Transportation is main source of air pollution affecting children in Pilsen, health experts and activists say
By Diana Giambona Medill Reports Children play on the swings, go down the slides, spin on the small merry-go-rounds and play ball at Harrison Park in Pilsen. It seems like a perfect day for outdoor games, but the air they breathe has pollution levels among the highest in Chicago, according to a 2020 air quality […]
Wearing green on the green promotes environment at WM Phoenix Open
By Diana Giambona Medill Reorts The WM Phoenix Open 2023 organized the “All day green out” initiative, through which, for every person who wore green Feb. 11, money was donated to nonprofit organizations with a sustainable focus, such as Waste Not, Change the Course and Tribal Renewable Energy Fund. For every fan, volunteer, player and […]
Players’ entrance to 16th hole is favorite place for fans to take selfies at WM Phoenix Open
By Diana Giambona Medill Reports Of the more than 7,000 yards of TPC Scottsdale, a course with beautiful landscapes, lakes, mountains and typical Arizona vegetation, the favorite place for fans to take a selfie is the players’ entrance to the 16th hole. Few fans walk by without stopping and taking a picture in front of […]
Weatherize windows to save on heating bills in Chicago
By Diana Giambona Medill Reports As temperatures dip down near zero in Chicago and furnaces are running at full blast, experts recommend weatherizing windows. Simple weatherizing steps keep the cold out of homes and help residents avoid higher bills for natural gas, the most prevalent source of heat in Illinois. According to the U.S. Energy […]
