Posts from July 2020 and earlier can be found on our blog archive.
"Enbridge continues to threaten a fifth of the world's fresh water thanks to lobbyists" via National Observer
June 17, 2022
“No amount of philanthropy or high-priced PR campaigns can hide the truth that Canadian oil company Enbridge is destroying our clean air and water,” writes Tessine Murji and co-authors Conor Curtis and Kathleem Brosemer in an OpEd.
Three Rivers Project of Sierra Club Illinois Lauds Efforts of Mississippi River Network to Preserve and Protect the Mississippi River
June 15, 2022
The Mississippi River Network’s recent River Days of Action called attention to the need to protect the Mississippi River through conservation, advocacy, and activism.
This National Get Outdoors Day, Visit Our Members’ Favorite Places
June 11, 2022
In celebration of National Get Outdoors Day, Sierra Club Illinois volunteers and staff share their favorite places to get outdoors in Illinois in hopes of inspiring others to explore our home state.
Sierra Club Illinois Announces Primary Election Endorsements
June 7, 2022
The Sierra Club Illinois Chapter PAC announces its endorsements in the primary election for the Illinois General Assembly, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, and Cook County Board.
"Waukegan says goodbye to a coal plant but must now content with its industrial waste" via WBEZ
June 6, 2022
Two ponds of coal ash, a byproduct of burning coal that can take the form of fine particles or sludge, are still there [at the Waukegan Generating Station].
"Channel surfing for climate plans" via Axios Chicago
June 4, 2022
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a new Climate Action Plan for the city with 51 goals to be met — the fourth such plan to be introduced by three Chicago mayors over a little more than a decade.
"Advocates, concerned customers rally against higher Ameren energy prices" via WGEM
June 1, 2022
Clean energy advocacy organizations and concerned residents held a rally outside the utility company’s offices in Springfield Wednesday morning demanding protection for customers and the power grid.
Rockford’s Airport Expansion Plan is a Major Buzz Kill
May 20, 2022
Volunteer Christy Brooks celebrates World Bee Day in this new blog.
Peoria Residents and Environmental Advocates Demand NRG and Vistra Remove Coal Ash Polluting Groundwater on Illinois River
May 19, 2022
Environmental and public health advocates raise concerns at two public meetings about NRG Energy’s proposed coal ash closure plans for the Pekin Powerton coal plant site.
"Piasa Palisades Group grew from passion for Riverbend" via The Telegraph
May 17, 2022
"This organization, plus its offspring projects and organizations, can be said to have originated environmental awareness in this region," said one of the PPG's founders, Richard C. Keating.