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"Residents decry 'audacity' of proposed $402 million Peoples Gas rate hike" via Chicago Sun Times
August 2, 2023
Residents and consumer advocates urged the Illinois Commerce Commission to reject a proposed $402 million rate hike sought by Peoples Gas.
"Record-Breaking Rains in Chicago Underscore the Urgency of Flood Resiliency Projects" via Inside Climate News
July 28, 2023
As the risk of flooding increases, investments in water management and nature-based solutions are seen as crucial to protect vulnerable communities.
"I-55 toll lane expansion no sure thing despite taking a step forward in Springfield" via Chicago Tribune
July 24, 2023
The I-55 proposal was addressed in two pieces of legislation that were approved with bipartisan support in the final days of the spring legislative session.
"Sierra Club aims to sue Trump Tower" via Crain's Chicago Business
July 18, 2023
Sierra Club Illinois and Friends of the Chicago River intend to sue Trump International for violations of the federal Clean Water Act.
"State regulators work to avoid federal Clean Air Act sanctions" via NPR Illinois
July 14, 2023
Illinois faces a deadline in August to either change the way it enforces air pollution emission limits on heavy industries or face federal sanctions.
"Environmental Advocate Precious Brady-Davis Becomes First Black, Trans Woman Appointed To Public Office In Cook County" via Block Club Chicago
July 13, 2023
LGBTQ+ rights and environmental activist Precious Brady-Davis was sworn in as a commissioner for the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
2nd Company Seeks Approval to Build CO2 Pipeline in Illinois
June 24, 2023
A Denver-based company has sought approval from Illinois regulators to construct a 260-mile pipeline.
"Wolf Carbon Solutions files application to construct carbon capture pipeline that would pass through Peoria, Stark, and Tazewell counties" via WCBU
June 21, 2023
Wolf Carbon Solutions officially filed its application with state regulators last week.
"Peoria Park District votes to have moratorium for CO2 Pipelines" via WMBD
June 14, 2023
The Peoria Park District Board of Trustees voted to adopt a resolution for a moratorium on any decisions related to moving forward with a CO2 pipeline.
"Chair of the Sangamon Valley Sierra Club talks the proposed interstate CO2 pipeline" via WMAY
May 30, 2023
"We will not let a greedy corporation take our land through eminent domain without a fight," says Sangamon Valley Group Chair Nick Dodson of Navigator's proposed CO2 pipeline.