Illinois can invest in our neighborhood for an affordable, healthy future. We’ll be discussing the climate-related issues we’re facing on our blocks and the kinds of solutions we need to build a better future.

El cambio climático tiene consecuencias peligrosas y costosas para los habitantes de Chicago. Ya sean inundaciones repentinas que destruyen nuestros sótanos o el calor extremo que aumenta nuestras facturas de servicios públicos cada verano, no podemos permitirnos vivir en este planeta más caluroso y húmedo. Acompáñenos a hablar sobre el Banco Climático de Illinois y otras maneras en que Illinois puede invertir en nuestro vecindario para un futuro asequible y saludable. Hablaremos sobre los problemas climáticos que enfrentamos en nuestras calles y las soluciones que necesitamos para construir un futuro mejor.

Se ofrecerán refrigerios ligeros. Por favor, confirme su asistencia. Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre el evento, comuníquese con annelise@thepeopleslobbyusa.org.

¿No puedes asistir, pero quieres saber más? Deja tu información aquí y nos pondremos en contacto contigo: bit.ly/tplgetinvolved

Chicago Gig Alliance along with ILDA (Illinois Drivers Alliance) partners SEIU Local 1, IAMAW Mechanics Local 701 and the Independent Driver's Guild will be rallying with drivers and allies to call for passage of the FairShare Ordinance and to show the companies how many workers are in support of these changes.

There will be free parking available at millenium garages (5 S Colombus), and you can walk or be shuttled to city hall. Hang on to your perepaid ticket once you have parked and join us to make your voice heard!

Are you new to the fight for dignified health care for all?

Curious how you can make a difference?

Ready to take action but not sure where to start?

You’re invited to our Health Care Task Force Orientation on Monday, May 6, from 6:00–6:30 PM!

This quick, 30-minute session will cover:

• Our vision and strategy for winning dignified health Care for all

• Ways you can get involved – no experience needed!

• Immediate next steps to jump into the movement

RSVP now join the fight. Together, we can make dignified healthcare for all a reality.

We can’t wait to see you there!

The Health Care Task Force is deeply engaged in the fight for equitable health care in Illinois. Right now, we’re working to pass key legislation in the Illinois State Legislature that will bring us closer to achieving dignified health care for all. Our current focus is on advancing two critical bills:

• Improving Network Adequacy and Access to Behavioral Health Services (HB1085)

• Banning Prior Authorizations for Behavioral Health Services

These efforts are crucial to ensuring that everyone in Illinois has access to the care they need, when they need it.

We invite you to join us at our May Health Care for All Monthly Meeting on May 6 from 6:30-8:00 PM. During this meeting, you’ll learn:

• What our fight for dignified health care means

• Updates on our campaign

• How you can get involved to make a difference

Together, we’re taking meaningful steps toward a future where everyone has access to the health care they deserve. Your voice and energy are essential to this movement!

[RSVP to receive the Zoom link]

We hope to see you there as we continue this important work. Let’s make health care justice a reality for all!

The Far West Suburban People’s Lobby Team

Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, April 29^th at 7:00 p.m.

The next Zoom meeting of the Far West Suburban Peoples Lobby Team is scheduled for Tuesday, April 29, at 7:00 p.m.  At this meeting, Chris will lead us in a skill share and discussion about base building and base building strategies.  We will also discuss The People’s Lobby Two-Part Training Sessions for those interested in learning about Fundamentals of Organization. We will then make plans for the most effective ways to invite people to canvass for the Fair Act and the best way to prepare new canvassers to get signatures and share information about the Fair Act.

We collected 75 signatures in support of the Fair Act at the April, 5^th  Geneva rally.

The exciting news is that the FAIR Act just passed in the house!  

Now our fight continues in the state senate!

We so deeply appreciate everyone's support for the creation of a statewide office of public defense!

Our Far West Suburban team is shifting our first Saturday meetings to going out and getting Fair Act signatures. We will still meet at 10am at Glen Ellyn Public Library but just for a quick training and then deployment.

