Posts from July 2020 and earlier can be found on our blog archive.
"Environmental Groups Across St. Louis Region Stress Unity in Push for Cleaner Air" via St. Louis Public Radio
July 25, 2021
Seven local environmental and community-based organizations from St. Louis and the Metro East gathered Saturday morning at the base of the McKinley Bridge to rally against air pollution in the region.
"Increasing electric cars in Illinois, reducing emissions" via ABC 7 Chicago
July 18, 2021
“Transportation is now the number one source of the emissions that are contributing to the climate crisis,” said Director Jack Darin.
"Illinois’ Energy Debate Continues Amid Proposals To Close Coal-Fired Plants" via St. Louis Public Radio
July 14, 2021
"We are seeing many of the consequences [of climate change] play out around our country and around our world right now, and those are just urgent reminders that we need to get serious about getting carbon out of our electric sector,” said Director...
Rockton Residents Provide Testimony at US EPA Listening Session on Chemical Disasters
July 8, 2021
Three weeks after an explosion at Chemtool Inc., a chemical plant in northern Illinois, Rockton residents are speaking up about how the disaster could have been prevented and how mitigation efforts should be improved.
Year of the Butterfly — Oak Park
July 3, 2021
Three organizations, West Cook Wild Ones, Friends of the Oak Park Conservatory, and Interfaith Green Network and countless individuals have joined in this effort to bring the Year of the Butterfly to Life.
Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council Supports Pollinators
June 25, 2021
Volunteer Bruce Glickson shares more about Sierra Club Illinois and the Northwest Suburban Interfaith Council's efforts to support pollinators in this new blog.
Community Comes Together for Pollinators in McHenry County
June 24, 2021
Volunteer Cindy Skrukrud reflects on the McHenry County community's efforts to come together for pollinators in this new blog.
Planting on the Petersburg Square
June 23, 2021
Volunteer Alana McKean reflects on planting plants to attract pollinators on the Petersburg Square in this new blog.
Princeton Rallies to Help Pollinators
June 22, 2021
Volunteer Lonnie Morris reflects on Princeton's efforts to celebrate Pollinator Week.
Pollinator Week Kickoff
June 21, 2021
Sierra Club Illinois kicks off its celebration of Pollinator Week!