Monthly Archives: October 2010

Comment About Recreational Use Designations for Chicago River By Nov. 8

Posted on October 31, 2010 by

Students in Mike Bryson’s SUST 240 Water seminar this semester are learning about the debated uses of the Chicago River, including how clean different interests want it, and the extent to which certain parts should be made available for recreational … Continue reading →

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Sangamon County Working to Develop Wind Farms

Posted on October 30, 2010 by

Owners of 27,000 acres of land in Sangamon County (home county of Springfield) are working with developers on a wind farm project scheduled to start construction in 2012. “We’re all very happy right now with the way things have been … Continue reading →

Posted in energy, news

Restore the Native Tallgrass Prairie at Fermilab Tomorrow at 10am

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

Fermilab Natural Areas is holding a restoration workday onsite at Fermilab (in Batavia) tomorrow morning at 10. Join us as we work to restore the native tallgrass prairie at Fermilab…with your help! Saturday October 30th – Picnic lunch provided – … Continue reading →

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SmartGrid Programs Develop In Western Suburbs

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

Last summer, ComEd began rolling out a series of programs to assess customer use of energy.  In June, Smart Meters — which allow residents with an online ComEd account to look at hourly individual consumption figures from the previous day … Continue reading →

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Conference on Sustainabile Law Firms at Chicago-Kent School of Law Nov. 3

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

“Sustainability: How values-driven law firms are surviving tough times and prospering over the long term” will explore how leading law firms are implementing sustainability to attract new clients, meet client needs, enhance employee satisfaction and improve efficiency. Presenters will discuss … Continue reading →

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The Illinois Student Environmental Coalition Annual Fall Conference is Nov. 6

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

The Illinois Student Environmental Coalition (ISEC) is holding its annual fall conference on Saturday, November 6 at Columbia College (33 E. Congress in Chicago) from 10am-3pm. This conference will feature State Senator Heather Steans as the keynote speaker, student-led workshops, … Continue reading →

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Chicago Center for Green Technology Presents Discussion of Rainwater Harvesting Tonight at 6

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

Tonight at 6, the Chicago Center for Green Technology presents a discussion of rainwater harvesting. TITLE: Rainwater Harvesting and Condensate Recovery: New Tools for Sustainable Site Development DATE: 10/28/2010 TIME: 6:00-8:00 PM SPEAKER: Tom Barrett, Green Water Infrastructure, Inc. LOCATION: … Continue reading →

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Roosevelt Faculty and Alumni Participate in the Urban History Association’s “Sustainable Cities?” Conference in Las Vegas

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

Given Roosevelt University’s mission serving the metropolitan community of Chicago, it should come as no surprise that the Roosevelt community was highly active at the Urban History Association’s “Sustainable Cities?” conference at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas this month. In … Continue reading →

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Restoration Workday in Lake Barrington Tonight at 7pm

Posted on October 27, 2010 by

Just like yesterday, Citizens for Conservation is holding a restoration workday in Lake Barrington tonight from 7-9pm. At this workday, we will be cleaning seed we collected this fall. When you arrive, come upstairs in the white garage. That’s where … Continue reading →

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Restoration Workday in Lake Barrington Tonight at 7pm

Posted on October 26, 2010 by

Citizens for Conservation is holding a restoration workday from 7-9pm tonight at 459 W. IL Rte. 22, Lake Barrington. At this workday, we will be cleaning seed that we collected this fall. When you arrive, come upstairs in the white … Continue reading →

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