NEWS articles
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Commissioner Frank Avila examines the connection between religion and the environment on his public-access TV show.
over 4 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
During last weekend's heavy rains, stormwater overflow was released into Lake Michigan to fight flooding. Officials will determine how much water was sent from the sewer system into Lake Michigan, and how it impacted water quality.
over 4 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
Despite health concerns, the Park District and the federal Environmental Protection Agency are set to approve a deal that will turn a toxic site into a park.
over 4 years ago | Megan Cottrell
MWRD commissioners oppose planning a permanent household hazardous waste collection facility in the northern suburbs. The district will continue its popular mobile collection program.
over 4 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
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.
over 4 years ago | Kartikay Mehrotra
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.
over 4 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
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.
over 4 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
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.
over 4 years ago | Mary Brophy
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.
over 4 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
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
almost 5 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
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.
almost 5 years ago | Jennifer Slosar
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.
almost 5 years ago | Steven Chaitman
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.
almost 5 years ago | Steven Chaitman
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.
almost 5 years ago | Jessica Pupovac
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.
almost 5 years ago | Amy Crider
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