River pollution in Chicago
The work of industrial enterprises and human activity leads to acute pollution of rivers, streams and lakes in Chicago. Numerous studies have shown that...
The Chicago Garage Door Projects That Stick With You — A Year on the...
Most of the garage door work I do never makes it into a story. A spring snaps, we replace it, the homeowner pays the...
Hazel Johnson: The Voice of Environmental Justice in the US
Hazel Johnson was an American environmental activist rightfully known as the "mother of the environmental justice movement." Her pioneering work on Chicago’s South Side...
Fisk Generating Station and Its Impact on Chicago’s Development
One of Chicago's most important power plants, which had a major impact on the city's future economic development, was the Fisk Generating Station. With...
The history of Chicago’s transition to coal in the 19th century
In the 19th century, American industrialization was mostly based on the coal industry. Anthracite was a cheap and efficient source of energy for steam...
The rise and fall of the fishing industry in Chicago
The city of Chicago is renowned for its rich culture, architectural and historical heritage, industry, and much more. Its history is also closely intertwined...
Urban Growers Collective: Urban Farming as a Tool for Social Change in Chicago
This non-profit organization brings together urban farming, food justice, and community development programs. Based in Chicago, Illinois, it operates primarily on the city's South...
Michael Polsky, a Ukrainian engineer who improved renewable energy in Chicago
Michael Polsky's name is known all over the world. He is an engineer who has devoted 17 years of his life to renewable energy...
Friends of the Chicago River: How a Grassroots Initiative Transformed a City’s Ecology
As one of the most influential environmental organizations in the United States, it has spent over four decades working to restore and protect the...
Openlands: History, Projects, and Environmental Impact in the Northeastern U.S.
As one of the leading conservation organizations in the United States, it has spent over sixty years working to preserve natural areas in densely...