The hidden costs of risky auto loans to consumers and our communities
The hidden costs of risky auto loans to consumers and our communities
Public Health
How safe is our food?
Our latest report examines recent food safety trends, case studies of national recalls, what they mean for our health, and what we should do about it.
Consumer Protection
Congressional investigation concludes that Equifax breach was entirely preventable
The worst data breach in history could have been prevented with some basic security measures.
Consumer Protection
Watch out for unsafe toys
Illinois PIRG's “Trouble in Toyland” report found boron in slime, choking hazards without the proper warning labels, “connected” toys that pose a privacy risk and more.
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Illinois PIRG is your advocate for the public interest, speaking out for healthier, safer, more secure lives for all of us.
News & Research
News Release | U.S.PIRG
U.S. PIRG praises Sen. Sherrod Brown for including unpaid caregivers in the Earned Income Tax Credit
Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio has devised a creative way to ensure that Americans can maintain their quality of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness as the nature of work changes.
Blog Post
It all started when Six Flags scanned a 14-year-old boy's thumbprint without permission while issuing him a season pass. In landmark case on Jan. 25, the Illinois Supreme Court...
Blog Post
Nestle is responding to consumer demands to reduce plastic waste.
Blog Post
Dozens of people have died. Yet in January, Home Depot was still selling the products that led to their deaths.
Blog Post
Unsafe food recalls in the U.S. are trending the wrong way. From 2013 to 2017, they rose 10 percent overall, and a whopping 83 percent for the most hazardous meat and poultry recalls.
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Get consumer tips
Our advocates have compiled tips on how to choose a credit card or a bank, how to protect your identity, and more.