January 2025

Let the work begin!

CLIMATE CHANGE - ILLINOIS COAL POLLUTION

Few people realize that energy coming to the Cities of St Charles, Batavia and Geneva is from the biggest coal polluter in Illinois, Prairie State. The City of St. Charles is currently deciding whether to extend its coal-powered energy contract until 2055 or explore cleaner, cost-effective alternatives.

Climate change is creating weather extremes. We have seen firsthand the devastation of California and the Atlantic coast communities because of these extremes. People are losing homes and the ability to sell their homes because insurance companies are folding. Aside from the tragic loss of life and invaluable loss of family mementos, the cost to insure is increasing for all of us. Signing up for another 20 years on top of the current 10 years already contracted with coal doesn't make sense. We are all affected by these decisions.

Join Tri-Cities Clean Energy and Partners on January 22, 6:30 pm at the St. Charles Library to learn more about the energy decisions for our local community. See below for registration.

Exploring the Future of Energy for St. Charles

January 22

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM



Location: St. Charles Public Library in the Huntley Community Room

To register: CLICK HERE.

PEOPLE'S MARCH

Women's March

Saturday, January 18

Various locations

Click on the city for information and registration:

CHICAGO

DEKALB

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS

ROCKFORD

WASHINGTON, DC

Martin Luther King Day

The City of Aurora will continue a four-decades-long tradition of honoring the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the 40th Annual MLK Ceremony.



Monday, January 20, 2025, at

6:00 p.m.

East Aurora High School,

500 Tomcat Lane

Aurora

The ceremony will feature remarks by dignitaries, youth and adult performances, and presentation of the Donna J. Williams MLK Service Awards and the Services Above Self MLK Youth Awards.

This year’s keynote speaker is the incomparable Dr. Michael Eric Dyson.

Click here for free reservations.

CALL TO ACTION

We Can Lead Change is committed to keeping you informed and engaged on important issues that require voter and constituent attention. When such issues arise, you will receive an email from WCLC with the subject line: CALL TO ACTION. Participation is entirely your choice—whether or not to follow the suggested course of action is up to you. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or comments at wecanleadchange2018@gmail.com.

SAVE THE DATE

MEET THE LOCAL CANDIDATES

Wednesday, February 12th

6:30 - 8:00 pm

Baker Community Center

101 S. Second St.

St. Charles, IL

Meet in person the candidates

who are running in local contested races

from Batavia, Geneva and St. Charles