Posts from July 2020 and earlier can be found on our blog archive.
Community Comes Together for Pollinators in McHenry County
June 24, 2021
Volunteer Cindy Skrukrud reflects on the McHenry County community's efforts to come together for pollinators in this new blog.
Planting on the Petersburg Square
June 23, 2021
Volunteer Alana McKean reflects on planting plants to attract pollinators on the Petersburg Square in this new blog.
Princeton Rallies to Help Pollinators
June 22, 2021
Volunteer Lonnie Morris reflects on Princeton's efforts to celebrate Pollinator Week.
Pollinator Week Kickoff
June 21, 2021
Sierra Club Illinois kicks off its celebration of Pollinator Week!
Sierra Club Hosts Panel to Educate Public on the Toll of Longwall Mining
June 21, 2021
Coal companies describe longwall mining as “planned subsistence,” but community activists describe it as “planned destruction.”
NRG Announces 2022 Retirement of Waukegan, Will Co Coal Plants as Negotiations for Comprehensive Energy Reform Continue
June 17, 2021
Waukegan Advocates say, “The world will not wait for Springfield, communities need clean energy transition now.”
Springfield, we can win for climate this month
June 9, 2021
Blog post by Elizabeth Scrafford, Sierra Club Organizing Manager about the urgent need to pass climate legislation.
Chance for Lake County’s “Crown Jewel” Natural Area Comes into View Following Passage of State Legislation
June 3, 2021
The Illinois General Assembly Tuesday has established a task force to study new uses for land originally targeted for the now-defunct Route 53 Extension.
2021 Pollinator Week
June 1, 2021
Whether you have an emotional, aesthetic, or nostalgic connection to pollinators; want to promote biodiversity or restore habitat, or simply enjoy food and want food security, there is action you can take to support pollinators!
Two Bills Reducing Exposure to Toxic “Forever Chemicals” Head to Gov. Pritzker’s Desk
May 29, 2021
Two major environmental bills that protect Illinoisans from exposure to toxic “forever chemicals” called PFAS passed out of the Illinois General Assembly and heads now to Gov. JB Pritzker’s desk.