Posts from July 2020 and earlier can be found on our blog archive.
At the Mercy of the Mine: the Long-Term Impacts of Longwall Coal Mining
January 11, 2024
Illinois is rapidly moving away from burning harmful coal. It’s time for us to stop mining it, too.
"For conservation’s sake, transfer Joliet Training Area to Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie" via Chicago Sun Times
January 5, 2024
An investment in Midewin, one of the largest prairie restorations east of the Mississippi River, is an investment in a climate-resilient future for our region," write Openlands, The Wetlands Initiative, and Sierra Club Illinois.
"New Illinois law requires water bottle filling stations in future public buildings" via WAND TV
December 27, 2023
Illinois now requires water bottle filling stations inside most public buildings in an effort to increase use of reusable water bottles.
Joliet Organizations Win Affordable Water Victory for Working People
December 15, 2023
Thanks to the organizing efforts of Warehouse Workers for Justice and local residents, the Joliet Public Utilities Department recently adopted a graduated water rate to minimize cost increases for the region's working families.
"Honk If You Love Monarchs. Illinois Finally Set to Issue License Plate to Benefit Endangered Insect" via WTTW
November 16, 2023
After a seven-year wait, the state of Illinois will finally begin issuing monarch butterfly specialty license plates.
Sierra Club Illinois Applauds the Unveiling of Monarch Butterfly License Plate Decal
November 16, 2023
Today, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias unveiled the monarch butterfly decal license plate, which will directly support Illinois' efforts to foster habitats that support these critical pollinators.
"CWLP moving forward with Hunter Lake permit application, despite EPA advising against it" via WCIA
November 9, 2023
Plans for the proposed Hunter Lake are moving forward despite a federal agency not recommending the project.
"EPA recommends that Hunter Lake application be denied on Clean Water Act grounds" via State Journal-Register
November 3, 2023
The EPA recommends denial of the City of Springfield's permit to build Hunter Lake.
Majority of Illinoisans Regularly Breathe Unsafe Air, According to New Report
November 1, 2023
A report released by the Sierra Club reveals that 9 million Illinois residents live in areas that regularly experience air that the EPA has determined is unsafe to breathe.
"Ten days after withdrawing from ICC, Navigator cancels CO2 pipeline" via State Journal-Register
October 20, 2023
Navigator CO2 Ventures formally canceled their proposed plan to construct a 1,350-mile carbon dioxide pipeline spanning five Midwestern states.