We plan to go to the French Market in Glen Ellyn on Saturday, April 26, and the Kane County Flea Market on Saturday, May 3 to get signatures for the passage of the Fair Act. Please reply via email to be added to the schedule for either event.

Look forward to seeing you soon!

Mary, Dwight, & Chris westsuburbs@thepeopleslobbyusa.org

Join the Sierra Club, Peoples Lobby, and community leaders  on Thursday, May 8th at 6:30 PM at the Prisco Center in McCullough Park, 150 W Illinois Ave, Aurora, IL 60506 Center in Aurora to learn about how we can help save public transit and increase mobility in Illinois!

To get there via public transit from the Aurora Transportation Center/Metra take the 802 bus 6 stops to Lake & Illinois and walk about 3 minutes .2 miles to the Prisco Center in McCullough Park.

In 2026, Northeastern Illinois’ public transit agencies—CTA, Metra, and Pace—will face a $770 million fiscal cliff. Without action, public transit across the region will be cut by up to 40%, making public transit something we can’t rely on to get to work, school, or friends and family.

If Metra makes those cuts, busy rail lines like the BNSF will see their weekday runs cut in half and weekend trains limited to once every two hours, according to the latest warning from the Regional Transit Authority. Pace riders would be hit hardest, losing all weekend bus service and potentially leaving millions of people with disabilities without access to reliable transportation across the region.

On Thursday May 8th at 6:30 pm, we will be hosting a public transit listening session in Aurora about the Metropolitan Mobility Authority Act (MMA), a new bill that will merge our long-siloed transit systems and work to fully fund them with $1.5 billion to expand service to the fast, reliable service we need. Together, we can build a world-class public transit system that gets everyone where we need to go.

As Illinois lawmakers look to reform our public transit systems, here are the five key changes we're pushing for.

• Sustainable Revenue: If we don't solve our transit funding crisis, we'll see service cuts of up to 40%, according to RTA. We need a permanent revenue solution that keeps our transit running smoothly, and we can make this equitable by raising the corporate income tax to ensure businesses contribute their fair share.

• Unified Planning: We want to use the same payment system while tapping into CTA, Metra, and Pace. But we also want our different transit agencies to work together to coordinate service and capital planning, so we don't have to wait for long periods of time while making common transfers.

• Rider Representation: We need public transit riders to be better represented on transit agency boards so the people managing transit operations know what it's like to ride it.

• Transit Ambassadors: We all want to feel safe while riding public transit. But we can increase safety without adding more police, like how transit ambassador programs are increasing safety in cities like Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and Cleveland. Having unarmed civilian employees help passengers, de-escalate potential conflicts, and notify authorities of any emergencies or dangerous activity is how we should move forward.

• Accountability: We need to better define metrics for director performance and ridership, so we can hold transit agencies accountable.

This is an opportunity to fight for mobility and build the people power we need to do it.

Come take action, influence our strategies and learn how you can be involved in creating a more just IL by fighting for environmental justice. Right now we are in a big moment to transform our public transportation system and we can be a part of making a system that is frequent, takes people where they need to go, cuts our emission and bring down our car culture. Be a part of the change by Joining our Environmental Justice Task force.  

This training is NOT open to the public. We have an application process, that includes talking to one of our staff or trained leader withing the organization. By filling out this form, you're indicating interest in having an exploratory conversation about this training with a staff or trained leader at The People's Lobby.

This training is NOT open to the public. We have an application process, that includes talking to one of our staff or trained leader withing the organization. By filling out this form, you're indicating interest in having an exploratory conversation about this training with a staff or trained leader at The People's Lobby.

Join The People's Lobby on April 15 as we march from 630 W Harrison St. to the South Loop Tesla Dealership at 717 S DesPlaines St. to ask our governor and state legislators: "Which side are you on? Will you stand with the people of Illinois by taxing rich people to invest in our community or the Musk-Trump Administration by forcing cuts to healthcare, education and services?"

