Solutions to an Illinois City’s Flooding Issue
Investigation of the many approaches that Berwyn’s local government can take to mitigate urban flooding for its residents, including green alleys.
Sudden Storms Sweep the Streets of Berwyn: Residents Grapple with Urban Flooding
Excessive water that accumulates in developed areas, is a growing concern for residents and infrastructure.
South Siders impacted by air pollution can help shape future environmental policy
“The Southwest Side and the Southeast Side are becoming the black lungs of the city’s infrastructure”
Chicago’s Southwest Side: Vision for Urban Revitalization
Implementing the plan will require collaboration, including utility companies and railroads that own patches of land along the river, public pressure, and time.
Hispanic neighborhoods in Chicago suffer unequal exposure to chemicals
Decades of irresponsible and unjust use of toxic chemicals threaten the health of already disadvantaged communities.
‘We can’t lose hope’: A Pilsen Mother’s Mission to Save Monarch Butterflies
“I want my grandchildren to know about the monarch butterflies,” Claudia Galeno-Sanchez said.
Newark offers lessons for Chicago’s efforts to replace lead lines
There are roughly 9 million lead service lines still in use across the nation. Of these, 400,000 exist in Chicago.