Sierra Club Illinois Statement on “Rust Belt to Green Belt” Proposal
January 6, 2023
Sierra Club Illinois responds to the "Rust Belt to Green Belt" proposal making its way through the Illinois General Assembly.
Will County Community Earns a Win Against NorthPoint Development in Latest Lawsuit Ruling
December 20, 2022
Thanks to a recent court ruling, Openlands, Sierra Club Illinois, and Just Say No to Northpoint’s lawsuit will move forward against NorthPoint Industrial Park.
As International Leaders Wrap Up Global Biodiversity Framework Negotiations at COP15, Water Protectors and Advocates Call for the Immediate Shut Down of Line 5
December 19, 2022
As international leaders wrap up Global Biodiversity Framework negotiations at COP15, water protectors and advocates are calling for the immediate shut down of Enbridge's Line 5 pipeline.
Sierra Club Illinois Statement in Response to Rt. 53 Task Force Resolution
December 16, 2022
The Illinois Route 53 Land Expansion Alternative Use Task Force recommended that IDOT transfer all of the state-owned land originally reserved for the Illinois Route 53 extension to the IDNR.
Sierra Club Chicago Announces Endorsements of Aldermanic Candidates Committed to Action on Climate
December 14, 2022
The Sierra Club Illinois Chapter PAC announced its first round of Aldermanic endorsements in the Chicago municipal election.
Illinois Voters Overwhelmingly Support Environmental Champions in the Midterm Elections
November 9, 2022
Illinoisans were victorious in electing environmental champions to serve from the county level to Congress, all across the state.
Legislators and Advocates Educate Communities on Accessing Job and Consumer Benefits of Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
October 17, 2022
As DCEO prepares to launch the clean jobs workforce programs created by CEJA, legislators and advocates across Illinois are working to educate local communities about these programs and benefits of CEJA.
Sierra Club Illinois Statement in Response to Clean Energy Jobs Growth
October 12, 2022
Clean Jobs Midwest announced today that clean energy jobs grew 5% in Illinois in 2021.
Sierra Club Illinois Announces Endorsement of Climate Champions in the Midterm Elections
September 27, 2022
The Sierra Club Illinois Chapter PAC announced its endorsements in the November midterm election.
President Biden Signs Federal Climate Legislation That Will Complement the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Here in Illinois
August 16, 2022
President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law, marking the largest federal investment ever in climate and clean energy.