In the next two months, through our state budget process, Illinois’ governor and state legislature could close billions of dollars worth of corporate tax loopholes in Illinois. They can help protect health care for millions, save public transportation from a fiscal cliff, and build investments in education and community services that are vital to Illinois’ wellbeing and our future. They can protect and defend Illinoisans from some of the worst impacts of the Musk-Trump Administration’s plan to slash $4 trillion in taxes and gut the federal government’s investments in our people and communities.  

With a Democratic supermajority in Springfield, Illinois’ elected leaders who can and should be our champions in this historic moment. Legislators will be working on a budget between now and May 31, 2025. Help us send the message to Illinois’ Democrats that it’s time to choose: Which side are they on? Will they stand up to the oligarchy running our federal government?

The next big action after April 5th, will be Tax Day Actions the afternoon into the evening on April 15th. For a number of reasons, exact details will only be revealed closer to the action.

It's suggested that attendees from the suburbs take Metra and CTA to the action. Or if they are driving that they find free parking on Lake Street near the Ashland, Damen, or California stops. Either way, we will meet at 330 by the elevator for the Clinton Green Line stop. The elevator is across the street from New Line Tavern. This stop is next to Ogilvie Station, around the corner from the North Metra end of Union Station, and a stop away from the free parking at Ashland and Lake We will take some pictures holding Tax The Rich Fund Transit signs and then take CTA together to the bigger action.

Our campaign to win safety protections, transparency, and a significant raise for the 85,000 people who drive rideshare in Chicago is heating up and we need YOUR artistic talent to ensure that our message shows up in public (and makes it onto the news).

Join us at the TPL office from 6 – 8pm on Monday, April 7th to hang out and create signs together. We'll provide art supplies, but if you have paper, paint, markers, etc lying around, feel free to bring them. We'll order food! It will be fun.

Join us for a series of meetings leading up to our big action to escalate the campaign to pass the FairShare Ordinance.

Breakfast will be available at 10:30 AM and the meeting will commence at 11 AM. Please be on time.

Parking: Please use the parking lot behind the building, the address of the parking lot is 1528 W Van Buren and it is free of charge.

Accessibility: ASL and Spanish Interpretation will be available. If you need other interpretation, please reach out to Lori at 217-721-7527

Background: Every worker in Chicago will be getting a pay raise on July 1st thanks to the hard work of the most progressive city council we have had in decades- but unless we pass this legislation in the first quarter of 2025 Rideshare drivers will be left out in the cold and THAT AIN’T RIGHT.

We will be planning our campaign through these bi-weekly meetings and need workers to come join the fight. This is GO TIME!

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The Far West Suburban People's Lobby Team meets the first Saturday at 10am at the Glen Ellyn Public Library.

The Far West Suburban People’s Lobby Team will meet at the Glen Ellyn Public
Library at 10:00 am to prepare to solicit signatures for the FAIR Act while we are at the rally in Geneva, IL. After we meet at the Glen Ellyn Public Library we will grab clipboards, a FAIR Act info sheet, and we will plan for the rally. From the library we will drive to the rally in Geneva on Route 38 and Kaneville Road.

LET’S UNITE IN TELLING THEM “HANDS OFF”

We are ready to act! Americans are taking to the streets this Saturday, April 5 th from 11:30 am-1:00 pm.

Our Far West Suburban People’s Lobby Team is going to Geneva to send a message that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies.

There are currently over 950 rallies in the works in all 50 states. This event is
committed to nonviolent action.

People's Lobby Far West Suburban Team
westsuburbs@thepeopleslobbyusa.org

Our Savior's Evangelical Lutheran Church Power invites the public  Self Interest, & One on Ones at Our Savior Lutheran in Naperville at 6:30PM on April 10th. The training will be lead by Chris White, Far West Suburban Organizer for The People's Lobby.  This 90 minute workshop reviews best practices around intentional relationship building that can forward your personal and institutional goals. It's a sneak preview of a longer training we are offering in June.

The West Suburban TPL Team meets at 10am on the first Saturday of the month at the Glen Ellyn Public. This month we will be debriefing the zoom teach in we organized last week and also will map out our base building plans.

