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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.
Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network Move to Block Coal Mine Pollution From Being Dumped Into Big Muddy River
May 10, 2022
Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network announce appeal of IEPA decision granting NPDES permit to Pond Creek Coal Mine.
"Sierra Club, Prairie Rivers Network move to halt dumping mine waste water into Big Muddy River" via WSIL-TV
May 10, 2022
"Illinois is now leading the way to a clean energy future, and it's time to hold polluting coal mines accountable for what they have done to our communities and say enough is enough,” says Director Jack Darin.
"Transporting CO2 through proposed pipeline dangerous" via The Register-Mail
April 27, 2022
"We must demand that local, state, and federal officials stop this pipeline in its tracks,” writes Nick Dodson, Chair of the Sangamon Valley Group.