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Hoop hoop hurray
January 24th 2010 by judithnemes
If you’ve noticed more leafy greens than you’d normally expect to find for sale at farmers markets in the dead of winter, it’s not your imagination. A handful of local farmers are trying new methods this season to keep Chicago-area...
Embrace the cold, grab the kids and get outside!
January 23rd 2010 by timmagner
While the thermometer reads freezing and we can only dream of a prolonged spring thaw, don’t resign to spend the winter cooped up and stuck inside- especially when it comes to the kids.
Playing outside, no matter the weather, is a critical...
How to keep snowmelt and rain in our local watershed
January 21st 2010 by marcwise
The crisp air filled my lungs as I breathed in the sunrise upon the lake and in that chilly morning, a part of me long-forgotten began to stir. Winter had come early and a foot of snow covered the grounds of Clark Park, which met the break walls of jagged...
The potential for transforming Illinois into a regional leader on solar power
January 19th 2010 by briangranahan
In a surprise twist, Illinois -- which is home to a quarter of the nation’s bituminous coal reserves and generates more nuclear power (and waste) than any state in the country – is primed to become a leader in renewable energy. Our state...
Tapping incentives for green upgrades
January 18th 2010 by lisaelkins
For most people, a home is one of the biggest purchases they will make in their lives. As an architect, I meet a lot of people who want to make green improvements, but aren't sure where to start. Since my work and passion involves elegant design and...
The destination is up to you
January 18th 2010 by laurabruzas
As 2010 begins, I remind myself of this. While unanticipated forks in the road (think economic downturns, natural disasters, divorce, etc...) are inevitable and often affect the route, it is ultimately our everyday routine choices that determine the...
Be sure you know the deal so you can seal the deal this Valentine's Day
January 13th 2010 by shannondowney
As a single lady, I have paid off cupid to aim his sweet little arrow at some fabulous hottie for me this year. That being said, that arrow better strike someone who knows their stuff…their eco-conscious stuff that is. There is nothing...
Pick-your-own apple orchards provide economy and fun
October 8th 2009 by afreshsqueeze
Pick-your-own apple orchards are open for business, and readily available for Chicagoans. Check out this guide to Chicagoland Apple Picking to start planning your family trip this Fall.
Whether we like it or not, it appears the guaranteed warm...
Five Easy Steps to Reducing Paper Clutter
October 6th 2009 by afreshsqueeze
Between work, friends and family, by the time you get home, you're usually too tired to organize all that mail and paper that's been piling up. How many times have you opened the mail and tossed that bank statement in a drawer - never to be found again?...
Invite the public to see sun's energy at work
October 1st 2009 by afreshsqueeze
by Judith Nemes
If you've been thinking about converting your home or condo to a solar energy system or you're just plain curious about what those solar panels look like up close, you can visit any of the 150-plus homes and buildings participating in...
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