Environmental writer Bill McKibben on how older adults are taking climate action
McKibben founded Third Act to bring together adults over 60 to build a better tomorrow.
Lynnea Domienik
Producer, Reset
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FAA approves Rockford Airport to build road through Bell Bowl Prairie
The ancient prairie will be bifurcated. Advocates say the airport rejected a plan to build a road around, rather than through the prairie.
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How the CTU helped propel Brandon Johnson to the mayoral runoff
The Chicago Teachers Union and its political action committees poured $1 million into Johnson’s mayoral campaign.
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Chicago’s top federal prosecutor resigns
U.S. attorney John Lausch has investigated major corruption cases against Ald. Ed Burke and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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How a carbon-eating microbe can fight climate change
Your office chair, favorite fleece and water bottle are all made out of plastic linked to fossil fuels. But that could soon change.
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SCOTUS to decide future of student loan debt forgiveness
President Biden’s plan to forgive $10,000 or $20,000 in federal student loans would affect nearly 40 million borrowers.
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Ukrainians in Chicago react to one year anniversary of war
Verified civilian casualties of the war have passed 21,000 and millions have been displaced from their homes, according to the U.N.
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Movement and history coalesce in exhibit highlighting The Great Migration(s)
The Promised Land exhibition is on view at the South Side Community Art Center through March 25.
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What would happen if Chicago leaders brought back the Department of Environment?
The department was disbanded under the Emanuel administration in 2012. Most mayoral candidates are in favor of reviving it.
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Vocalo’s Winter Block Party returns from a pandemic hiatus
Catch the free all-day, all-ages event on Saturday, Feb. 18, at Metro and Smartbar.
