Lobby Days
Lobby Day Registration Now Open
Join us in Springfield. You have two opportunities to push for key environmental priorities in clean energy, conservation, and plastic reduction.
Environmental Lobby Day
Support the Polystyrene Foam Foodware Ban, which will make Illinois the 11th state to ban foam foodware, the POWER Act, which will protect our water, energy, and communities from data center impacts, and the Wetlands Protection Act, which would enact state-level wetlands protections!
What: Environmental Lobby Day: State House Edition
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Where: Illinois State Capitol Building, 401 S. 2nd St. Springfield, IL 62756
Registration: free and open to all!
POWER Act Lobby Day
Support the POWER Act (SB4016/HB5513) – nation-leading legislation that protects Illinois from data center harms.
Let’s take action together to ensure Illinois establishes nation-leading guardrails that protect our water, energy, ratepayers, and frontline communities!
What: POWER Act Lobby Day
When: Saturday, May 30, 2026
Where: Illinois State Capitol Building, 401 S. 2nd St. Springfield, IL 62756
Registration: free and open to all!
Demonstrate Our Movement's Power!
IEC annually leads Illinois’ environmental movement to the State Capitol to advocate for our state’s climate and conservation future. We connect Illinoisans representing various communities, professions, and interests with their elected officials and each other! For decades, our Lobby Days have inspired legislative action among our decision-makers, our affiliates, and passionate Illinoisans just like you!
You Make a Difference!
Decision-makers often tell us that hearing directly from their constituents at the Capitol influences their priorities.
From youth marches to the Governor’s Office to sharing personal impact stories directly with your legislators, Lobby Days are your chance to make an impact. Our environmental champions and bill sponsors from the House and Senate often seek opportunities to participate in our Lobby Day rallies because they are energized by seeing the support we’ve built for environmental progress.
In 2025, IEC hosted six Lobby Days. We brought together voices to fight for soil health, reinforce conservation resources, make progress on climate action, and free Illinois from plastic and waste pollution. Over 500 Illinoisans made the trip to Springfield to participate.
I'm New to Lobbying
Designed for new and returning advocates alike, we guide participants through every step of the process.
You’ll be paired up with seasoned environmental advocates who will support you and your neighbors through conversations with legislators. We also train participants before each Lobby Day so you are prepared, energized, and excited to make a difference!
How do Lobby Day participants incorporate this experience into their daily lives?
Here’s what they said:
- More engagement in district, local, and state politics
- Paying more attention to bills and laws at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Convincing others to join the climate movement
- Encouraging others to attend a Lobby Day
Taking new knowledge back to their communities
Constituent meeting with Illinois State Rep. Kelly Cassidy.
Advocacy Training Materials
Watch our “Civics for Environmentalists” series. At each event, we train Illinoisans on how to navigate the Illinois General Assembly and the legislative session.
We have a variety of resources you’ll find helpful as you prepare to visit the Capitol.
Contact your legislator via email using IEC’s easy-to-use action alerts before you visit them in Springfield.
Explore our 6 priority issue areas to learn how we approach our work in Illinois.
