environment
Household waste collection plan on hold at MWRD
MWRD commissioners oppose planning a permanent household hazardous waste collection facility in the northern suburbs. The district will continue its popular mobile collection program.
11 hours ago | By Jennifer Slosar
If you build it, they will sue
After nearly two hours of public testimony, the Park District board gave final approval to a new turf soccer field in Lincoln Park. Residents are vowing continued legal action to stop the controversial project.
1 day ago | By Kartikay Mehrotra
MWRD considers study to assess energy efficiency of new technologies
Like wastewater treatment facilities around the nation, the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is looking for ways to reduce energy usage in the face of soaring costs and concern about global warming.
2 days ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Little Village environmental group ties clean air, transit to Olympics
The Little Village Environmental Justice Organization has been trying for years to shut down the Crawford and Fisk coal-fired energy plants in their neighborhoods. Residents say the plants cause health problems.
7 days ago | By Jennifer Slosar
City Farm grows jobs, knowledge and tomatoes
A mile and a half from Chicago's tallest skyscrapers, in a neighborhood once known for crime and decay, a vacant city-owned lot yields heirloom tomatoes and some of the best local produce in town.
9 days ago | By Mary Brophy
Exploring the Chicago River's wild side
On a sunny, breezy afternoon, 20 urban voyagers gather to canoe a four-mile stretch of the North Branch of the Chicago River and receive some basic lessons in water ecosystems.
11 days ago | By Jennifer Slosar
MWRD: repairs on schedule at flooded pump house
Pump house station repairs are moving forward as water management officials work furiously to get pump capacity back to storm readiness in the wake of flooding and power outages that occurred Aug. 4
22 days ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Sewage district crews working on S. Side pump station
The pump station, one of the world's largest, failed last week, flooding hundreds of basements. The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District says two pumps have been replaced.
23 days ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Park officials address artificial turf concerns
The Park District says the durability of artificial turf makes it a better choice for the Chicago’s athletic fields, despite health and environmental concerns raised by advocacy groups.
1 month ago | By Steven Chaitman
Some city beaches among nation's worst
A report from the National Resources Defense Council shows eight of the city's beaches had bacteria levels exceeding national safety standards in a quarter or more of tested water samples.
1 month ago | By Steven Chaitman
CTA to make more room for shared cars
A new lease agreement between the CTA and two shared car agencies aims to boost ridership and generate revenue for the public transit agency, while reducing congestion and pollution.
1 month ago | By Jessica Pupovac
City's riverfront parks are hidden gems
While not as well-known as parks along Lake Michigan, the city's riverfront parks provide a two-mile stretch of uninterrupted green space for walkers, bicyclists and birdwatchers.
3 months ago | By Amy Crider
Cutting the grass: New exhibit explores lawn alternatives
A new exhibit opening Friday at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is designed to give people a whole new perspective on their relationship with the front yard.
3 months ago | By Erick Ward
City Council passes plastic bag recycling law
Chicago grocery and drug stores will be required to collect and recycle plastic bags under an ordinance approved by City Council members yesterday.
3 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
Recycling advocates pan city's plastic bag law
Chicago moves one step closer to requiring grocery and drug stores to recycle plastic bags. Some suggest the law may impose hardships on small stores while letting large retailers off the hook.
4 months ago | By Jennifer Slosar
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