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We are elder Americans addressing climate chaos and protecting democracy for future generations. Find us at thirdact.org/illinois

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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
VOTE EARLY! The time to act is now. No election in this country's history is as important as this one in protecting our democracy, making our lives more affordable, bringing peace to our world, holding people accountable for their unprincipled actions, and saving our planet for future generations.
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Third Act @thirdactorg.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Join GrayPAC and Third Act on September 16 for our September All-In Call with special guest Rep. Justin Pearson! Join us to learn how you can help elect climate and democracy champions in 2026. RSVP: thirdact.org/events/septe...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE NOW Re OIL IMMUNITY BILL, a bill eliminating their accountability for the climate crisis. Tomorrow the House Judiciary Committee will hold a markup of the bill. This dangerous legislation would give Big Oil companies a broad legal shield. ACT NOW: tinyurl.com/OilImmunity
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Curious what home electrification looks like in practice? Come visit the Riverside, IL Electrification Open House! Register: zurl.co/JzlI3 Tour a fully electrified home and see rooftop solar, heat pumps, EV charging, induction cooking, a heat pump water heater, and more.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
NO TIME TO WASTE! Register now: tinyurl.com/Third-Act-Be... This Thursday is when Ben Wikler, former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party & author of newly published best seller, "This Is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy" joins Third Act for an illuminating discussion.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Feeling confused about energy storage? Not sure why it matters or whether it’s good/bad? Get real facts Sept. 10, 6-7:30PM. Expert panelists will explain how battery energy storage systems work, how they support a more reliable/affordable grid & benefits for communities. tinyurl.com/Battery-Stor...
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Energy Storage 101: What is it and why does it matter for my community? · Greenlight Action
Join the Illinois Environmental Council, Union of Concerned Scientists, Citizens Climate Lobby, Faith in Place, Greenlight America, and Sierra Club for a virtual session that will cover what energy st...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
The 2026 midterms voting starts soon in the crucial Midwest: Michigan 9.24 & Wisconsin 10.20. Third Act Wisconsin, Third Act Michigan & Third Act Illinois invite you to join our kickoff event, with Ben Wikler, to discuss strategy, solidarity, and action. Register: tinyurl.com/Third-Act-Be...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Special Program Sept. 10 with Third Act & special guest Ben Wikler, former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party & author of the best seller, "This Is the Plan: How to End America's Meltdown and Save Democracy" MI, WI, IL. Three states, one urgent mission. Register: tinyurl.com/Third-Act-Be...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Don’t Let Them Fool You: You are Not Alone Pete Buttigieg's video should resonate with everyone. He sees an American majority, of "people who are tired of the chaos and corruption, tired of living with an economy and political system tilted toward the well-connected, & hungry to change directions."
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Don’t Let Them Fool You: You are Not Alone
I see an American majority ready for a better politics. Watch my message about what we have the chance to deliver in this year’s midterms.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Curious what home electrification looks like in practice? Come visit the Riverside, IL Electrification Open House! Register: zurl.co/JzlI3 Tour a fully electrified home and see rooftop solar, heat pumps, EV charging, induction cooking, a heat pump water heater, and more.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Robert Reich's substack post today lays out what Gerard Baker, the Wall Street Journal editor-at-large, feels is dramatically wrong with our economic system in the US right now. When a WSJ Opinion piece is this scathing, we all should pay attention. Find the post here: tinyurl.com/Reich-Re-WSJ...
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Corporate America EXPOSED! (In the most unlikely place)
The newspaper for America’s business-political class explains how the business-political class is wrecking American capitalism
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Your instincts were right! July was the warmest month in the 132-year record for the contiguous US, according to the National Centers for Environmental Information. The average temperature in July was 76.9°F, 3.3°F above the 20th-century average www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/monit...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
It's Time Again for the Wonderful Hampton's Farmers Market 5555 W. North Ave., Chicago, IL PLUS, Third Act Illinois will be there on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 12-5PM to discuss how to become more involved in protecting our democracy, supporting our environment, & addressing climate change.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Please join Third Act Illinois at Cook County Commissioner Kevin Morrison's ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE FAIR Sat., Aug. 22, noon-2PM. A variety of vendors will be available to help you learn how to make your community greener, cleaner, and more sustainable. Register here: forms.gle/p7c2DM4oK1mm...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Right now, the Trump administration is treating people as expendable putting polluters first while our communities pay. Speak up & take action at the "No Denying Climate Change" Town Hall with special guest Rep. Sean Casten. Join Third Act Illinois and register here: www.mobilize.us/climateactio...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
The "Hands Off Our Vote" initiative is a national action plan designed to defend voting rights & hold power accountable by galvanizing communities around the message that voters, not leaders, decide the future. Learn more, join the movement, & sign up for 9.2 training: thirdact.org/events/hands...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Join Illinois Third Actors & Indivisible Chicago knocking on doors in the swing state of Wisconsin on Aug. 22 & Sept. 12 from 10AM to 2PM as we connect with voters and help defeat Trump-aligned candidates. Training provided. No experience necessary. Register: www.mobilize.us/indivisiblec...
