Sierra Club Illinois Statement on Passage of Toxic Pavement Sealants Ban in Cook County
March 14, 2024
The Cook County Board passed ordinance 23-5769, which eliminates the sale and use of toxic pavement products in suburban Cook County.
Governor Pritzker Backs Planning for Iconic Lake County 'Greenway' With Proposed Funding in New State Budget
February 21, 2024
Elated local advocates praise Governor, Lake County's legislative delegation, County Board members, and municipal officials for critical support.
Advocates and Community Members Urge Stronger Utility Oversight by Springfield City Council
February 21, 2024
Springfield City Council approves CWLP budget and water rate hike without low-income protections and overdue energy planning analysis.
Lake County Community Members, Environmental Advocates, and Elected Officials Urge State to Deny NRG Energy’s Latest Effort to Avoid Coal Ash Clean Up
February 14, 2024
The Illinois Pollution Control Board held a public hearing on one of 15 petitions filed by NRG Energy seeking compliance changes to Illinois' coal ash rules.
Sierra Club Illinois Announces Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Endorsements
February 12, 2024
Sierra Club Illinois is endorses Precious Brady-Davis, Marcelino Garcia, Dan Pogorzelski, and Kari Steele for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago.
Sierra Club Illinois Announces Primary Election Endorsements
February 5, 2024
Sierra Club announces its endorsements in the primary election for the Illinois General Assembly and Cook County State's Attorney.
Sierra Club Illinois Applauds the Unveiling of Monarch Butterfly License Plate Decal
November 16, 2023
Today, Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias unveiled the monarch butterfly decal license plate, which will directly support Illinois' efforts to foster habitats that support these critical pollinators.
Majority of Illinoisans Regularly Breathe Unsafe Air, According to New Report
November 1, 2023
A report released by the Sierra Club reveals that 9 million Illinois residents live in areas that regularly experience air that the EPA has determined is unsafe to breathe.
State of Illinois Files Sweeping Lawsuit Against Springfield’s City Water, Light & Power
October 13, 2023
Today, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a lawsuit against Springfield's municipal utility CWLP for multiple violations when it released a massive dust cloud of coal ash in August 2021.
Huge Win for Clean Energy and Ratepayers in Illinois Thanks to Missouri’s Approval of the Grain Belt Express Transmission Line
October 12, 2023
Ratepayers across Illinois stand to save $4.3 billion over 15 years and reap the benefits of low-cost clean energy thanks to approval of the Grain Belt Express transmission line.