A $7.3 million effort to restore Lincoln Park’s North Pond is underway
The pond has slowly been filling with sediment since it was constructed in the 1880s.
Christian Elliott
Former Reset Intern
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Why labor unions are winning big right now
Organizers and labor experts say this moment is part of a larger trend of workers’ rights.
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Dr. Helene Gayle reflects on achievements at Chicago Community Trust
Dr. Gayle announced Monday she is leaving the foundation to lead Spelman College in Atlanta.
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Birds migrating through Chicagoland face new challenges this spring
An avian flu outbreak is killing millions of birds nationwide. And here in Chicago, birds face an additional threat: skyscrapers.
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They study Earth. So what has NASA learned about the climate crisis?
A NASA climate scientist shares what they’ve learned about sea levels and climate change from studying the planet for decades.
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Federal judge strikes down Biden Administration’s travel mask mandate
A Florida judge says the CDC exceeded its authority by requiring masks. What does that mean for public transit riders in Chicago?
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How you can address the global biodiversity crisis from here in Chicago
As natural areas decline across the world, small patches of nature in highly developed areas play an outsized role in climate adaptation
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Some of Chicago’s most senior aldermen attend the fewest meetings, investigation finds
Aldermen on average show up for meetings 81% of the time. Freshman aldermen’s averages are higher.
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Student loan repayment pause extended through August
This is the sixth time the moratorium has been extended due to pandemic-related economic disruptions in the last two years.
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Curious City asks students how racial stereotypes affect their relationships
Some Lincoln Park High School students expressed shocking views about interracial dating in a video posted to social media in January.