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Join Us to Canvass in Wisconsin! · Indivisible Chicago
Come and join Indivisible Chicago knocking doors in the critical swing state of Wisconsin as we work to engage voters and defeat Trump. We’ll be talking to voters about what issues matter most to them...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
As proposals for hyperscale data centers pop up across Illinois, local communities are getting organized to fight for local protections & advocate for statewide guardrails. The upcoming webinar is designed to help build your skills in this important fight. Register here: tinyurl.com/Organizing-101
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Organizing 101: Building Community Power During the Rise of Data Centers
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
On Aug 8, join Unite & Rise for Voting Rights – a nationwide day of civic action inspired by the power of communities coming together to protect and strengthen our democracy. Find an event near you: www.mobilize.us/lwv/map/
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Volunteer Opportunities, Events, and Petitions Near Me · League of Women Voters (LWV) on Mobilize
Find events, petitions, volunteer opportunities, fundraisers and more with League of Women Voters (LWV).
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Trump's vision for data center expansion to support AI dominance is dangerous. Read why here! www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/c...
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Trump’s Vision for A.I. Dominance Comes With Major Air Pollution (Gift Article)
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
HANDS OFF OUR VOTE! Trump is trying to sabotage the midterms and we can't let him succeed. We have tremendous power to protect our elections in 2026. Use this link to join us. share.indvs.org/s/lHrecdcp
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We are democracy's strongest line of defense.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 31/07/2026
Green Century reports that "The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), the largest Presbyterian denomination in the United States with more than 1 million parishioners, recently made an historic decision to remove the great bulk of its investments from the fossil fuel industry." tinyurl.com/Presb-Church...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Fight Higher Utility Bills and Hold Utilities Accountable! Join Third Actors at the July 30th Illinois Commerce Comm. Regular Open Meeting (11:30AM). Third Actors will speak in opposition to the big increases utilities are seeking for 2027. Meeting details: icc.illinois.gov/meetings/mee...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
URGENT: Ask Members of Congress to Join Amicus Brief in Big Oil Lawsuit Please email your rep & senators to stand in solidarity with communities seeking climate accountability, like Boulder, by signing on to the amicus brief. DEADLINE is Friday, 7/24 at 10am Email NOW: tinyurl.com/No-Immunity-...
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Tell your members of Congress to sign the Suncor v Boulder Congressional amicus brief!
Please email your representatives and senators ASAP! We have an urgent call to action regarding Big Oil’s attempt to escape accountability via the Supreme Court. Can you email your democratic represe...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Top Science Panel Backs Research Linking Extreme Weather to Climate Change Climate scientists believe global warming can make extreme weather events more likely, but only recently have they been able to determine more precisely how much climate change is shaping specific extreme weather events.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Data Centers to Add $6.3B in Power Costs in 13 States A power auction conducted by PJM, a giant grid operator that supplies electricity from NE to the MW, is expected to add billions in additional charges to consumers & businesses. Residents shouldn't have to pay for AI-driven data centers.
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Data Centers to Add Billions in Power Costs in 13 States (Gift Article)
A power auction conducted by a giant grid operator is expected to add $6.3 billion in additional charges to consumers and businesses because of electricity needs of data centers.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Join our partner Common Power for their Fall Volunteer Launch July 16th as we head to the Midterm elections. They'll break down exactly where they’re going, when they're going, what they’re focusing on, & how you can be part of it. Register: tinyurl.com/Common-Power... Learn more: commonpower.org
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Paul Krugman's article, The Heat is On, explains in clear language how "the cost of climate change is getting serious". We see the evidence: record temps, severe droughts, devastating forest fires, record rains & flooding. Check it out at paulkrugman.substack.com/p/the-heat-i...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 12/07/2026
Third Act IL is working with other Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition grassroots groups to attend the upcoming Commerce Commission’s meetings on gas rate hikes. We support requiring People's Gas to abandon its failed, costly pipe replacement program & instead pursue cleaner, renewable energy projects.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
How can a historic home get the latest innovations in climate resiliency thru electrification, solar tech, sustainable materials, water mgmt. & land use? The IL Clinicians for Climate Action, Third Act IL, and IL PIRG Educ. Fund invite you to a guided tour 7.25 @1 Register: tinyurl.com/Hse-Tour
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Protect IL Pensions, Protect our Planet & Protect IL Taxpayers The Climate Safe Pensions IL coalition is hosting a town hall at the CTU Center headquarters on 7.22, 6PM to discuss divesting underperforming fossil fuel investments out of Illinois state pensions. Register here: luma.com/7wxo66zq
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Chicago Climate Week is coming soon! Save July 18 - 25 for a wide variety of in-person and virtual climate-related events. Many are free. Check out the this link for climate week events: w ww.chicagoclimateweek.org
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Springfield Meet and Greet! Let's meet for libations, snacks, & the chance to get to know your local Third Actors! Bring a friend! Where? Stella’s Coffee & Tea, 1135 W Governor St. Springfield When? Wed., July 8th, 5:30 to 7:00 pm Let’s celebrate our successes & plan for the next six months.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Say No to the Peoples Gas Rate Hike. Come share your story on how these rate hikes will impact you.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 20/06/2026
Tomorrow, June 21, is the summer solstice and the day to #ShowYourStripes. According to #alangerard at #balancedweather, it's "the day when the weather & climate community tries to raise awareness about global warming using the “stripes” graphics developed by British climate scientist Ed Hawkins."
