Chicago Matters - Past Series

Chicago Matters: Death on the Green Plan

You may be choosing to live green, but will you choose a green death?

Posted on 12.17.2008 by Chicago Matters

Winter at Peasant's Plot

As part of Chicago Matters: Growing Forward we check in with the McDonalds--new farmers trying to make a go of it.

Posted on 12.16.2008 by Adriene Hill

Spreading the Green Gospel Around Chicago

Some Lutheran Pastors believe environmental stewardship is part of the Christian message.

Posted on 12.9.2008 by Monique Parsons

Changes May Be in Store for Commercial Nuclear Power in Illinois

A challenge to a 21-year old ban re-ignites a fight over the future of nuclear power in Illinois.

Posted on 11.25.2008 by Shawn Allee

Zion, 25 Years On

The shuttered nuclear power plant in Zion Illinois has residents wondering what's next.

Posted on 11.11.2008 by Shawn Allee

Energy Issues and the 2008 Election

Join Gabriel Spitzer, Michael Puente, and a panel of experts for a live, town hall forum about energy issues.

Posted on 10.31.2008 by Chicago Matters

Composting Beyond the Backyard

Worms help reduce waste and keep food out of the landfills.

Posted on 10.28.2008 by Ken Davis

Taking Recycling to New Heights

Over the last year and half the tallest building in North America has downsized considerably, at least in terms of its paper waste.

Posted on 10.14.2008 by Mike Rhee

Taking Recycling to New Heights

Over the last year and half the tallest building in North America has downsized considerably, at least in terms of its paper waste.

Posted on 10.14.2008 by Eight Forty-Eight

Growing a Business One Tomato at a Time

Todd and Julia McDonald are trying to make a go of it as farmers. We check in on how Chicago's farmers' markets have treated them.

Posted on 9.30.2008 by Adriene Hill