The Union for Concerned Scientists (UCS), an independent non-profit dedicated to scientific analysis, released a new report called A Bright Future for the Heartland that estimates that Illinois’ current energy policies will create 8,400 more new jobs in the state by 2030. This jobs estimate is in addition to jobs that have already been...
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Sitting, sweltering, or perhaps you’ve got the air-conditioner running, have you thought about your utility bill for this month? We can’t do much about the heat wave, but the Citizens Utility Board and the information on their website can help you lower and control your energy use and costs. The “Energy Saver” provides  free...
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It may not be rocket science, but it’s close. Fuel cells have been used to power spacecrafts for years and on Saturday, April 16, 2011, Chicago-area middle school students, including students from Altgeld Elementary School,  will use fuel cells to power model cars at equipment manufacturer Case New Holland (CNH) in Burr Ridge, Ill.,...
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A news report from Great Lakes Echo Minneapolis, Detroit and Indianapolis also among nation’s top 25 cities for buildings receiving Energy Star ratings. Schools lead the Great Lakes regional efforts. Click here to read more.
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Heavy diesel truck traffic is likely causing health problems for the residents of Pilsen. The neighborhood is no stranger to pollution — a battle between the H. Kramer Co. and residents who want the smelter to reduce its air emissions has been going on for years. But Dorian Breuer of the Pilsen Environmental Rights...
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By John O’Neill, LISC Chicago’s New Communities Program Most of the year, Michael Harris Jr. is a mild-mannered student at Austin Polytechnical Academy on the West Side. But this summer, Harris was transformed into “Solar Mike” — thanks to Youth Ready Chicago at the Science Institute at Columbia College. Harris was one of 20...
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Stiffer Penalties Proposed for Gas Tank Bandits July 24, 2008 – With thefts of gasoline from automobile gas tanks on the rise around the country as the result of skyrocketing fuel prices, state Rep. John Fritchey (D-Chicago) has announced that he has filed legislation to increase the penalty for theft of motor fuel from...
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