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"State sues company for dumping toxic chemicals into southern Illinois coal mine" via Chicago Tribune
January 8, 2022
“The use of firefighting foam containing toxic PFAS chemicals at Sugar Camp mine is the latest reminder that Illinois must move beyond coal and transition to a safer, renewable energy future,” said Jack Darin, director of the Illinois Sierra Club.
Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network Statement in Response to the Illinois Attorney General Office’s Lawsuit Against Sugar Camp Energy, LLC
January 7, 2022
Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s Office filed a complaint on behalf of the State of Illinois against Sugar Camp Energy, LLC for violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.
"Opponents of proposed Pawnee natural gas plant urge Illinois EPA to deny operating permit" via WCIA Channel 20
December 16, 2021
Representatives from the Sierra Club of Illinois and 18 partner organizations showed up on Thursday with 2,000 signatures of local residents who are against the plant's construction, and urged the IEPA to deny the facility's operating permit.
Community Members and Environmental Advocates Deliver Nearly 2,000 Public Comments to IEPA in Opposition of EmberClear’s Proposed Gas Plant
December 16, 2021
Advocates say that building new fossil fuel infrastructure is inconsistent with Illinois’ recent climate commitments.
Green Corridor Coalition Announces Photo Contest Winners
December 13, 2021
The Green Corridor Coalition announces the winners of its recent photo competition.
Environmental Organizations Call on the City of Chicago to do Right by Southeast Siders
December 10, 2021
As disrespectful text messages surface, environmental groups back Southeast Side residents.
NRG to Hold Public Meetings on Their Proposal to Allow Dangerous Ash to Remain in Waukegan Generating Station’s Ash Ponds
December 10, 2021
Environmental advocates raise environmental and public health concerns about NRG Energy's proposal to close Waukegan Generating Station's East and West Ash Ponds.
NRG to Hold Public Meeting on Their Proposal to Allow Dangerous Ash to Remain in Lincoln Stone Quarry
December 2, 2021
Environmental advocates raise serious environmental and public health concerns about NRG Energy's plan to close the leaking unilined coal ash impoundment inside the Lincoln Stone Quarry.
Sierra Club Illinois Statement in Response to the U.S. House Passage of Build Back Better Act
November 19, 2021
The US House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, which includes the largest federal investment to combat climate change in history.
Hundreds of Community Members and Environmental Advocates Turn Out to Oppose Dirty Gas Plant Proposed for Pawnee
November 18, 2021
Dozens of Pawnee residents attended a public hearing to fight EmberClear’s proposed gas plant and over a hundred folks showed up virtually to show solidarity for local residents and oppose dirty gas in Illinois.