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Is your mortgage forbearance ending?

Maybe you or a loved one are among the 30 million people who lost a job in the spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Or maybe you’re one of the 18 million who no longer receives an extra $600 a week in unemployment. Or maybe you’ve taken a pay cut.

Is your mortgage forbearance ending?

Thursday, September 3, 2020
By | Teresa Murray
Consumer Watchdog

If the COVID-19 pandemic affects your ability to pay, here’s what you need to know

If you’re behind on your mortgage payments, here are some tips

Thursday, September 3, 2020
By | Teresa Murray
Consumer Watchdog

Good news: You may still be able to request a forbearance because of COVID-19

News Release | U.S. PIRG | Consumer Protection, Food

New study indicates toxic chemicals used in take-out food packaging from popular chains

A new study that tested for PFAS in food containers from six restaurant chains found that, out of 29 unique samples, 14 tested above the screening level for fluorine, suggesting PFAS treatment.

Resource | Consumer Protection

Group letter opposing Nancy Beck to head CPSC

Letter from over 100 groups, including state PIRGs, opposing the president's nomination of longtime chemical industry official Nancy Beck to chair the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), which protects children, and everyone else, from dangerous products.

Troubled Peoples Gas pipe replacement program continues to struggle

Thursday, May 28, 2020
By | Abe Scarr
Illinois PIRG State Director

Every quarter, the Chicago gas delivery utility releases a report on its pipe replacement program. Unfortunately, the first quarter report shows the program continues to struggle: not prioritizing public safety and risk reduction, behind schedule and over budget, and increasingly unaffordable.

Not worth the risk: It's time to get talc out of all cosmetics, not just baby powder

Wednesday, May 20, 2020
By | Danielle Melgar
Food & Agriculture Advocate

Johnson & Johnson will end the sale of talc-based baby powders--which can be contaminated with asbestos--in the United States and Canada. That’s a big win for consumers, but it’s not enough.

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