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Illinois PIRG Citizen Advocate -- Summer '06

This summer's edition of Illinois PIRG Citizen Advocate is now available online at:
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/

Illinois PIRG Citizen Advocate is the same newsletter you've always received -- but moving to the Web means less printing, which helps us reduce our waste and keeps more of your contribution working toward real results for Illinois.


Top Stories

Illinois PIRG Fights for Fair Utility Rates
Illinois utility companies, Ameren and ComEd, have convinced state regulators to change the way electricity prices are set in Illinois. The change is likely to produce large increases on Illinoisans electricity bills for years to come. . .
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/topstory.html

Smoke-Free Victory Will Protect Health
After years of debate and delay, the Chicago City Council overwhelming passed an Illinois PIRG-backed proposal that bans smoking in all indoor workplaces in Chicago. The new law is a victory for the health of all Chicagoans . . .
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/story2.html


Featured Articles

Interview With Lieutenant Governor Patrick Quinn
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/story3.html

In Battle Against Identity Theft, Illinois Leads The Charge
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/story4.html

EPA Decision Allows Pesticide Testing On Human Beings
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/story5.html


News Briefs

Lawmakers Fail To Save Energy, Money
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/news.html

Health Care Bill Would Protect Patient Rights
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/news.html#2

FDA Lets Drug Makers Off the Hook
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/news.html#3

Illinois PIRG Joins Coalition Fight for Effective Lobbying Reform
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/news.html#4

Letter from the Director
A New Face, New Focus for Illinois PIRG
http://www.illinoispirg.org/newsletters/summer06/dirltr.html


To make a contribution or join Illinois PIRG, visit
http://www.illinoispirg.org You can email me, too - just reply to this message.

Illinois PIRG - 407 S. Dearborn, Suite 701 - Chicago, IL 60605 - (312) 364-0096

Sincerely,

Brian Imus
Illinois PIRG State Director
BrianI@illinoispirg.org
http://www.IllinoisPIRG.org

P.S.  Thanks again for your support.  Please feel free to share this e-mail with your family and friends.

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