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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 5h

Everybody in Illinois is facing rising electric bills, and doubling down on fossil fuels won’t help. The statehouse needs to pass the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act to support energy efficiency, battery storage, and solar. Sign the petition:

Tell State Legislators: Illinois needs a Clean and Reliable Electricity Grid!

This summer, President Trump and Congress dismantled our country’s greatest clean energy achievements in the Inflation Reduction Act. These setbacks present grave threats to our climate progress and…

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 23h

Thanks to Ald. Nicole Lee for helping move the Cumulative Impact Ordinance to its appropriate committee and for voting to legalize denser and more affordable housing via ADUs. We appreciate your time!

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 1d

On Tuesday, the Zoning Committee will discuss upzoning Broadway on the far north side. Let your alder know you support this! More homes near transit = fewer cars on the road = a greener city with cleaner air.

Tell the Zoning Committee to Support Thousands of New Homes in Uptown and Edgewater

The proposed Broadway upzoning from Montrose to Devon in the 46th, 47th, and 48th Wards is a crucial step forward for Chicago. This proactive plan addresses the urgent need for more housing by…

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 1d

NEW — Federal judges in Chicago handed the Trump administration two major defeats on Thursday, but the week isn’t done yet.

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Trump’s bad week in court • The TRiiBE

Federal judges in Chicago handed the Trump administration two major defeats on Thursday, but the week isn’t done yet.

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The People's Lobby @peopleslobbyusa.bsky.social · 1d

We can't leave bus and train riders across Illinois hanging. Transit is always the answer!

Tell the Illinois General Assembly you oppose longer wait times, the elimination of important bus and train routes, and thousands of transit worker layoffs.
https://ow.ly/e7mg50X6oQ4

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Indivisible Chicago Alliance ❌👑 @indivisiblechicago.bsky.social · 1d

U.S. District Judge April Perry has just granted a 14-day restraining order against National Guard Troops mobilized this week in Illinois. Read more in @blockclubchi.bsky.social

Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump's National Guard Mobilization To Chicago

In explaining her decision, U.S. District Judge April Perry expressed doubt over Homeland Security's "credibility and assessment" of conditions in the Chicago area.

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Ryan McCray @ryanmccray.bsky.social · 1d

How do they always schedule Grant Park meetings when I'm busy?? Please go to this and fight for all the good urbanist things Grant Park desperately needs

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cta @chicagocta.bsky.social · 2d

We are excited to announce that the Racine Blue Line station will now be accessible for ALL riders!

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David Teeghman 🇵🇸 🇺🇸🌏🚴🏻 @teeghman.bsky.social · 2d

Today and every day, I am proud to be a Chicagoan

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 2d

Lend a hand to save transit during this month's veto session! Our friends @betterstreetschicago.org have a virtual info session/training on Thursday night:

Transit Vounteer Info Meeting · Better Streets Chicago

## Join us for an information meeting about how you can get plugged into the fight to save transit! We're in the home stretch as veto session approaches – and we need folks just like you to get in…

www.mobilize.us

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Abundant Housing Illinois @abundanthousingil.bsky.social · 3d

Your attendance is requested at City Hall!

At 10am on October 14th, the Zoning Committee will vote on the Broadway Land Use Framework, allowing thousands of new homes to be built next to four brand-new Red Line stations. 🏘️🤝🚇

Please RSVP if you plan to attend.

www.eventbrite.com/e/1769724907...

Tell the Zoning Cmte. to Support 1000s of New Homes in Uptown & Edgewater

City Council's Zoning Committee will take up the Broadway upzoning ordinances on 10/14/25.

www.eventbrite.com

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 3d

Our CCAT team had an inspiring meeting with Alderman Matt Martin in the 47th Ward! He’s been an incredible champion of our community issues, and we’re confident he will continue to advocate for positive change. 💪🏽✨

#CommunityFirst #47thWard #MattMartin #CCAT #LocalLeaders #NeighborhoodStrong

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 3d

One week until Lobby Day. If you've never been to Springfield, don't worry - we'll have lots of experienced organizers on the ground to help you get comfortable and figure out what to say!

