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Statement: New indictments reinforce need to address public policy harm caused by corrupt ComEd scheme

“Today’s indictment reinforces the need for Illinois policymakers to act to address the harm inflicted on ComEd’s customers and the public through ComEd’s maneuvers. While federal prosecutors may deliver a legal remedy for ComEd’s actions, bad public policies enacted in-part through ComEd’s scheme remain.

News Release | Illinois PIRG | COVID-19

Governor J.B. Pritzker takes action to save lives

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced today that he will be expanding Illinois’ restrictions designed to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In response to the governor’s announcement, IllinoisPIRG director Abe Scarr released the following statement.

News Release | Illinois PIRG Education Fund | Consumer Tips

35th annual Trouble in Toyland report uncovers mislabeled and dangerous toys

Illinois PIRG Education Fund’s Trouble in Toyland report has helped identify dangerous toys for 35 years. But 2020 is unique, and as Americans have worked, learned and played from home to protect themselves from COVID-19, children could be more susceptible to certain toy-related hazards. 

News Release | U.S. PIRG | COVID-19

Statement on President-elect Joe Biden’s COVID-19 task force

President-elect Joe Biden has announced the group of top health experts who will advise the incoming administration on efforts to contain the novel coronavirus.  

News Release | U.S. PIRG | Financial Reform

CFPB Approves Modified Final Debt Collection Rule

On Friday, the CFPB released a modified final version of its Debt Collection Rule, although it delayed action until December on one of its most controversial provisions, allowing collection of  time-barred zombie debt. A statement by Consumer Program Associate Lucy Baker follows.

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