We might decide to wrap up early to make our way to the big march downtown.

Right now, our therapists are overworked and underpaid, leading to a shortage of care for people experiencing mental health crises. These unfair practices must end—and this bill is a critical step forward.

We need YOUR help to make sure this bill passes! Will you join us in advocating for better mental health care by contacting your state Senator and Representative? All you need to do is send them a letter urging them to support HB1085 and help us ensure more people can access the care they deserve.

We’re organizing a phone bank to make it easy for you to take action. It only takes a few minutes, and your voice can make a big difference in pushing for better care for everyone.

Meeting link will be included in the RSVP confirmation email.

Join us for a strategy conversation and planning session about opportunities to call on our state and local elected officials to be the champions we need at this frightening, historic moment.

If we don’t fight back, the oligarchs' historic wealth and power grab through the Trump Administration could be deadly for our people and deeply harmful for our planet. But the good news is: We can fight back in Illinois! If we can move our state and local elected officials to rise to the occasion, we can protect our families and our neighbors from some of the worst of the oligarchy’s destructive plans.

Our state has a super-majority of Democrats, elected leaders who can and should be our champions in this historic moment. Illinois Democrats can choose — this legislative session — to protect the people of Illinois by standing up in real ways to the oligarchy: closing billions in corporate tax loopholes to protect health care for millions, to save public transportation from a fiscal cliff, and to keep or increase investments in education and community services that are vital to our well-being and our future.

Through the Trump Administration, the oligarchs plan to destroy the New Deal and related gains by stealing health care and retirement security from tens of millions of Americans to get a $4 trillion in tax break! They are deliberately attacking more recent gains against structural racism and sexism, hoping to divide and conquer America’s diverse and multiracial working classes: some examples include firing federal workers in mass, kneecapping federal agencies like the EEOC and the EPA, and attacking efforts by working people to get their bosses and our public institutions to address structural racism, sexism and homophobia. Their attacks on trans people and immigrants not only distract their MAGA base from the wealth and power grab, but are a direct attack on many of the partial wins working people have over the last several decades and as recently as the uprisings following the murder of George Floyd.

Join us for our April EJ Task Force meeting to hear updates about transit legislation, learn more about our campaign, help us plan future events, and more!

Join us for a delightful evening of good food, great company, and meaningful conversation at our Potluck for Parity in Oak Park! This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with your neighbors, learn more about our work toward dignified healthcare for all, and discover how you can be part of the movement.

At this event, we’ll share an overview of our strategy and why building a strong base in the near west suburbs is so important, along with a fun and engaging political education session on how a bill becomes law in Illinois. You’ll also hear a powerful story from a healthcare provider about the impact of mental health parity and why fair pay for therapists is crucial for making healthcare more accessible to all.

Whether you’re curious about our work, eager to get involved, or just want to meet your neighbors, this is the perfect event for you!

Bring a dish to share if you can, but most importantly, bring yourself! Let’s come together for good food, great conversation, and a shared vision of healthcare justice for all.

We can’t wait to see you there!

This is your chance to learn, connect, and take action for the causes you care about. Don’t miss out—we can’t wait to see you there!

The Healthcare Task Force is deeply engaged in the fight for equitable healthcare in Illinois. Right now, we’re working to pass key legislation in the Illinois State Legislature that will bring us closer to achieving dignified healthcare for all. Our current focus is on advancing two critical bills:

• Improving Network Adequacy and Access to Behavioral Health Services (HB1085/SB55)

• Banning Prior Authorizations for Behavioral Health Services

These efforts are crucial to ensuring that everyone in Illinois has access to the care they need, when they need it.

We invite you to join us at our April Healthcare for All Monthly Meeting on April 1st from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. During this meeting, you’ll learn more about:

• What our fight for dignified healthcare means for Illinois communities,

• The latest updates on our campaign, and

• How you can get involved to make a difference.

Together, we’re taking meaningful steps toward a future where everyone has access to the healthcare they deserve. Your voice and energy are essential to this movement!

