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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.
"Great Lakes environmental organizers attend United Nations COP15" via WBEZ
January 1, 2023
“[The Line 5 pipeline] poses a massive threat not only to our region but to our continent. Scientists have said this is the worst possible place for an oil spill, and it’s so close to happening,” said Tessine Murji of Sierra Club Illinois.
"A 3M Plant in Illinois Was the Country's Worst Emitter of a Climate-Killing 'Immortal' Chemical in 2021" via Inside Climate News
December 29, 2022
The 3M chemical manufacturing complex released 73 tons of perfluoromethane (CF4) into the air in 2021, more than any other facility in the country.
"Just Say No to Northpoint Group Takes a Win in Latest Lawsuit Ruling" via The Times Weekly
December 21, 2022
Sierra Club Illinois, Openlands, and Just Say No to Northpoint have won a major victory won an in their fight against the proposed NorthPoint Development industrial park in Will County.
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.
"Pipeline project raises concerns" via NPR Illinois
December 1, 2022
“This proposed pipeline is a false solution to the climate crisis we’re facing today,” said Ann Baskerville of Sierra Club Illinois.
"Green-backed candidates for governor faire well in Great Lakes states" via Great Lakes Echo
November 16, 2022
Environmental groups, such as the Sierra Club and League of Conservation Voters, backed candidates [for governor] in hopes of having their environmental priorities enacted.