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Chicago Matters New features every other Tuesday
Growing Forward
In its 18th year, Chicago’s award-winning multimedia public affairs series returned in 2008 with Chicago Matters: Growing Forward, an examination on how the choices we make today impact our environment and the future of our region.
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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
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
Spreading the Green Gospel Around Chicago

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

Posted on 12.9.2008
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
Zion, 25 Years On

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

Posted on 11.11.2008
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
Composting Beyond the Backyard

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

Posted on 10.28.2008
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
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
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
School Lunches Go Local

There are a lot more vegetables on school lunch trays these days.

Posted on 9.16.2008
EPA Begins Clean Up in Little Village

A hazardous waste site is getting cleaned up but residents remain concerned.

Posted on 9.9.2008
The End of the Pipe

Come along as we trace the history and future of greater Chicago's water supply.

Posted on 8.5.2008
Green Fashion Meets Trashion

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
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