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Key Environmental Champions Win Primary Election Races
March 19, 2024
Sierra Club celebrates Primary Election victories in key districts.
"Cook County Board outlaws retail sale and commercial use of coal tar sealant" via The Daily Line
March 15, 2024
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a measure outlawing the retail sale and commercial application of coal tar sealant on asphalt pavement.
Appellate Court Affirms Illinois' Strong Coal Ash Protections, Rejecting Coal Company Attacks
March 14, 2024
An Illinois Appellate Court upheld the state’s coal ash rules in a Wednesday ruling, delivering a blow to coal plant owners who have repeatedly challenged the rules in an attempt to weaken environmental protections.
Sierra Club Illinois Statement on Passage of Toxic Pavement Sealants Ban in Cook County
March 14, 2024
The Cook County Board passed ordinance 23-5769, which eliminates the sale and use of toxic pavement products in suburban Cook County.
"Some young people planning fewer or no kids because of climate change" via Chicago Tribune
March 11, 2024
Data is scarce but a 2021 study found that 36% of teens and young adults were hesitant to have children due to climate change.
Governor Pritzker Backs Planning for Iconic Lake County 'Greenway' With Proposed Funding in New State Budget
February 21, 2024
Elated local advocates praise Governor, Lake County's legislative delegation, County Board members, and municipal officials for critical support.
Advocates and Community Members Urge Stronger Utility Oversight by Springfield City Council
February 21, 2024
Springfield City Council approves CWLP budget and water rate hike without low-income protections and overdue energy planning analysis.
"Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker's veto" via Capitol News Illinois
February 20, 2024
A controversial proposal that would grant electric utilities more control over the construction of transmission lines is being revived in Springfield.
Lake County Community Members, Environmental Advocates, and Elected Officials Urge State to Deny NRG Energy’s Latest Effort to Avoid Coal Ash Clean Up
February 14, 2024
The Illinois Pollution Control Board held a public hearing on one of 15 petitions filed by NRG Energy seeking compliance changes to Illinois' coal ash rules.
Sierra Club Illinois Announces Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Endorsements
February 12, 2024
Sierra Club Illinois is endorses Precious Brady-Davis, Marcelino Garcia, Dan Pogorzelski, and Kari Steele for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.