Sierra Club Illinois Urges the IEPA to Deny Permit for Texas Energy Corporation’s Plan to Build New Gas Plant in Central Illinois
November 16, 2021
Environmental advocates plan to join local residents at a permit hearing on November 17, citing EmberClear’s proposed gas plant as contradictory to Illinois’ climate progress.
Sierra Club Statement on Statewide Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution in Illinois Waterways
November 9, 2021
As Illinois leaders gather this week to discuss statewide efforts to address Illinois’ nutrient pollution problem, Sierra Club expresses support for Illinois’ Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network Announce Intent to Sue Sugar Camp Mine Operator for Illegal Discharge of Toxic Foam
November 1, 2021
Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network filed a Notice of Intent to sue Sugar Camp Energy LLC for violations of the Clean Water Act, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Sierra Club Illinois Statement on the Passage of the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act
October 28, 2021
The Illinois General Assembly passed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act, which builds on CEJA to create jobs in clean energy, prioritize underserved communities, and expand electric vehicle infrastructure.
Sierra Club Announces Support for Repeal of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act, Urges Legislators to Vote Yes
October 20, 2021
Illinois has the opportunity to repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act during the General Assembly veto session and ensure that all Illinoisans have access to the full range of reproductive health care they need and deserve.
Sierra Club and NAACP Response to CWLP Unit 33 Announcement
October 6, 2021
The City of Springfield will permanently retire City, Water, Light and Power’s Dallman Coal Unit 33 this year.
Sierra Club Statement on Use of Toxic PFAS Foam in Unsuccessful Attempt to Extinguish Ongoing Fire at Sugar Camp Mine
October 1, 2021
Operators at the Sugar Camp Mine dumped 46,000 gallons of PFAS-laden foam deep into the underground mine in an unsuccessful attempt to extinguish a fire that has been burning underground for the past month.
Pace Suburban Bus Announces Commitment to Zero Emission Vehicles By 2040
September 16, 2021
Pace's climate commitment comes after months of public pressure from riders who wanted cleaner air for their communities.
After Years of Grassroots Efforts, Illinois Passes Nation-Leading Climate & Equity Bill
September 15, 2021
Jobs, justice, and climate are inextricably linked. Illinois has passed tangible policy solutions that could be a model across the country.
Sierra Club Statement on Passage of Historic Climate Legislation in the Illinois Senate
September 13, 2021
After months of negotiation and a sweeping victory in the House, the Illinois Senate passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Bill, marking one of the nation’s most groundbreaking advancements in climate justice and workforce transition on a state...