The Case for a 21st Century Public Rail System
July 9, 2024
The failings of our privately owned railroad system have added up over the last 30 years. “Putting America Back on Track,” a new white paper, says the solution is a publicly owned railroad system.
Thinking About Replacing Your AC?
June 14, 2024
Learn why you should consider a heat pump air conditioner.
Sign Petition for Clean Vehicle Standards
June 14, 2024
The transportation sector is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Illinois, responsible for whopping one-third of carbon emissions in the state. We have a plan to reduce that number.
State Approves $1M for Greenway Land Use Plan
June 14, 2024
Livable Lake County, the local Sierra Club-led campaign to stop the Rt. 53 Tollway Extension, is elated to announce that Illinois' new budget includes $1 million for a master plan to protect the greenway as a conservation area.
Last Chance: Nominees for 4 Executive Committee Positions
July 9, 2024
Ready to make a difference on issues you care about? This could be your moment: The Woods & Wetlands Group is seeking nominees for election to its Executive Committee (ExCom).
Field Trip: Visit Water Reclamation Plant
May 13, 2024
Have you ever wondered where your water goes when it is flushed away from your house? Last year, we visited the Lake Michigan water pumping station in Lake Bluff. This year we’ll see where e water's journey continues.
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4 Ways to Help Save the Monarchs
April 10, 2024
Every spring, monarch butterflies migrate 2,500 miles from Mexico to the United States and Canada. This has always been a hard journey. Unfortunately, because of habitat loss and pesticide use, the journey is becoming harder every year.
Celebrate Earth Week at Highland Park EV Car Show
April 10, 2024
Go Green Highland Park will hold an EV car show at Ravinia Festival’s West Parking Lot (entrance off Green Bay Road) on Saturday, April 27, from 9 to 11 a.m.
One Earth Film Festival Showing of Common Ground
April 10, 2024
Join us for a FREE viewing of "Common Ground" on April 21st at 1:30pm at the Three Brothers Theater in Waukegan. It's FREE!
Lake County Greenway Study Gets Funding Proposal
March 11, 2024
Sierra Club’s Livable Lake County Campaign hailed an important milestone in February when Gov. J.B. Pritzker included $1 million in his proposed state budget for the Lake County Greenway conservation project.