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It's You vs Winter: Keeping the Cold Outside

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Are you Interested in saving money on heating costs this winter while reducing greenhouse gas emissions?
Attend a FREE home weatherization workshop sponsored by the City of Chicago Department of Environment and the Chicago Conservation Corps.

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Int'l Day of Climate Action: Chicago Groups To Rally Saturday at Fisk Coal Plant

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Over 25 environmental groups will rally Saturday at Fisk Coal Plant to demand strong domestic and international policy action from President Obama as he sets forth to join international climate talks in Copenhagen.

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Significant CTA Fare Hike In the Works: Let Them Know What You Think

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Public hearings will be held on the city's north, south and west sides to allow comment by the public on the proposed plans....
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Great Read: A Closer Look At Blackstone Bicycle Works

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Vy Tham (participating in the Association for Alternative Journalism's summer program) writes an excellent story about the dedication of the many boys and girls that pass through Blackstone Bicycle Wo

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Not to Miss Fall Festivals for Families

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Fall can be the perfect season for a festival: cooler air, a bounty of fruits and vegetables in season and a great time to spend gathering before the icy chill of winter falls.

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Turn Off Your TV and Turn On Your Imagination

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Once in the spring and again in the fall, organizers and proponents of reduced screen time hope that by showing people the wide assortment of non-screen related activities available at their disposal,

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Book Review: A Guide To Carefree, Car-Free Living Chicago Style

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In Chicago, where on the average weekday 1.7 million rides are taken on the CTA, an increasing number of city residents currently live an entirely car free life, relying foremost on bike travel, publi

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"Eat-In" To Call Attention to Child Nutrition

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An 'Eat In" will be held Wednesday at Daley Plaza to address the re-authorization of the Child Nutrition Act, a federal law that determines the national school lunch program and school nutrition resou

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Green Family Fun at City's First Ever "Green Music Fest"

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Pairing rock with recycling, the first ever Green Music Fest will take place this weekend at Eckhart Park in Chicago's burgeoning West Town neighborhood, fusing environmentally-conscious bands with al

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Recycle More, Earn Stuff: Incentive Based Recycling Comes to Chicago

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Mayor Richard Daley announced Saturday the start of a new initiative aimed at increasing recycling efforts through the city's Blue Cart recycling program.

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