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Conservation volunteers get hands dirty cleaning up environment

The Chicago Conservation Corps provides training and resources to volunteers interested in launching projects to help the environment. The program started three years ago.

1 year ago | Samantha Liss

City Council bans sale of baby products with BPA

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.

1 year ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Exclusive: Billing glitch led to mental health closures

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.

1 year ago | Alex Parker

Lawsuit: Mayor's office influenced City Colleges hiring

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.

1 year ago | Peter Sachs

A green city skeptic

Environmental historian Harold Platt levels some pointed questions at Mayor Daley and his efforts to make Chicago America's greenest city.

1 year ago | Marian Wang

Aldermen target sippy cup health risk

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.

1 year ago | Alex Parker

Mental health center patients plead their case

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.

1 year ago | Alex Parker

City Colleges chided on secret stimulus action

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.

1 year ago | Peter Sachs

Vacant lots pose challenge to redevelopment in Bronzeville

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.

1 year ago | Savannah Russell

Daley picks aviation commissioner to head CTA

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

1 year ago | Adrian G. Uribarri

Chicago unveils Olympic plans

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.

1 year ago | Kartikay Mehrotra

City Council OK's move of Math and Science school to Clark Street site

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.

1 year ago | Natasha Wasinski

Plan Commission snubs Congress Hotel workers

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.

1 year ago | Claire Bushey

Committee to consider banning mobile advertising trucks

Alderman Bob Fioretti, who proposed the ordinance, says the vehicles pollute the environment, cause traffic congestion and distract drivers.

1 year ago | Megan Cottrell

Aldermen take aim at Peoples Gas credit policy

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

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