Policy

Establishes bird-friendly building design requirements to reduce bird collisions with buildings, particularly through measures addressing reflective and transparent glass.

Restricts the discharge and release of plastic pellets and other preproduction plastic materials to prevent plastic pollution from entering waterways and the environment.

Advances clean energy, grid reliability, and energy affordability in Illinois through investments in battery storage, energy efficiency, clean-energy resources, and consumer protections.

Requires consideration of cumulative environmental and health impacts when evaluating certain projects, helping identify and address disproportionate pollution burdens in communities already experiencing environmental hazards.

Reorganizes and strengthens governance and funding for CTA, Metra, and Pace while establishing a new regional transit authority and long-term framework for Northern Illinois transit.

Prohibits investment of pension assets in fossil fuel companies and requires divestment of any holdings of stocks, securities, or other obligations to a fossil fuel company.

Calls for sustainable management of Chicago parkways through practices such as native landscaping, pollinator habitat, stormwater management, and reduced reliance on conventional turf and chemical inputs.

A board designated to research and develop a shoreline management plan, shoreline emergency response plan, identify and recommend the City Council proposed shoreline
protection legislation, and facilitate shoreline erosion public education.

An ordinance setting a limit on harmful indoor emissions in most new building
construction to encourage equitable building decarbonization and aiming to lower utility costs for residents of Chicago through energy-efficient building electrification.

Change Titles 5 and 11 of the Chicago Municipal Code to enhance the Utility Billing Relief Program. The amendment aims to improve access to affordable water and sewer services for low-income residents.