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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.
"Illinois considers carbon storage, pipeline regulations" via The Pantagraph
April 17, 2024
New legislation was filed that would create a state regulatory framework for carbon capture, pipeline, and storage 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.
Advocates Urge Biden to Assess US Steel Sale through Health and Climate Lens
March 21, 2024
Sierra Club joined over a dozen climate, environmental justice, and consumer advocacy organizations in calling on the Biden administration to evaluate any potential US Steel sale through a health and climate lens.
Key Environmental Champions Win Primary Election Races
March 19, 2024
Sierra Club celebrates Primary Election victories in key districts.
"Cook County Board outlaws retail sale and commercial use of coal tar sealant" via The Daily Line
March 15, 2024
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a measure outlawing the retail sale and commercial application of coal tar sealant on asphalt pavement.
Appellate Court Affirms Illinois' Strong Coal Ash Protections, Rejecting Coal Company Attacks
March 14, 2024
An Illinois Appellate Court upheld the state’s coal ash rules in a Wednesday ruling, delivering a blow to coal plant owners who have repeatedly challenged the rules in an attempt to weaken environmental protections.