[RSVP to receive the Zoom link]

We hope to see you there as we continue this important work. Let’s make healthcare justice a reality for all!

Join us for the Environmental Justice team's Narrative Training! In this training we will learn the importance of sharing our stories, be it at a public meeting, with an elected official, or even in an everyday conversation. We will be crafting our experiences into narratives that we can share and filming a couple to post onto social media.

We are the rideshare drivers who have been organizing for more than five years to make gig jobs good jobs, and we deserve to choose our own representation! Drivers united in Chicago Gig Alliance have built a coalition with SEIU Local 1 and the Local 701 of the Machinists Union (which includes the Independent Drivers Guild) to ensure that workers will be protected both by a strong union *and* by the legal protections laid out in the Rideshare Living Wage and Safety Ordinance. We demand that Uber respect that choice by extending neutrality to the unions WE choose to represent us, creating a level playing field that gives drivers a voice in our own futures.

On Thursday, March 13, at 10:30am, join us at Uber Headquarters at 401 S. Canal for an all-hands-on-deck press conference where we let Uber know that it's the drivers, not the rideshare corporations, who will determine the future of this industry.

PARKING WILL BE PROVIDED! We will reach out with details on parking after you register.

Come be part of something powerful! Join us for an in-district lobbying training where you’ll learn how to share your story with legislators and discover how you can make a difference as part of our grassroots team.

Whether you’re passionate about being a policy advocate, a meeting facilitator, a scheduler, or even a photographer, there’s a role for YOU to shine!

Calling all advocates, activist, and organizers!
Join us for the inaugural Power Building Coworking Meetup—a dynamic virtual space to connect, collaborate, and fuel the Health Care Task Force’s mission to ensure dignified healthcare for all.

What to Expect:

• Build Connections: Forge meaningful relationships with fellow task force members and allies.

• Stay Informed: Get real-time updates on task force priorities, campaigns, and upcoming events.

• Take Action: Engage members and explore how you can contribute your skills to the movement.

Why Join?
This isn’t just a meeting—it’s a springboard for impact. We’ll meet twice monthly to cowork on critical tasks like member outreach, and resource sharing. While attendance at every session is optional, your participation will help expand our collective power. And don’t worry—no prior commitment is required! Come to the first meetup to learn more, ask questions, and decide how you’d like to plug in.

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone passionate about healthcare justice.

• Those eager to mobilize communities but unsure where to start.

• Folks who thrive in collaborative, action-oriented spaces.

Ready to Flex Your Power?
If you’re “Power hungry” to make a difference, save the dates! Let’s grow this task force deep and wide, together.

No long-term commitment required. Just bring your energy, ideas, and drive to build a healthier future for all.

Our state’s public transportation system has been in crisis for a long time. Service cuts to Metra and Pace have made it almost impossible to figure out when it makes sense to travel. Gaps between trains and buses make it so that taking a trip to the city, or even a different suburb, requires hours of waiting between rides.

We're hosting a discussion on how to fix Chicagoland public transit on Wednesday April 9th, at 6:30 PM at the Nichols Branch of the Naperville Public Library (a 15 minute walk from the train.) Come be heard about what needs to change in our public transit system.

Come to a special zoom teach in about making our communities safer by strengthening the public defender systems and getting people more services and less jail time.

The Sheriffs of Kane and DuPage Counties have made public statements alleging that we need to lock people up in order to provide them mental health coverage and social services.

https://www.audacy.com/wbbm780/news/local/kane-county-sheriff-ron-hain-criticizes-safe-t-act

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/illinois-playbook/2025/02/28/the-sheriff-who-wants-to-be-governor-00206652

However, the truth is that these counties have failed to utilize resources that would provide mental health and social service support WITHOUT locking people up.

Also, this legislative session, the state assembly is considering the FAIR Act which would make courts more fair and efficient for everyone by strengthening the public defender system.

We will explain the Success Act and the proposed Fair Act and answer questions. It's on zoom, but please contact us if your church or community group is interested in hosting a watch party.

