Kildeer Residents Ready to Fight Solar Ban
July 13, 2023
Kildeer is one of a few Illinois communities that ban many types of solar energy systems. Some residents will meet on Tuesday, August 1, to learn more about the benefits of solar power and challenging the ban.
Bell Tolls Once Again in Lac-Mégantic, Marking a Decade
July 13, 2023
Forty-seven chimes rang in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, Canada, on July 6 as residents and members of Illinois’ La Coalition Rail Safety Campaign marked lives lost after a horrific oil train wreck 10 years ago.
It's Time for Local Action vs Climate Crisis
July 13, 2023
With climate disasters in the news almost daily, it's clear we have important work to do. Let's talk about what we can do locally to address the crisis during the Clean Energy team discussion on Tuesday, July 25.
Chicago Hearing: Tell EPA to Clean Up ALL Toxic Coal Ash
June 15, 2023
The U.S. EPA recently proposed changes to coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations to close and clean up hundreds of older landfills, legacy ponds, and fill sites. We now have a historic opportunity to demand the strongest possible protection for...
Sunday Speaker Series on Hiatus Until September
June 12, 2023
The series of family-friendly nature and environmental stewardship talks sponsored by the Woods & Wetlands Group will be on hiatus during the summer months. Get a preview of events on tap in September through November.
Plastics Campaign Moves Forward With New Leadership
June 12, 2023
Pat Nuccio, an active Sierra Club volunteer and environmentalist, is the new leader of the plastics team and our "Take a Pass on Plastics" campaign.
Enter Your Home in 2023 Solar Tour
June 12, 2023
If you have solar panels on your home, you could be part of the Illinois Solar Tour on September 30.
Conservation Committee Meeting Is Back in Person
May 7, 2023
It's time to get together in person and save the planet.
Two Centuries Prove Railroads Will Never Prioritize Our Safety Over Their Profits
May 7, 2023
On Saturday, April 29, 2023, prior to the screening of Academy Award-nominated director Philippe Falardeau ("The Good Lie") and co-producer Nancy Guerin's four-episode documentary series, Lac-Megantic: This Is Not an Accident, residents of Lac-...
Imagine This: Leading Local Sierra Club Outings
April 13, 2023
If you love hiking, biking, paddling, and other outdoor activities and/or are passionate about nature and the environment, consider becoming a volunteer outings leader for the Woods and Wetlands Group.