Volunteers restore Chicago's prairie

Jan. 8, 2013
Beaubien Forest Preserve is an unlikely swath of wet prairies amid the industrial patchwork of Chicago’s far Southeast Side. But invasive species have harmed the preserve's rich biodiversity. 

Altgeld Gardens: Four years later

Nov. 5, 2012
After four years of an Obama presidency, we travel to Altgeld Gardens and ask: how has their country and community changed?

Illinois creates environmental justice commission

Aug. 16, 2011
Illinois has a new environmental law that's designed to protect minorities and the poor.The Environmental Justice Act, signed by Gov.

Altgeld library back in business

Apr. 8, 2011
A library opening in any community is cause for excitement.

Altgeld Gardens loses an environmental leader

Jan. 21, 2011
Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow for one of the pioneers of the national environmental justice movement.

Daley's legacy on Chicago public housing

Jan. 21, 2011
In 1999, Chicago Mayor Richard M.

Audio slideshow: A new garden for Altgeld

Nov. 22, 2010
Altgeld Gardens is an unlikely place to put a farm. It’s a public housing development 130 blocks south of downtown Chicago.