Author: Barbara Iverson

• The Chicago City Council this week passed a resolution declaring Chicago a Fair Trade city, joining cities like San Francisco and Missoula, Mont. in a symbolic movement against poor…

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• Chicago Boasts First Wind-Powered Car Charging Station in the U.S.

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• When Hal Emalfarb bought a hybrid Toyota Prius that he converted to an electric plug-in vehicle four months ago, he was thrilled to own a car with emission-free driving and greater energy…

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• Pedestrian Advocates Push for Tougher Crosswalk Laws

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• Illinois lawmakers and pedestrian advocates are proposing a law that would require drivers to stop, rather than yield, for people in crosswalks – a second attempt after the divisive proposal…

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• Leaders Envision Chicago’s 2016 in “Back to the Future” Panel

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• The dream of the 2016 Olympics coming to the city of Chicago ended in October, but its hopes of economic development, job creation and neighborhood expansion are alive and well. On a snowy…

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