Toxic PFAS chemicals are being sprayed on crops across the country
Chemicals linked to cancer shouldn't be anywhere near our crops and the fields where we grow our food.
Tell Amazon: It’s time to move beyond wasteful single-use plastic packaging
Amazon creates an enormous amount of plastic waste with single-use packaging that we just don't need.
Illinois PIRG is an advocate for the public interest. We speak out for the public and stand up to special interests on problems that affect the public's health, safety and wellbeing.
The Latest
Our plans for moving beyond plastic in 2023
You have the power: how to electrify your home with new tax credits
Updates
Suburban Nicor Gas files record rate hike
Tips before you fly again
Resources for holiday 2022 airline travel cancellations
How federal tax credits can help you reduce energy waste in your home
In this video, experts explain how new federal clean energy tax credits passed under the Inflation Reduction Act can help you weatherize your home, get more efficient appliances and more.
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
I think your organization has done a great job selecting issues where the public interest needs an advocate.Clare Feinson, Member
Why I support PIRG
It's a real privilege to do this work. It can be frustrating at times, it can be tedious at times, but it's also incredibly rewarding.Emily Rusch, Vice President and Senior Director of State Offices
It’s a real privilege to do this work
If we get out there and if we do what needs to be done, we can make a difference.Matt Casale, Director, Environment Campaigns
I wanted to marry my interests in law and political advocacy
I found out about PIRG when somebody canvassed me on the street and started talking to me about their issues, and it completely clicked that this was the group that I could work with to actually make sure that we're protecting our health, we’re doing the right thing by people all over the country.Matt Wellington, Director, Public Health Campaigns
