Third Act Illinois
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Environmentally-concerned elder residents of Illinois who are looking to make the world a better place by addressing climate chaos and protecting democracy. Find us at thirdact.org/illinois
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In Chicago we don’t put up with wannabe kings or tyrants. Let’s come together to say: Hands Off Chicago & NO KINGS!
Find an event www.mobilize.us/nokings/

10.18.25, 12PM
Butler Field, Grant Park, Chicago

3rd Act Illinois is an endorsing partner for the Hands Off Chicago/No Kings Rally & March.
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Join us at the Sun Day Solar Fest on 9/21 to celebrate solar energy. The event will be MC’d by longtime WBEZ host Jerome McDonnell and Rev. Abby Mohaupt with a number of expert speakers on solar energy, instant permitting, building electrification & more! RSVP: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...
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Join us for the Sun Day Solar Fest on September 21st for family friendly fun like a puppet parade, games, sing along’s, musical performances & flashmob dancing! We will have helpful resources & experts showing how you can join the solar energy revolution. RSVP: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...
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Wonderful interview yesterday with Third Actor Jean Bryan on the Live from the Heartland show as she shared the origin and details of Chicago's Sun Day Solar Fest.

Sunday, 9/21, from 12-4PM, just west of the Montrose Beach dog park. Register: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...
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Join us at the Sun Day Solar Fest on 9/21 to celebrate solar energy with our 24 partner organizations including solar installers, community solar, faith, climate, environmental & social justice orgs at the event. Join us & learn all about clean energy. #SunDay RSVP: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...
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Join us for the Sun Day Solar Fest & have fun with all sorts of activities. Be part of a national movement of people moving to clean energy & enjoy a wide variety of entertainment: music, kids' activities, sing-alongs, engaging speakers, & flash mob dancing. RSVP: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...
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Rise up for a ☀️powered 🌎on Sun Day!
Join us: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...
Bill McKibben: “Americans have long thought of solar/wind as alt. energy, ‘the Whole Foods of energy—nice but pricey.’ Now, think of it as the Costco of energy: cheap, on the shelf, and available in bulk, ready to go.” #thirdact
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Rise up for a ☀️powered 🌎on Sun Day! Join us: bit.ly/SunDaySolarF...
Bill McKibben said “Americans have long thought of solar/wind as alt. energy, ‘the Whole Foods of energy—nice but pricey.’ Now, think of it as the Costco of energy: cheap, on the shelf, and available in bulk, ready to go.”
Chicago Solar Fest Picnic
Chicago Solar Fest will include family-friendly solar-related activities, and entertainment including live (solar-powered) music and sing-alongs, a drum circle, picnicking, storytelling, games, arts a...
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Neil Young is in Chicago this Wednesday and Third Act Illinois was asked to participate in his Love Earth Village, a “hometown-square approach to showcasing not-for-profit organizations and their passionate volunteers, working on the frontlines to preserve the Earth and protect our freedoms.”
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The Sun Day Solar Fest is 9/21 at Montrose Beach in Chicago to celebrate the clean energy revolution! If you want to save money on energy bills, support local jobs or are just curious about clean energy, this fun event’s for you! Learn more & RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/chica...
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Get excited! The Sun Day Solar Fest is coming to Chicago to celebrate solar energy. Join the kickoff with 3rd Act Illinois, 350 Chicago, event partners & special guest Bill McKibben on 8/13/25 at 6:50 pm Central to learn about the Sun Day event 9/21/25. To register: forms.gle/u9av3oDwLnv9...
Help us 'Kickoff' on August 13th, 6:50 PM!
Join Third Act Illinois as we prepare for Chicago's Sun Day Solar Fest! Our special guest, Bill McKibben, founder of Third Act and legendary environmentalist, journalist, and advocate for clean energy...
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Get ready for the Sun Day Solar Fest to celebrate solar energy. Join the kickoff with 3rd Act Illinois, 350 Chicago, event partners & special guest Bill McKibben on 8/13/25 at 6:50 pm Central to learn about the Sun Day event 9/21/25. To attend the kickoff, register forms.gle/u9av3oDwLnv9...
Help us 'Kickoff' on August 13th, 6:50 PM!
Join Third Act Illinois as we prepare for Chicago's Sun Day Solar Fest! Our special guest, Bill McKibben, founder of Third Act and legendary environmentalist, journalist, and advocate for clean energy...
forms.gle
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Sun Day is coming to Chicago to celebrate solar power. Join the kickoff for Sun Day Solar Fest with 3rd Act Illinois, 350 Chicago, event partners & Bill McKibben on 8/13/25 at 6:50 pm central to learn about the Sun Day event 9/21/25. To attend the kickoff, RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
Help us 'Kickoff' on August 13th, 6:50 PM!
Join Third Act Illinois as we prepare for Chicago's Sun Day Solar Fest! Our special guest, Bill McKibben, founder of Third Act and legendary environmentalist, journalist, and advocate for clean energy...
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Bill McKibben on Trump, Zeldin and the EPA's proposal to rescind the Endangerment Finding:

"This is precisely what science looks like when it’s perverted away from the search for truth."

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How the Grift Works
Trump pulls off a nasty con--and maybe he gets rolled too
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“The good news is that the data proves that the most effective message is love."

Last week, public relations expert @dfenton.bsky.social joined us for a conversation about the importance of crafting a compelling narrative to promote social change.

Visit thirdact.org/resources to watch more.
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A cheap and accessible form of energy lies in a large ball of burning gas 93 million miles up in the sky: the sun. So why haven’t we adopted solar energy more widely?

“How We Survive” host Amy Scott recently talked with longtime climate writer and activist Bill McKibben
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"Burning Questions:" A conversation with Bill McKibben about his new book on solar power
“Here Comes the Sun: A Last Chance for the Climate and a Fresh Chance for Civilization” offers hope and a call to action.
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I’ve switched to Climate First Bank & am delighted with their values & online customer service. #climate #divest
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At Third Act, older Americans are coming together to protect our climate and safeguard democracy—and there’s a place for you!

📅 Join our Welcome Call tonight at 7:30 PM ET to hear from fellow volunteers about how you can get involved.

🎟️ Register to attend here: thirdact.org/events/welco...
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For over three decades, @bioneers.bsky.social has brought together visionary leaders to build a more sustainable world. The 36th conference, held from March 27-29, will be no exception—featuring our own @billmckibben.bsky.social alongside many others.

Learn more: conference.bioneers.org

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Bioneers 2025 Conference - Bioneers Conference
Register for the 36th annual event featuring visionary and practical solutions.
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Learn how the Clean Air Act gives states authority to regulate vehicle emissions when federal standards don't go far enough, current state programs, and the role of federal oversight in enforcing these standards.

🎟️ act.ilenviro.org/a/clean-tran...