Sustained Applause to Double Door for Sustaining the Life of an Old Theater
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by Lois Kimmelman
1w ago
Chicago’s legendary rock music hall Double Door is overcoming the typical odds faced by those looking to preserve the best of a historic building while revamping it with both modern and green features. To paraphrase George Harrison, it takes plenty of money, a whole lot of precious time, and much patience, to do it right ..read more
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Innovative Solutions and Strategies for Eco-Friendly Living
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by Patricia Sarmiento
1M ago
The fusion of technology and sustainability creates opportunities to address pressing environmental issues. Incorporating digital tools into daily life can encourage more eco-conscious habits and reduce waste. Technologies like energy-efficient devices or digital alternatives to paper are reshaping routines in favor of greener choices. Embracing these advancements enables individuals to contribute to a healthier environment while simplifying their lifestyles. Such actions reflect a broader movement toward responsible and thoughtful living. This article can help you understand how ..read more
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High Speed Rail: The Quest for Efficient Travel in the Midwest
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by Joshua Bynum
1M ago
These days, we head into an era of conscious effort to positively change the climate. The argument over electric vehicles vs gasoline fuel dominates the conversation about emissions and human footprint. However, I would venture to argue that considering high-speed rail could be one of the best economical, climate-conscious cultural shifts that we could make ..read more
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Chicago Artist Z Saj Wins Austin Eats’ Verses & Vittles Lyrical Slam with Poem on Food Inequity
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by Lily O'Leary
1M ago
In collaboration with One Earth Collective, the Austin Eats’ Verses & Vittles Lyrical Slam aimed to promote healthy eating and advance food justice in Chicago’s West Side neighborhoods. This year’s event featured a screening of They’re Trying to Kill Us, a documentary about the intentional inaccessibility to healthy food options in predominantly black and brown neighborhoods. The poetry slam was a chance for attendees to share their responses to themes in the film, as well as personal observations of food injustice and associated health crises in Chicago ..read more
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Relieve Climate Anxiety with Eco Actions
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by Joshua Bynum
2M ago
Climate change anxiety is a growing concern as the impact of environmental degradation becomes more apparent. However, there are proactive steps one can take to alleviate this anxiety while contributing positively to the planet's health. One Earth Collective shares several ways to reduce your carbon footprint and foster a deeper connection with the environment ..read more
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Taking Action to Counteract Climate Anxiety
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by Amanda Norris
2M ago
This year my young family decided we were ready for some new adventures here in the Chicagoland area.  With strong recommendations from friends, we decided to visit the Museum of Science + Industry Chicago last month.  Although my husband had enjoyed many school trips to the museum as a child, this was my first time venturing to the historic landmark.   As we made our way past the coal mine elevator and space travel exhibits, we saw signs for The Blue Paradox exhibit.  “What will this be about?” I wondered to myself ..read more
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Chicago’s Migratory Birds Fly South as the City Welcomes Winter
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by Lily O'Leary
3M ago
Although it is a privilege to host such avian diversity, Chicago has been one of the deadliest cities for migrating birds. Mass collisions with glass-paned buildings like the McCormick Place Convention Center—where 1,000 birds died in a single night last year—are a sobering reminder of the challenges migratory birds face (Kuta).  ..read more
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Two Nourishing Nourishers
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by Susan Messer
3M ago
My path crossed with that of Chef Max Musto in early October, during the wonderful Austin Eats event at the Bethel New Life Mildred Wiley Wellness Center in Chicago’s  Austin neighborhood, and I wanted to know more about him. And, in a way, I also crossed paths with Chef Qia C at the same event (or at least my palate did; I tasted her food!), so I reached out to both of them to learn more about these two Chicagoland nourishing nourishers, and here they are. First, Max. Then, Qia ..read more
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The Austin Community Explores Food Justice with Joyful & Powerful Healthy Food Event
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by Laurie Casey
3M ago
One Earth Collective helped Austin Eats host a screening of “They’re Trying To Kill Us,” at Bethel New Life Mildred Wiley Wellness Center in the West Side neighborhood of Austin.  Austin Eats is a 26-member coalition of organizations working to create a healthy food system on the West Side of Chicago.  ..read more
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Ramova Theatre Reborn in (Green) Style
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by Lois Kimmelman
4M ago
Chicago’s storied Bridgeport neighborhood has been the home of mayors, police, and firefighters for years. But hidden in plain sight is another feature of that illustrious neighborhood: the almost century-old Ramova Theatre, newly renovated and reopened for business. Now it includes a 36,000-square-foot complex including a live music hall, banquet space, brewery, and restaurant. The upstairs banquet space, called the “Ramova Loft,” was once a karate/boxing gym. The Ramova Theatre itself, truly a movie palace complete with a Spanish Baroque-style façade, accommodated 1,800 patrons. It first ope ..read more
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