Illinois Failed to Submit Pollution Reduction Plans to the Environmental Protection Agency
February 7, 2022
The Prairie State coal plant is one of Illinois' most significant contributors to regional haze pollution.
Sierra Club Illinois, Prairie Rivers Network, and NAACP Statement in Response to CWLP’s Coal Ash Closure Permit Application
February 3, 2022
CWLP's application to the IEPA for a coal ash closure permit is yet another example of CWLP disregarding the significant concerns and opposition raised by local residents and environmental advocates.
Sierra Club Illinois, Prairie Rivers Network, and NAACP Statement in Response to the US EPA’s Rejection of CWLP’s Request to Delay Closure of Coal Ash Ponds
January 11, 2022
The US EPA announced it is rejecting CWLP's request for additional time to comply with federal coal ash rules regarding waste storage at CWLP’s Dallman coal plant and neighboring coal ash impoundments.
Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network Statement in Response to the Illinois Attorney General Office’s Lawsuit Against Sugar Camp Energy, LLC
January 7, 2022
Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s Office filed a complaint on behalf of the State of Illinois against Sugar Camp Energy, LLC for violations of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act.
Community Members and Environmental Advocates Deliver Nearly 2,000 Public Comments to IEPA in Opposition of EmberClear’s Proposed Gas Plant
December 16, 2021
Advocates say that building new fossil fuel infrastructure is inconsistent with Illinois’ recent climate commitments.
Environmental Organizations Call on the City of Chicago to do Right by Southeast Siders
December 10, 2021
As disrespectful text messages surface, environmental groups back Southeast Side residents.
NRG to Hold Public Meetings on Their Proposal to Allow Dangerous Ash to Remain in Waukegan Generating Station’s Ash Ponds
December 10, 2021
Environmental advocates raise environmental and public health concerns about NRG Energy's proposal to close Waukegan Generating Station's East and West Ash Ponds.
NRG to Hold Public Meeting on Their Proposal to Allow Dangerous Ash to Remain in Lincoln Stone Quarry
December 2, 2021
Environmental advocates raise serious environmental and public health concerns about NRG Energy's plan to close the leaking unilined coal ash impoundment inside the Lincoln Stone Quarry.
Sierra Club Illinois Statement in Response to the U.S. House Passage of Build Back Better Act
November 19, 2021
The US House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, which includes the largest federal investment to combat climate change in history.
Hundreds of Community Members and Environmental Advocates Turn Out to Oppose Dirty Gas Plant Proposed for Pawnee
November 18, 2021
Dozens of Pawnee residents attended a public hearing to fight EmberClear’s proposed gas plant and over a hundred folks showed up virtually to show solidarity for local residents and oppose dirty gas in Illinois.