Please register on zoom for a personalized link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/FAxbXv3tRHa5GzTIB-giqQ

Please contact Chris White at 815-274-9635 westsuburbs@gmail.com

Join us for a series of meetings leading up to our big action to escalate the campaign to pass the FairShare Ordinance.

Breakfast will be available at 10:30 AM and the meeting will commence at 11 AM. Please be on time.

Parking: Please use the parking lot behind the building, the address of the parking lot is 1528 W Van Buren and it is free of charge.

Accessibility: ASL and Spanish Interpretation will be available. If you need other interpretation, please reach out to Lori at 217-721-7527

Background: Every worker in Chicago will be getting a pay raise on July 1st thanks to the hard work of the most progressive city council we have had in decades- but unless we pass this legislation in the first quarter of 2025 Rideshare drivers will be left out in the cold and THAT AIN’T RIGHT.

We will be planning our campaign through these bi-weekly meetings and need workers to come join the fight. This is GO TIME!

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Meet with elected representatives to learn how we are working to improve access to mental and behavioral health services and protect Medicare and Medicaid in the current political landscape.

Join community leaders, grassroots organizations, and elected officials including Alders Matt Martin, Ruth Cruz, and Andre Vasquez, State Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, Committeeperson Michael Rabbitt, and former Committeeperson Robert Murphy for a town hall about the Chicago Fair Elections Ordinance!

The Fair Elections Ordinance is a small-dollar matching program that aims to increase participation in local elections, empower people from all walks of life to run for elected office, and help make it possible for candidates to win without putting the demands of the wealthy over the needs of working people.

Have you or a loved one struggled to access mental health services in Illinois? Have you faced challenges finding an in-network therapist or getting the care you deserve? If so, this workshop is for you. Join us for a Letter Writing Workshop where we’ll come together to urge state officials to support the Improve Network Adequacy and Access to Behavioral Health Bill (HB1085/SB55). This critical legislation aims to increase access to mental health care by requiring minimum reimbursements for in-network behavioral health services, ensuring fair pay for providers, and improving equity for individuals seeking treatment for mental health and substance use disorders.

Now is the time to act. By participating in this workshop, you’ll have the opportunity to make your voice heard, write personalized letters to state officials, and learn how this bill can transform mental health care in Illinois. Together, we can build the pressure needed to pass this legislation and ensure everyone in our state has access to the care they deserve.

Join us on February 27th at 6 PM via Zoom to take a stand for mental health justice. Let’s make sure our voices are heard and our stories drive change.

Join the Fight for Improved Medicare for All!

Join us for our November EJ Task Force meeting to hear updates about transit legislation, learn more about our campaign, help us plan future events, and more!

Join us for a series of meetings leading up to our big action to escalate the campaign to pass the FairShare Ordinance.

Breakfast will be available at 10:30 AM and the meeting will commence at 11 AM. Please be on time.

Parking: Please use the parking lot behind the building, the address of the parking lot is 1528 W Van Buren and it is free of charge.

Accessibility: ASL and Spanish Interpretation will be available. If you need other interpretation, please reach out to Lori at 217-721-7527

Background: Every worker in Chicago will be getting a pay raise on July 1st thanks to the hard work of the most progressive city council we have had in decades- but unless we pass this legislation in the first quarter of 2025 Rideshare drivers will be left out in the cold and THAT AIN’T RIGHT.

We will be planning our campaign through these bi-weekly meetings and need workers to come join the fight. This is GO TIME!

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Every worker in Chicago will be getting a pay raise on July 1st thanks to the hard work of the most progressive city council we have had in decades- but unless we pass this legislation in the first quarter of 2025 Rideshare drivers will be left out in the cold and THAT AIN’T RIGHT.

We have negotiated in good faith with Uber and Lyft, but they are still not willing to pay workers a living wage. Meet us at 3 PM at the shopping center behind Walgreens at 501 W. Roosevelt Road in Chicago, and from there we will travel together to the action site. More details to come- stay tuned!