environment
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.
1 year ago | Erick Ward
Chicago grocery and drug stores will be required to collect and recycle plastic bags under an ordinance approved by City Council members yesterday.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
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.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
City officials appear to have reached an agreement on a ordinance requiring retailers to recycle plastic bags. The measure is scheduled for a committee hearing today.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
The district may survey Cook County residents to see if they'd like to take a dip in local waterways. The district would have to disinfect effluent from its plants to improve water quality.
1 year ago | Karen Shoffner
Officials hope a better paper trail will allow police officers to track down thieves by cross-checking reports of stolen items with sales transactions at recycling facilities.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
The city will darken its famous skyline Saturday as part of a global effort to raise awareness about climate change and demonstrate a commitment to finding a solution.
1 year ago | Natasha Eziquiel-Shriro
The CTA saves consumers $474 million in gas expenses and reduces carbon emissions by 1.3 million tons, a report says. Transit supporters are urging increased state funding.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
Alderman Walter Burnette was concerned that the ordinance could end up punishing people who used the bags for legitimate purposes. Police say they plan to crack down on businesses that sell the bags.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
Mayor Richard M. Daley today appointed a construction manager with a background in environmentally friendly design to head the Public Building Commission.
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
Proposal bans live poultry in some areas
1 year ago | Jennifer Slosar
