Activists Rally at Illinois Capitol, Urging Lawmakers to Pass 9 Climate and Environmental Bills

Inside Climate News · By Aydali Campa · last updated April 22, 2023 – 5:29 AM

“We can’t really afford to keep waiting on this [legislation] when our communities are getting sick or people are dying,” one said.

By Aydali Campa

Hundreds of environmental activists rallied at the Illinois State Capitol, urging legislators to support bills that advance environmental justice and protection and that address climate change. Advocates also delivered a letter to the governor’s office demanding tighter vehicle emissions rules.

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