In the News
Illinois People's Action has been featured in newspapers, on TV, radio, and on social media. This is a short list of news stories related to our work.
NPR Illinois: At State Fair, Democrats Paint GOP As Existential Threat Worthy of Keeping United Even As Rifts Divide Party
By Hannah Meisel | Aug. 18, 2021
Chicago Sun Times: Hang tough, Illinois, and cap interest rates on payday loans at 36%
By CST Editorial Board | Mar. 7, 2021
Pantagraph: Welcoming City Ordinance may be brought before Bloomington council
By Kevin Barlow | Dec. 29, 2020
WGLT: Community Organizers Combat 'Triple Threat' of COVID, Climate, and Racism
By Sarah Nardi | Dec. 8, 2020
WSILTV: Lawmakers hope to address environmental justice in clean energy proposals
By Mike Miletich | Oct. 23, 2020
People’s World: ‘To See Each Other,’ People’s Action podcast challenges rural America’s stereotypes
By Zach Carlson | Sept. 28, 2020
WTTW: Clean Energy Advocates Hope to Capitalize on ComEd Backlash
By Amanda Vinicky | Aug. 5, 2020
Pantagraph: Coalition pushes aid for Bloomington-Normal's marginalized people amid COVID-19 crisis
By Sierra Henry | April 2, 2020
WEEK: Twin-City governments, hotels summoned to help the poor during COVID-19 crisis
By Howard Packowitz | Apr. 1, 2020
The Vidette: Illinois People's Action calls for defending the homeless, poor from COVID-19
By: Maia Huddleston | Apr. 1, 2020
WGLT: Community Orgs Call For Decarceration, Housing During COVID-19 Crisis
By Breanna Grow | Mar. 26, 2020
Pantagraph: Bloomington mayor hears concerns about coronavirus putting poor residents at risk
By Maria Nagle | Mar. 21, 2020
WGLT: Backers of Clean Energy Bill Tout Jobs Investment
By Eric Stock & Charlie Schlenker | Mar. 9, 2020
WGLT: Forum: As Global Temps Heat Up, So Does Opportunity For Action
By Breanna Grow | Sep. 13, 2019
WGLT: IPA: State Minimum Wage Increase Benefits Outweigh Concerns
By Mary Cullen | Feb. 7, 2019
WGLT: B-N Activists Join Protest Of Migrant Separation Policy At Border
By Ryan Denham | June 17, 2018