Posts Tagged ‘Chicago Area’
Green Line service restored, experiencing delays
The CTA Green line has resumed full service after freezing rain and sleet that hit the Chicago Area early Monday created ice and disrupted trains on both the line’s south branches.Green Line trains have resumed operating south of the Roosevelt station shortly before 7 a.m. after icing from the inclement overnight weather halted service, according to a customer alert on the CTA website. Residual ...
What to do on 9-9-09: Forget Dubai; try David Hovey at the Chicago Architecture Foundation
This was supposed to be the day when the Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, flung open its doors to an adoring public. But like a lot of things about the Post-Crash era, the future isn't turning out the way people thought it would. The Burj may open in December. Or it may not. We'll just have to wait and see.Instead of jetting to Dubai, you might be interested in what's going on at the Chicago Architecture Foundation: Chicago-area architect and developer David Hovey will discuss two of hi
organic learning farms
This post was submitted by our newest contributor, Theresa Gould. Theresa resides in the Chicago area and is a freelance writer, entrepreneur and aspiring organic farmer.Organic Learning Farms are a relatively new enterprise for organic farmers. A Learning Farm is usually located on the site of a certified organic farm, or created in conjunction with an existing farm as a non-profit organization. The farm learning centers provide hands-on experience for anyone interested in sustainable living
Matt Reichel Campaign Hits The Ground Running
Posted by Ronald Hardy at Green Party Watch : Matt Reichel, who ran on the Green Party line in the Special Election to fill Rahm’s seat in Congress earlier this Spring, is one of the first declared Green Party candidates for US House in 2010 and has hit the ground running . As reported here two weeks ago, Matt Reichel declared his intention to run for the Chicago area 5th Congressional District seat just before the Illinois Green Party State meeting. “We were promised change we