Posts from July 2020 and earlier can be found on our blog archive.
"Environmental groups intend to sue over Illinois mine PFA contamination" via Energy News Network
November 3, 2021
Sierra Club and Prairie Rivers Network have sent a letter noting their intent to sue over releases of toxic PFAs as part of a firefighting effort at the troubled Sugar Camp mine in downstate Illinois.
Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network Announce Intent to Sue Sugar Camp Mine Operator for Illegal Discharge of Toxic Foam
November 1, 2021
Sierra Club Illinois and Prairie Rivers Network filed a Notice of Intent to sue Sugar Camp Energy LLC for violations of the Clean Water Act, the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act, and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.
Sierra Club Illinois Statement on the Passage of the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act
October 28, 2021
The Illinois General Assembly passed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles Act, which builds on CEJA to create jobs in clean energy, prioritize underserved communities, and expand electric vehicle infrastructure.
There’s Still Time to Stop the Lincoln Land Energy Center Gas Plant
October 23, 2021
Sierra Club Organizing Manager Elizabeth Scrafford calls on environmental advocates to continue to fight EmberClear's proposed Lincoln Land Energy Center in this new blog.
It’s Time for Pace to Pick up the Pace
October 20, 2021
Clean Energy Advocate Jess Beverly calls on Pace to accelerate efforts to electrify their fleet.
"Prairie preservation vs airport expansion" via The 21st Show
October 20, 2021
As part of a 280-acre expansion of the Chicago Rockford International Airport, the [Bell Bowl] prairie… could be bulldozed, despite concerns that only .01% of Illinois’ natural prairie remains.
Sierra Club Announces Support for Repeal of the Parental Notice of Abortion Act, Urges Legislators to Vote Yes
October 20, 2021
Illinois has the opportunity to repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act during the General Assembly veto session and ensure that all Illinoisans have access to the full range of reproductive health care they need and deserve.
"Sierra Club started as a hiking club but evolved into environmental activism organization" via NPR Illinois
October 11, 2021
The Sierra Club started as a hiking organization, but has expanded its outreach to include advocating for the environment.
Sierra Club and NAACP Response to CWLP Unit 33 Announcement
October 6, 2021
The City of Springfield will permanently retire City, Water, Light and Power’s Dallman Coal Unit 33 this year.
Deadline Extended: ‘Fields of Vision’ Photo Contest Extended to Oct. 28
October 4, 2021
The Green Corridor Coalition has extended the deadline for the 'Fields of Vision' Photography Contest to October 28, 2021.