Lt. Governor Pat Quinn is committed to educating and activating the citizens of Illinois. For more than a quarter century, Quinn has led citizen initiatives to increase direct democracy, make government more accountable to the voters and empower local communities.

There are many ways you can help improve your community. Click on the links below for more information on these community projects. Thank you for Standing Up For Illinois.

Main Street

Join the Illinois Main Street Program
Attend a Main Street Event
Tour the Main Street communities

Environment/Clean Water

Take the Green Citizen Test
Create a Rain Garden
Use Biofuels and Carpool
Sponsor an It’s Our River Day event

Taxpayer and Community Voices

Donate to a Great Cause
Make your community a Sister City
Light up the sky with the Mexican Skyline Initiative

Just 4 Kids/Education

Walk Across Illinois
Start a Chavez Serve and Learn project