Hundreds Gather in Springfield to Advocate for Equitable Climate, Transportation, and Energy Legislation
May 9, 2024
Hundreds of activists with the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition rallied at the Capitol Building to advocate for equitable climate, transportation, and energy legislation.
US EPA Finalizes Package of Standards to Slash Power Plant Pollution
April 25, 2024
The EPA finalized a package of four separate standards that will slash air, water, and carbon pollution from power plants.
State Representative Diane Blair-Sherlock and Sierra Club Respond to House Passage of “Buy Clean” Standards for State Building Projects
April 19, 2024
The Illinois State House passed HB3141, which directs state agencies to develop climate conscious standards for the purchase of building materials for use in state-funded infrastructure projects.
State Representative Justin Slaughter and Sierra Club Respond to House Passage of Transit to Trails Act
April 18, 2024
The Illinois State House passed HB5277, which establishes the Transit to Trails Grant Program.
Rep. Ann Williams, Environmental Advocates, and Community Leaders Introduce Legislation that Protects Illinois from Dangers of Carbon Capture, Transport, and Sequestration
April 17, 2024
Today, State Rep. Ann Williams, environmental advocates, and community leaders introduced two bills that protect Illinois from the risks associated with Carbon Capture and Sequestration (CCS) projects.
Advocates Urge Biden to Assess US Steel Sale through Health and Climate Lens
March 21, 2024
Sierra Club joined over a dozen climate, environmental justice, and consumer advocacy organizations in calling on the Biden administration to evaluate any potential US Steel sale through a health and climate lens.
Key Environmental Champions Win Primary Election Races
March 19, 2024
Sierra Club celebrates Primary Election victories in key districts.
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.
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.