Safer Cleaner Energy
The Peoples Gas pipe replacement program is driving up our bills while failing to achieve its public safety objective. We’re working to fix this troubled program and facilitate the transition to clean energy.
Tell Costco: Excessive packaging is absurd and wasteful
It's time for Costco to prioritize the planet over packaging.
Illinois PIRG is an advocate for consumers, advancing solutions to problems that affect Illinoisans' health, safety and wellbeing.
The Latest
Statement: $523 million State Farm homeowners insurance rate hike highlights need for state oversight
Cities and states leading the way on electric lawn care
Updates
Peoples Gas is not being transparent about its new safety risk methodology
Energy Conservation & Efficiency
New survey finds strong public support for energy efficiency
Regulators deny Peoples Gas attempt to delay transparent planning
What You Can Do
Tell your representative: Don’t force the postal service to ditch brand-new electric mail trucks
A snapshot of state actions to protect pollinators
Pollinators are vital to our food systems and maintain the planet’s ecosystems. Action by states is needed to protect them.
I like that PIRG digs down and finds ways the system has been rigged against our long-term welfare and tries to translate that into legislative and legal action at the state, local and national levels.Nick Bridge, Member
PIRG will keep working until the job’s done
We have a vision to transform our transportation systemDanny Katz, Executive Director, CoPIRG
We have a vision to transform our transportation system
I greatly appreciate PIRG for fighting for a safer, healthier world.Helen M, Member
PIRG keeps me informed
I see daily reminders of how much damage we have done and know that fixing that damage starts with me.Matt C.V., Member
Fixing that damage starts with me.
I think your organization has done a great job selecting issues where the public interest needs an advocate.Clare Feinson, Member
