The building that will replace the 1926 Field Center in Oak Park will be made from rammed earth, local soil that is compressed.
New Oak Park Field Center building set to rise from the earth
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Brookfield Zoo kingfisher part of effort save species on brink of extinction
A Brookfield Zoo resident is part of effort to bring Guam kingfisher birds back from the brink of extinction.
Supplies rushed to communities isolated by Helene as death toll rises to nearly 100
A crisis unfolded in Asheville as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. The death toll from the storm approached 100.
Farmers frustrated and environmental goals threatened by failure to pass a new farm bill
Without a new farm bill from Congress, Illinois farmers say they cannot keep up with expenses or necessary conservation efforts.
Supplies, emergency workers rushed to North Carolina while Florida digs out from Helene’s damage
More than 3 million customers were without power Saturday, and some face a continued threat of floods.
At least 52 dead and millions without power after Helene’s deadly march across southeastern US
More than 3 million customers were without power Saturday, and some face a continued threat of floods.
Toxic chemicals at Homewood nature preserve prompt calls for EPA intervention
After starting out as a 30-acre site just off Halsted Street on the outskirts of the old Washington Park Racetrack, Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve has become a cornerstone of activity in the village and a vibrant community greenspace that now encompasses 193 acres. The preserve is home to more than 100 bird species and attracts […]
A year after devastating floods, West Side residents are still dealing with damage and expensive repairs
The city said $5 million was available to help July 2023 flood victims with repairs. But residents say they’re confused about how to access the funds.
The northern lights might again be visible in the US Wednesday as solar activity increases
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that clear skies permitting, the phenomenon might be visible across parts of the northern U.S. on Wednesday night, including in Washington, Idaho, Montana, the Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Maine.
Gary environmental group explains benefits of green steel at sustainability conference
Northwest Indiana is the nation’s largest steelmaking region, said Gary Councilwoman Lori Latham, and area environmental advocates are encouraging U.S. Steel to reduce its carbon footprint. Gary Advocates for Responsible Development on Saturday hosted its first sustainability conference, Growing Gary Green. The conference featured various environmental topics, including green steel and the future of steelmaking in the city. Green steel is a crude steel product that’s made using a process that emits significantly less carbon dioxide than traditional steelmaking, said Elizabeth Boatman, consultant for 5 Lakes Energy, an organization that helps achieve clean-energy solutions. U.S. Steel has two sustainable steels: […]