Climate Day at the Capitol: Veto Session 2025

Illinois' environmental movement will gather at the State Capitol to rally in support of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, transit funding and reform, and a bill that phases out…

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Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 4d

📣 1 week to save transit in veto session means it’s all hands on deck! We’ve got 3 ways you can get involved right now!

➡️ Sign up for our rally & lobby day with @ilenviro.bsky.social on October 15th
➡️ Sign up to canvass
➡️ Volunteer info meeting October 9th @ 7pm

Sign up at the links in our bio! ⬆️

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 4d

Canvas DAILY this week with our friends at @betterstreetschicago.org. Shifts available from 7:30-9 a.m. and 4:30-6 p.m. at Union Station. Help us help commuters call their reps and insist on transit funding! www.mobilize.us/betterstreet...

Better Streets Chicago

Better Streets Chicago is a transit advocacy organization making Chicago more livable by advocating for better biking, transit and walking infrastructure.

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 4d

There's still time to sign up for Lobby Day on Oct. 15! Come to Springfield with us to demand lawmakers fund transit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 5d

The water team meets tonight at 6! If you're curious to hear what we do to monitor water quality and protect access to safe drinking water for everyone, sign up here and join us virtually:

Chicago Water Team Monthly Meeting

The Chicago Water Team advocates for the health and enjoyment of area waterways and equitable access to safe drinking water. At our monthly meetings we plan upcoming events and campaigns, discuss…

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 5d

Forty Acres Fresh Market in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood is an expansion of Liz Abunaw’s community-focused effort to offer fresh produce via home deliveries and pop-up markets.

Forty Acres Fresh Market, Chicago’s only Black-owned grocery store, is a new option for fresh food in Austin

Forty Acres Fresh Market in Chicago’s Austin neighborhood is an expansion of Liz Abunaw’s community-focused effort to offer fresh produce via home deliveries and pop-up markets.

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Jon Seidel @jonseidel.bsky.social · 5d

#BREAKING The state of Illinois has sued the Trump administration in federal court, seeking to block the deployment of National Guard troops into the state over the objection of @govpritzker.illinois.gov

Story to come. Full complaint here: cst.brightspotcdn.com/40/6a/75ba4a...

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Better Streets Chicago @betterstreetschicago.org · 7d

Today was a very difficult day.

Almost 5 years ago, the #PlowTheSidewalks campaign was born out of frustration from a problem that we were determined had a solution – and one that unites us all in the winter.

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Jeremy Glover @jgrantglover.bsky.social · 5d

Many Chicagoans will head up to Milwaukee tomorrow for game 2 of the NLDS. Undoubtedly, some will take one of the 13-15 daily direct flights from O'Hare.

If we were a proper country with a modern rail system, there'd be no need for air travel between two major cities that are only 90 miles apart.

A map showing the flight paths of the commercial passenger flights between Chicago O'Hare and Milwaukee Mitchell on October 3, 2025

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Block Club Chicago @blockclubchi.bsky.social · 5d

How Closed Loop Farms became a microgreens empire in Chicago.
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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 6d

Polystyrene foam foodware breaks up into small pieces but never fully breaks down, polluting our land, water, and air. We're fighting for legislation that would phase it out at our October 15 Climate Day at the Capitol! 🏛️📣 Join us: bit.ly/OctDayOfAction

Climate Day at the Capitol: Veto Session 2025

Illinois' environmental movement will gather at the State Capitol to rally in support of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, transit funding and reform, and a bill that phases out…

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 6d

Fossil fuel interests blocked climate progress this year–from squashing legislation that would lower utility bill costs to killing a bill that would reduce plastic waste because the Koch brothers want oil money. We're fighting back in veto session! Join us Oct 15: bit.ly/OctDayOfAction

Climate Day at the Capitol: Veto Session 2025

Illinois' environmental movement will gather at the State Capitol to rally in support of the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act, transit funding and reform, and a bill that phases out…

bit.ly

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Sierra Club Chicago @sierraclubchicago.bsky.social · 7d

Want to help the Sierra Club Chicago chapter decide who to endorse this election season? Our first info session is on November 8. Sign up here:

Political Endorsement Training

Join us to learn how to participate in our political endorsement process!

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