University of Illinois to show Skokie businesses better environmental practices

Seventeen Skokie businesses have partnered with the village to adopt sustainable practices to reduce operational costs, support economic development in Skokie, and support the village’s Environmental Sustainability plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions village-wide. Recognizable names and businesses are on the list, including Will’s Place, Kneads and Wants, Village Inn Pizzeria, Soul Good Coffee, Sketchbook Brewing Company, and more. The village approved a $40,000 contract with the Smart Energy Design Assistance Center, SEDAC, an applied a research program from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, to identify, implement, track, and measure sustainable practices in May. The center is now in […]