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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.
"Giant sinkhole in southern Illinois causes indefinite road closure" via KSDK
April 15, 2024
A giant sinkhole in southern Illinois is the result of a caved-in borehole shaft or a deep, narrow hole made for drilling at the Deer Run Mine.
"Naperville's coal-heavy electricity supply hangs in the balance as contract renewal looms" via Daily Herald
March 25, 2024
Most states require integrated resource planning, but that mandate does not extend to municipal utilities. A legislative proposal sponsored by Naperville Democrat Rep. Janet Yang Rohr would change that.