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Sierra Club Statement on Passage of Historic Climate Legislation in the Illinois Senate
September 13, 2021
After months of negotiation and a sweeping victory in the House, the Illinois Senate passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Bill, marking one of the nation’s most groundbreaking advancements in climate justice and workforce transition on a state...
Sierra Club Statement on Passage of Historic Climate Legislation in the Illinois House
September 9, 2021
After months of negotiation, the Illinois House passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Bill, effectively moving Illinois one step closer to a 100% renewable energy future.
"Illinois House Passes a Sweeping Energy Bill That Would End the State's Reliance on Fossil Fuels" via WBEZ
September 9, 2021
“This historic bill represents a nation-leading plan to set Illinois on course to 100% clean energy, heeds the call of science for bold action on climate change, and centers equity and environmental justice every step of the way,” said Jack Darin.
Sierra Club Statement in Support of Historic Climate Legislation
September 9, 2021
Sierra Club announces support for a nation-leading plan to center equity and environmental justice in achieving 100% clean energy and bold action on climate change.
"Groups call for accountability, transparency after coal ash release" via WCIA Channel 20
September 8, 2021
Several organizations came together Tuesday to call for accountability over the coal ash cloud that rose over City Water, Light and Power (CWLP).
Environmental Justice Advocates Hold Press Conference in the Aftermath of Coal Ash Dust Cloud at Dallman Coal Plant
September 7, 2021
Sierra Club, Prairie Rivers Network, and the Springfield NAACP held a press conference today in the aftermath of an incident at the Dallman coal plant that released a lung-burning coal ash dust cloud into the air.
Route 53 ‘Fields of Vision’ Photo Contest
September 2, 2021
A coalition of environmental groups is sponsoring a photo contest to showcase the greenway that was once slated to be the Route 53 Extension.
Sierra Club Statement on Passage of Senate Bill 18
August 31, 2021
The Illinois State Senate passed SB18 following the latest round of energy negotiations.
Sierra Club Statement on “Lung Burning” Dust Cloud at CWLP Coal Plant
August 31, 2021
As legislative leaders continue to negotiate a comprehensive climate bill, an incident at Springfield’s municipal coal plant resulted in a cloud of reported coal ash dust to be released into the air.
"Coal ash spewing at Dallman unit 4 possibly dangerous to the public" via WCIA Channel 20
August 31, 2021
The ash cloud erupted at the same time the General Assembly was discussing a clean energy bill that would close the Dallman power plant sooner rather than later.