Nov 18, 2011

Aquaponics Turns Waste into Resources

Aquaponics Turns Waste into Resources

The ancient tradition of aquaponics could be the solution to a global issue.

Nov 17, 2011

Recycling For Rewards

Recycling For Rewards

This mom paid for her 2-week long getaway to Italy simply by recycling! Learn how you can grab cash the green way.

Nov 16, 2011

Urban Farm Growing Opportunities for Those in Poverty

Urban Farm Growing Opportunities for Those in Poverty

The Chicago Lights Urban Farm empowers youth and community residents in the Cabrini-Green neighborhood to have increased economic opportunities through access to organic produce, nutritional education, work...

Nov 16, 2011

How to Put "Green" Into the Holidays

How to Put "Green" Into the Holidays

A lot of people find ways to go green around the house and office, but thinking about the environment around the holidays can be more of a challenge.

Nov 15, 2011

7 Ways to Go Green With Your Pet

Nov 14, 2011

Eco Fashion with Maria Cornejo

Eco Fashion with Maria Cornejo

Maria Cornejo was honored for her commitment to earth-friendly design -- a fitting tribute for a woman focused on keeping as much design as she can within peoples' hands. While she insists that it's...

Nov 14, 2011

Welcome to Green Week

Nov 11, 2011

Blue Jeans Go Green

Blue Jeans Go Green

Levi Strauss claims its new "waterless" jeans are better for the planet.

Nov 11, 2011

Western Black Rhino Declared Extinct

Western Black Rhino Declared Extinct

A quarter of all mammals are at risk of extinction, conservation group says.

Nov 11, 2011

Administration Urges New Wilderness Protections

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McCarthy Won't Let Protest History Repeat

McCarthy Won't Let Protest History Repeat

Police Supt. Garry McCarthy says Chicago has learned a thing or two about handling protests since a 2003 demonstration that sparked a legal battle.

Groupon’s Earnings Report Raises Eyebrows

Groupon’s Earnings Report Raises Eyebrows

True to its word, after the market closed on Wednesday, Groupon reported its earnings report as a public company. And, welp, what Groupon is saying is kinda what we’ve known all along: The company is losing...

6 Inches? You Snow It

6 Inches? You Snow It

Lake-effect snow watch goes into effect Friday.

3 Hurt in Lake Shore Drive Wrong-Way Crash

3 Hurt in Lake Shore Drive Wrong-Way Crash

This was the third wrong-way crash in a week.

Illinois to Get $1B in Mortgage Settlement

Illinois to Get $1B in Mortgage Settlement

"In Illinois, we will continue to take strong legal action against lenders," Lisa Madigan said.

2 Pedestrians Killed in Hit-and-Run

2 Pedestrians Killed in Hit-and-Run

Police tracked down the driver several blocks away.