Posts from July 2020 and earlier can be found on our blog archive.
"Some young people planning fewer or no kids because of climate change" via Chicago Tribune
March 11, 2024
Data is scarce but a 2021 study found that 36% of teens and young adults were hesitant to have children due to climate change.
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.
"Transmission line monopoly back on agenda at Statehouse after Pritzker's veto" via Capitol News Illinois
February 20, 2024
A controversial proposal that would grant electric utilities more control over the construction of transmission lines is being revived in Springfield.
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.
"Trails and Wetlands" via PBS Great Lakes Now
February 2, 2024
The 2023 Supreme Court ruling on Sackett vs. EPA redefined what wetlands are protected by the federal government, threatening wetlands across the country, including in the Great Lakes Region.
"Climate Caregivers: Connie Schmidt's advocacy starts at home" via Daily Herald
January 29, 2024
Thirty-year Sierra Club member Connie Schmidt’s introduction to environmental advocacy began in her back yard — and she’s kept it that way. Read more about her work.
At the Mercy of the Mine: the Long-Term Impacts of Longwall Coal Mining
January 11, 2024
Illinois is rapidly moving away from burning harmful coal. It’s time for us to stop mining it, too.