We invite you to join us for volunteering opportunities during the 2026 gardening season ! All reoccuring events are now posted. Stay tuned for one-off volunteering opportunities as we progress through the season. See you out there! Join us for a fun-filled day of volunteering at Vedgewater Volunteer Days and make a positive impact in our community! The first Vedgewater Community Garden Workday of the season is April 11th from 10:30am-1:30pm! RSVP here . Following workdays will be on the 15th...

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 hefty rate of...

Hello EEC friends, community members, and environmental stewards!    Keep reading for updates on the repeal of the Endangerment Finding , upcoming Peoples Gas Rate Hike rallies , our upcoming events , and more.   In our last meeting, we discussed further steps for EEC's campaigns and events, sustainable development in Edgewater, and saw a presentation about the Plastic Pellet Free Waters Act .   We look forward to seeing you soon! Meeting Highlights Read about the Environmental Law and Policy...