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Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards! Happy (almost) Earth Day!   In our last meeting, we discussed various local environmental initiatives, public electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and home insulation and electrification in Chicago. Keep reading for more information about corresponding contacts and events for these topics and more!   Are you a part of our Google group ? Join the forum here  to receive local environmental updates from us an

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

Join EEC and the 48th Ward Green Council in a post-Thanksgiving litter free Edgewater clean up at the lakefront! When? November 29th, 2025 at 11:00AM Where? Hollywood/Osterman Beach House (5800 Dusable Lakeshore Drive) Why participate? Get moving after the Thanksgiving festivities Make a positive impact on our local environment Meet and connect with community members Have some fun while making our park cleaner! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own bucke

Water, wind and wave action constantly erode our lakeshore; nature-based solutions reduce erosion while creating a natural edge for beaches.