Chicago Matters - Growing Forward

Have you thought about how what you wear might impact the planet? Two Chicago women have and they're on a mission to change our clothing habits.

Posted on 7.22.2008

Going Green in the 'Burbs

One woman in the Chicago suburbs has created her own door-to-door campaign - to get her neighbors to adopt a more eco-conscious lifestyle.

Posted on 7.8.2008

Is the Grand Calumet River Worth Saving?

Some say yes because it pours millions of gallons of polluted water into Lake Michigan.

Posted on 6.24.2008

Right Now: Live from the Englewood Farmers' Market

Join Richard Steele at the first ever Englewood Farmers' Market.

Posted on 6.19.2008

Weather Trouble for Veggie Farmers

We check in with Todd and Julia McDonald as they get ready for the farmers markets.

Posted on 6.11.2008

Grey Water on the Shores of Lake Michigan

Grey water recycling has arrived in the region.

Posted on 6.10.2008

Rail Program Struggles to Stay on Track

A public-private partnership called CREATE aims to relieve freight-train congestion in the Chicago area. But after five years of work, the program could stall without an infusion of funds.

Posted on 6.3.2008

Chicago Matters: Growing Forward Live from Green Fest

Alison Cuddy hosts a live conversation from Chicago's Green Festival.

Posted on 5.19.2008

Buying and Selling Green

Just about everybody is marketing something green these days.

Posted on 5.16.2008

A Sprawling Plan for Cook-DuPage Transit

Multi-billion dollar transit plan could up-end routine travel for suburban commuters.

Posted on 5.13.2008

Harvesting Wind on the Farm

Take a tour of wind farm just outside of Chicago.

Posted on 4.29.2008

Young McDonalds Have a Farm

We follow two new farmers through their second growing season.

Posted on 4.29.2008

The Smell of Money Not So Pleasant in Northwest Indiana

After years of improved air quality, odors are still a problem in Northwest Indiana.

Posted on 4.15.2008

Wind Power's Allure For Architects, Engineers

Wind-power promises free, low-pollution electricity, but developing it in Chicago, on both the small and grand scales, is challenging and expensive.

Posted on 4.1.2008

Web Extra: Greening the Skyscraper

IIT professor envisions radical redesign of tall buildings.

Posted on 4.1.2008