Partnership organization of the Mayors of Chicago region’s 275 municipalities. Provides forum for Chief Elected Officials to collaborate & solve policy issues
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Jun 10
We’re excited to see local governments’ collaborative efforts on sustainability highlighted in an @ieee_pes international magazine article written by Caucus Environmental Initiatives Director Edith Makra.
Read the full story at: bit.ly/4e1IVlJ
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May 21
Thank you to the @IllinoisACT for hosting last week’s Green Drives Conference and Expo! We appreciated the opportunity for Environmental Initiatives Director Edith Makra to speak about the Caucus’ EV Readiness Program. We also enjoyed the clean vehicle display.
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May 12
Thank you to the City of North Chicago (@NorthChi60064), Mayor Leon Rockingham, Jr., and @LCMLeague for hosting our Executive Board meeting yesterday! As part of our initiative to rotate meetings around the region, we appreciated the opportunity to learn more about the City.
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The Caucus launched “Home Grown: Local Housing Strategies in Action,” a new online resource showcasing real-world housing policies, programs and developments in the region through 70 case studies.
Find out more and explore the Home Grown website: bit.ly/4ezAfDF
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Apr 17
Why does our recycling bin mascot, Loop the Cart, have googly eyes?
The @chicagotribune explains how giving objects human traits, like Loop, can actually influence behavior and help people recycle more effectively.
Read the full article: bit.ly/4vCSI8s
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Apr 16
Our outreach specialists tabled at the Oak Lawn Home Show and are headed to two more free Home Shows to help residents learn about recycling and electrification:
• Schaumburg Convention Center, 4/19, 10-5
• Lake County Fairgrounds, 4/26, 10-5
Stop by with your questions!
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Apr 13
Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, Environment and Energy Committee Chair, and Environmental Initiatives Director Edith Makra thank the @LWVIL for the opportunity to speak at the 2026 Issues Briefing this weekend, where they shared insights from the Caucus’ Data Center Task Force.
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We love this @RecyclingToday article that tells the story of our “Feed the Cart” recycling education campaign, the largest recycling campaign in Illinois’ history! It started with the idea to collaborate with partners instead of competing.
Read the story: bit.ly/4cj1WxL
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Mar 26
There's still time to receive funding in 2026 through elective pay if your community is purchasing clean energy assets, such as EV chargers, energy storage, solar or geothermal HVAC.
Find out how at an in-person Illinois Power Agency session next week: bit.ly/48cEz7J
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Mar 24
Thank you to @NapervilleIL and @MayorWehrli for hosting the Caucus’ quarterly meeting on Friday.
Mayors engaged in a lively discussion during our legislative roundtable on the BUILD housing proposal and potential cuts to LGDF, issues that are top of mind for communities.
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Mar 10
The Powering Safe Communities grant application deadline is this Friday, 3/13. Apply today for grants of up to $10,000 for public safety equipment, EVs, and EV chargers.
The Caucus is proud to partner with @ComEd to administer the program.
Find out more: bit.ly/4rYPkT1
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We’re excited to see our Data Center Task Force in the @ILFarmBureau's @FarmWeekNow. Task Force Chair/City of Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns is quoted discussing how the group shares information to help communities make informed decisions.
Read the full article: bit.ly/4rWFQIb
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Feb 26
The Caucus is calling for a comprehensive Housing Task Force to be established to address local government concerns following Governor JB Pritzker’s Building Up Illinois Developments (BUILD) Plan.
Find out more: bit.ly/3OAeicK
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Feb 24
We thank the Suburban Building Officials Conference for inviting us to speak at their recent luncheon on the stretch codes and other advanced building policies. The Caucus and @MEEAee appreciated the questions and feedback, and the opportunity to connect with code officials.
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Feb 23
The Caucus opposes the proposed reduction to the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) formula rate from 6.47 percent to 6.28 percent of individual income tax revenues distributed to local governments.
Find out more: bit.ly/4tM97X7
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Feb 11
Executive Board Chair John Noak and Executive Director Neil James recently attended the West Central Municipal Conference legislative breakfast.
We appreciate the opportunity to engage directly with municipal leaders and lawmakers on issues that matter to our member communities.
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Jan 27
@RecycleCoachApp teamed up with the @ILEPA to help residents understand recycling guidelines. Today, 47 Caucus communities have the Recycle Coach widget on their websites, allowing residents to find What Goes Where, collection schedules, and to explore educational content.
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Jan 27
Visit the Caucus’ recycling campaign website, FeedTheCart.org, to see what Recycle Coach can do. Get in touch to bring this IEPA-sponsored service to your municipality.
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Jan 12
The @MayorsCaucus is proud to once again partner with @ComEd to administer the Powering Safe Communities program, providing grants of up to $10,000 for local public safety and clean transportation projects.
Applications are now open through March 13, 2026.
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Jan 12
Previous grants awarded include a range of projects including traffic and pedestrian safety equipment, fire or police equipment, electric vehicles and charging stations, automated external defibrillators, and emergency weather sirens.
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Jan 12
Municipalities, townships, counties and local governments in ComEd's service territory are eligible to apply for competitive grants up to $10,000. Not-for-profit organizations may also be eligible if they partner with at least one municipality or government institution.
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