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The Chicago Conservation Corps provides training and resources to volunteers interested in launching projects to help the environment. The program started three years ago.
4 months ago | Samantha Liss
Officials say the ban is the first adopted by a major U.S. city. Violators will face fines of $100 to $500 starting next year.
6 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
State officials repeatedly warned Chicago officials about a new billing system. But the city went ahead with it. The move cost Chicago $1.2 million, and led officials to close four mental health centers.
7 months ago | Alex Parker
A federal employment discrimination lawsuit says that a black employee was passed up for a promotion because Mayor Richard M. Daley's office wanted a Hispanic named to the high-level post.
7 months ago | Peter Sachs
Environmental historian Harold Platt levels some pointed questions at Mayor Daley and his efforts to make Chicago America's greenest city.
8 months ago | Marian Wang
An ordinance would ban the sale of some products aimed at toddlers that contain BPA. Some scientists say the chemical is linked to neurological disorders and cancer.
8 months ago | Alex Parker
Four city mental health centers are set to close April 7. City council members heard impassioned testimony from patients and advocates who want the centers to remain open.
8 months ago | Alex Parker
The Board of Trustees is ready to spend up to $85 million and has approved 12 companies to do construction work with federal stimulus funds. But the district still won't say what projects it's pursuing.
8 months ago | Peter Sachs
There are nearly 2,000 vacant lots in the Bronzeville neighborhood. Housing advocates are concerned that they will be transformed into property that people with moderate incomes can't afford.
8 months ago | Savannah Russell
Richard Rodriguez oversaw the expansion of O'Hare airport and won the mayor's praise for cutting costs at the city building department. He will face a projected $155 million budget crunch at the CTA
8 months ago | Adrian G. Uribarri
Chicago residents finally got a glimpse of the city's Olympics bid, which organizers say will not cost tax payers a dime. However, it does provide for a contigency plan that uses some public funding.
9 months ago | Kartikay Mehrotra
The Chicago Mathematics and Science Academy is moving to a new location on Clark Street following City Council approval. Administrators, faculty and students are excited about more space.
9 months ago | Natasha Wasinski
Striking workers hoped to speak against a rumored lawsuit settlement between the city and hotel. Commissioners declined to hear from the approximately 60 workers, union representatives and sympathizers.
10 months ago | Claire Bushey
Alderman Bob Fioretti, who proposed the ordinance, says the vehicles pollute the environment, cause traffic congestion and distract drivers.
1 year ago | Megan Cottrell
Peoples Gas customers who owe more than $100 and are more than 60 days late on a payment are reported to a credit agency. That can make it hard for them to get a mortgage or car loan.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
