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Green Corridor Coalition Announces Photo Contest Winners
December 13, 2021
The Green Corridor Coalition announces the winners of its recent photo competition.
Environmental Organizations Call on the City of Chicago to do Right by Southeast Siders
December 10, 2021
As disrespectful text messages surface, environmental groups back Southeast Side residents.
NRG to Hold Public Meetings on Their Proposal to Allow Dangerous Ash to Remain in Waukegan Generating Station’s Ash Ponds
December 10, 2021
Environmental advocates raise environmental and public health concerns about NRG Energy's proposal to close Waukegan Generating Station's East and West Ash Ponds.
NRG to Hold Public Meeting on Their Proposal to Allow Dangerous Ash to Remain in Lincoln Stone Quarry
December 2, 2021
Environmental advocates raise serious environmental and public health concerns about NRG Energy's plan to close the leaking unilined coal ash impoundment inside the Lincoln Stone Quarry.
Sierra Club Illinois Statement in Response to the U.S. House Passage of Build Back Better Act
November 19, 2021
The US House of Representatives passed the Build Back Better Act, which includes the largest federal investment to combat climate change in history.
Hundreds of Community Members and Environmental Advocates Turn Out to Oppose Dirty Gas Plant Proposed for Pawnee
November 18, 2021
Dozens of Pawnee residents attended a public hearing to fight EmberClear’s proposed gas plant and over a hundred folks showed up virtually to show solidarity for local residents and oppose dirty gas in Illinois.
"Sierra Club calls on Illinois EPA to deny operating permit to Pawnee natural gas plant" via WCIA Channel 20
November 16, 2021
Sierra Club Illinois publicly called on the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency to deny an operating permit to Canada-based company EmberClear, who is developing the [Lincoln Land gas plant].
Sierra Club Illinois Urges the IEPA to Deny Permit for Texas Energy Corporation’s Plan to Build New Gas Plant in Central Illinois
November 16, 2021
Environmental advocates plan to join local residents at a permit hearing on November 17, citing EmberClear’s proposed gas plant as contradictory to Illinois’ climate progress.
A Small Victory for Accessibility in Gas Plant Public Hearing
November 11, 2021
Volunteer Nick Dodson issues a call to action for Illinois residents to advocate against EmberClear's proposed gas plant in this new blog.
Sierra Club Statement on Statewide Efforts to Address Nutrient Pollution in Illinois Waterways
November 9, 2021
As Illinois leaders gather this week to discuss statewide efforts to address Illinois’ nutrient pollution problem, Sierra Club expresses support for Illinois’ Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.