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
As the midterm elections approach, should Democrats rethink their approach to climate change & a strong renewable message? Given the current regulatory environment & the tying of solar (generally popular) to data centers (generally despised), it's tricky. Read on at: tinyurl.com/Energy-Messa...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
NEW Banking On Climate Chaos Report "Affordable energy, environmental justice, respect for human rights, and a livable climate are all critical pillars of society, and all profoundly influenced by choices made by the world’s largest banks." Supporting fossil fuel chaos. tinyurl.com/Banking-on-C...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Third Actors will be tabling at the Jefferson Park Sunday Market on June 14th @ the Jefferson Memorial Park behind the field house at 4822 North Long Avenue in Chicago. Come learn about our work to address climate change and protect our democracy.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Third Actors will be tabling at the Austin Town Hall Farmers Market on June 25th @ the Austin Town Hall Park, 5610 West Lake Street in Chicago. Come learn about our work to address climate change and protect our democracy.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 07/06/2026
IL Data Center News! Chic Trib: "Following an Illinois spring legislative session in which efforts to regulate data centers ... stalled, Gov. Pritzker issued an executive order instructing the state agency overseeing a program that issues tax incentives for data centers to pause the program ...."
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
The Ravinia Farmers Market returns tomorrow, Wednesday June 3, bringing fresh local foods, live music and community groups to Jens Jensen Park. Please stop by the Third Act Illinois table to learn how we're addressing climate chaos & protecting democracy. For more info: www.pdhp.org/.../ravinia-...
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
A BIG thanks to all those at the Illinois POWER Act Lobby Day Saturday! While the bill did not pass during spring session, we continu to build momentum. Please follow up with your legislators by filling out this Action Alert: tinyurl.com/POWER-Act-Ac... or calling their offices to thank them!
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
Look for Third Act Illinois tomorrow at this exciting event!!!
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
Join us to discuss how Data Centers are driving up costs for Illinois residents & learn what you can do to reduce your utility bills & advocate for cleaner, more affordable energy. Thursday, May 28, 2-3pm The People's Cafe 2943 W. Belmont Ave. in Chicago Please register here: tinyurl.com/yn78zwe4
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Protecting Our Water, Energy, and Ratepayers The POWER ACT will hold Big Tech and their data centers accountable, protecting our wallets and our communities. Without guardrails, data centers could increase our electricity costs by $37 billion through 2050. That’s a 24% increase!
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 10/05/2026
Join other Third Actors from Illinois going to Springfield to hold accountable companies wanting to build data centers.
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
The Volunteer Fair in Evanston is back with even more opportunities to do impactful work in Evanston & Chicago's north side. Whether passionate about the environment, mentoring youth, or advancing social justice, there's an org. that needs you! Look for Third Act IL! More info: tinyurl.com/2n46xh2d
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 04/05/2026
Data Centers are being proposed all over IL to address Big Tech's need for processing power to fuel AI. These data centers need huge amounts of energy and water, will pollute our air, & will likely raise our utility bills. Learn more: ilcleanjobs.org/power/ Join us in Springfield: bit.ly/POWER2026
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 01/05/2026
Don't miss the ELECTRIFICATION OPEN HOUSE tomorrow, May 2, in Chicago. Save energy, improve your health, and build a resilient future! Register here: tinyurl.com/3he4h5rr
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Third Act Illinois @thirdactillinois.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
MAY DAY STRONG: WORKERS OVER BILLIONAIRES! This Friday: May 1 We’re living through a make-or-break moment for working people. We want a country that puts workers first, not billionaires. Economic Boycott Friday, May 1, from 1:00-3:30pm, at Union Park in Chicago. Register here: maydaystrong.org
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