Governor Blagojevich's recently proposed power plant mercury emissions limits will benefit generations of Illinoisans--but only if they are enacted. That's why a coalition of community and public interest organizations has teamed up to host a public hearing on coal-fired power plant emissions. Join us, and help show the Governor, regulators, and power companies that we're serious about wanting old power plants to clean up their act.

What: Community Hearing on Coal-Fired Power Plant Emissions
When: Monday, February 13, 7:00 PM
Where: Dvorak Park, 1119 W. Cullerton Street in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago

Now is the time for Illinoisans to demand serious reductions in the harmful substances coming out of power plant smoke stacks. This is your chance to hear what elected officials think and tell them what you want. Please come, and feel free to bring your friends and co-workers.

Click on this link or paste it into your web browser to RSVP:
illinoispirg.org/IL.asp


Invited public officials:
Governor Blagojevich, Mayor Daley
State Senator Carol Ronen (7th District)
State Senator Martin Sandoval (12th District)
State Senator Tony Muñoz (1st District)
State Representative Ed Acevedo (2nd District)
Alderman Daniel Solis (25th Ward)
Alderman George Cardenas (12th Ward)
Alderman Ricardo Muñoz (22nd Ward)

Also invited:
Director Doug Scott of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Meeting organized by a coalition of groups promoting clean power:
American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Public Interest Research Group, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization, Pilsen/Southwest Side local of the Green Party and Sierra Club.

Please come, and feel free to bring your friends and co-workers.

Click on this link or paste it into your web browser to RSVP:
illinoispirg.org/IL.asp

Sincerely,

Rebecca D. Stanfield
Illinois PIRG Environmental Attorney
RebeccaS (at) illinoispirg.org
www.IllinoisPIRG.org

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