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Love Our Lakefront: Celebrating Nature in the City
Chicago has one of the most spectacular urban waterfronts in the world, but it faces regular threats. Concerted efforts can protect the lake, keep it free and open to the public, and expand awareness of nature-based solutions for shoreline erosion. It is especially important to include underserved populations and residents who live far from the water in the grassroots movement, to be empowered in leading the efforts to protect the lakefront. Why Chicago’s Lakefront Needs Prot
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Apr 23 min read


Say No to Peoples Gas Rate Hike on April 1
Join EEC and the Illinois Clean Jobs Coalition to raise your voice in opposition to Peoples Gas proposed $200 million rate hike! When: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 Time: 5:30pm CT Daley Plaza 50 West Washington St. Chicago, IL 60602 Just three years after pushing for the biggest rate hike in Illinois history, Peoples Gas is back to ask for even more money from its customers. Peoples Gas wants to charge Chicago residents more money for its expensive pipelines that come with a
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Mar 241 min read


Clean and Affordable Heat and Cooking Event Recap
Event recording, CABO fact sheet + action alert, presentation, and resources provided and asked about during Q&A.
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Feb 14, 20243 min read


You're Invited: Clean Buildings in Our Home Event
Join us with Alders Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth and Angela Clay to learn more about how to decarbonize our homes and how to save on our utilities
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Jan 12, 20241 min read


Climate Change
Overwhelming scientific evidence has confirmed that climate change is happening now, in all parts of the world, at an increasing rate.
Edgewater Environmental Coalition
Feb 20, 20227 min read
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