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Jobs, justice, and climate are inextricably linked. Illinois has passed tangible policy solutions that could be a model across the country.

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...

After months of negotiation, the Illinois House passed the Climate and Equitable Jobs Bill, effectively moving Illinois one step closer to a 100% renewable energy future.

Sierra Club announces support for a nation-leading plan to center equity and environmental justice in achieving 100% clean energy and bold action on climate change.

Sierra Club, Prairie Rivers Network, and the Springfield NAACP held a press conference today in the aftermath of an incident at the Dallman coal plant that released a lung-burning coal ash dust cloud into the air.

The Illinois State Senate passed SB18 following the latest round of energy negotiations.

As legislative leaders continue to negotiate a comprehensive climate bill, an incident at Springfield’s municipal coal plant resulted in a cloud of reported coal ash dust to be released into the air.

An amendment to HB3666 was introduced in the Illinois General Assembly, which fails to act on the urgency of the climate crisis and gives a free pass to the Prairie State coal plant, the largest polluter in Illinois.

As fossil polluters stall Illinois climate legislation, UN chief sounds “code red for humanity” in call to eliminate coal and gas plants.

Sierra Club Illinois' Youth Activist Team partnered with Occupy Elgin to demand that the Illinois General Assembly pass bold, equity-centered legislation that puts Illinois on a path to a 100% clean energy future.