The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) has announced a rehab project involving a historic Edgewater building that will create 104 units for seniors and provide about 214 jobs in Chicago. Funds for this project are expected to come from an $18.3 million competitive grant from the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act, aimed at providing energy efficient, green...
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Whether taking the pledge, organizing a group ride or setting up a video contest about transit, Chicagoans have it easy, thanks to Active Trans, “Chicagoland‘s voice for better biking, walking, and transit.” The group provides lots of ways for you and your friends to get involved and be part of  “Car Free Day.”  On...
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Image via Wikipedia The results are of water quality are in, and Minnesota ranked first for the Great Lakes states — and 12th overall. Illinois was last in the region and 28th overall. Five percent of Minnesota’s samples exceeded the federal standard compared to 16 percent of Illinois’. But beach experts say that states that...
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On Saturday there is going to be another Air and Water Show in Chicago, this one will not shock and awe its viewers with displays of military equipment that are paid for by your tax money. Instead, it will bring the question of how clean the air we breathe is, and why there is...
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According to the Illinois Board of Elections website, Aldermen Solis and Munoz--Aldermen of Chicago's two coal-firing neighborhoods in Pilsen and Little Village--have taken a total of approximately $75,000 in contributions from Midwest Generation over the last 9 years—since 2001 Midwest has contributed nearly 1.34 million to various Chicago political campaigns.
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Chicago Premiere TONIGHT (August 10th) The City of Chicago will host a Carbon Nation Celebration to celebrate the power of every-day climate change solutions for families, businesses and citizens.  The event will include: Performances by comedian Hal Sparks and the Happiness Club. Family activities and exhibits from the Museum of Science and industry. Celebrity...
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Welcome to the world of recycling. Unless, that is, you live in Chicago, or more specifically, most of Chicago; in which case your invitation may be located several neighborhoods away. For those individuals living in recycling deserts, and for whom not recycling is not an option, a trek to the nearest drop-off center is...
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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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A news report from Ed Finkel, New Communities Program Residents of South Chicago and surrounding neighborhoods visited eco-friendly buildings and other environmentally significant sites in their communities during the Green Summit Tour on May 29. Coordinated by NCP lead agency Claretian Associates and narrated by Ald. John Pope (10th), the three-hour-long meandering journey on a bus...
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To locals, bungalow sounds like a Chicagoism because the style of house is ubiquitous in neighborhoods across the city. But the word, from India, suggests something exotic. Bungalows are usually solidly built brick homes, designed to be comfortable for a family. During the building boom, lots of bungalows were being demolished and replaced with...
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