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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.

2026

Herald & Review:  Data center opponents disrupt Decatur meeting as committee makes case for regulations

By Valerie Wells | September 1, 2026

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Pantagraph:  Public hears pros, cons, uncertainties of data centers at BCPA event

By Drew Zimmerman | August 28, 2026

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WGLT: Bloomington forum delves into details of data center impacts

By Jim Stahly Jr. | August 27, 2026

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Herald & Review: Citizens group challenges closed meetings of Macon County data center panel

By Valerie Wells | August 17, 2026

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Herald & Review:  Read the Illinois People's Action Complaint

August 15, 2026

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Herald & Review:  Read the letter from Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul to Kevin Greenfield

August 15, 2026

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WGLT:  In data center hubs Aurora and DeKalb, two different approaches to setting restrictions

By Ben Howell | August 3, 2026

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Pantagraph:  McLean County's new data center regulations address water use, energy output

By Drew Zommerman | June 12, 2026

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WGLT:  McLean County Board approves 2026 budget; hears concerns over aquifer protections

By Braden Fogerson | Nov. 13, 2025

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WGLT: Ban on carbon capture near Mahomet Aquifer wins unanimous approval in Illinois Senate

By Cesar Toscano, Eric Stock | April 11, 2025

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WGLT:  McLean County Board supports protecting Mahomet Aquifer amid carbon sequestration controversy

By Colin Hardman | Oct. 18, 2024

 

WGLT:  As interest in CO2 storage grows, so does a parallel insurance industry

By Lindsay Jones | Jan. 30, 2024

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WAND News:  Advocacy group calls on Decatur to reconsider ADM CO2 easement

By WAND Digital Team | Sept. 15, 2025

 

WAND News:  Community group files comments with EPA, seeks to revoke ADM CO2 permit

By WAND Digital Team | Sept. 18, 2025

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Pantagraph: Mahomet Aquifer needs to be protected from threat of carbon capture and storage

By Emily Jacobson, Illinois People's Action | Oct. 18, 2024

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25 News Now:  McLean County leaders ask for state protection of key water supply

By Howard Packowitz | Oct. 17, 2024

 

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

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Chicago Sun Times: Hang tough, Illinois, and cap interest rates on payday loans at 36%

By CST Editorial Board | Mar. 7, 2021

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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

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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

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Pantagraph: Coalition pushes aid for Bloomington-Normal's marginalized people amid COVID-19 crisis

By Sierra Henry | April 2, 2020

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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

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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

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