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Voices from the Field
October 13, 2022
Check out the first edition of our Voices from the Field blog, which highlights our political organizing work ahead of the November election.
Sierra Club Illinois Statement in Response to Clean Energy Jobs Growth
October 12, 2022
Clean Jobs Midwest announced today that clean energy jobs grew 5% in Illinois in 2021.
Sierra Club Illinois Announces Endorsement of Climate Champions in the Midterm Elections
September 27, 2022
The Sierra Club Illinois Chapter PAC announced its endorsements in the November midterm election.
Illinois Leaders Must Act as Water Sentinels
August 31, 2022
Volunteer Sarah Ray explores several water quality issues that persist in Illinois in this new blog.
"Unregulated coal ash poses a buried, brewing threat to Lake Michigan and beyond" via Energy News Network
August 25, 2022
“Groundwater contamination has been happening at these sites for over a decade, the agency has been involved, but no regulatory body has put an end to it,” said Christine Nannicelli of Sierra Club Illinois.
"Synthetic Chemicals Found in Over 8 Million Illinoisans' Drinking Water" via The 21st Show
August 24, 2022
A Chicago Tribune investigation found more than 8 million people in Illinois get their drinking water utilities where at least one forever chemical has been detected.
President Biden Signs Federal Climate Legislation That Will Complement the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Here in Illinois
August 16, 2022
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, marking the largest federal investment ever in climate and clean energy.
Local Residents, United Congregations of Metro East, and Sierra Club Illinois Respond to Dangerous Fire at Industrial Recycling Facility
August 10, 2022
A 5-alarm fire broke out at Interco Trading, a “metaltronics” recycling factory that recycles non-ferrous metals, including lithium ion and lead acid batteries.
"Lightfoot announces $422 million renewable energy deal" via Crain's Chicago Business
August 8, 2022
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot announced a five-year agreement with Constellation to purchase renewable energy for all city facilities and operations by 2025, making Chicago one of the largest U.S. cities to pledge such a move.
City of Chicago to Transition to 100% Renewable Energy by 2025, Thanks in Large Part to Local Organizing Efforts
August 8, 2022
The City of Chicago announced that it is moving to power all public buildings and sister agencies with 100% renewable energy by 2025.