Hi all! I have just completed my final semester at Loyola and am wrapping everything up with EEC. I really enjoyed my time interning here and am eternally grateful for the support I recieved from Renee, EEC, and the broader community. I loved getting to know the environmental community here in Edgewater, and I plan on staying involved as a volunteer in the future. Between planning events (shoutout Parkways for Pollinators bike ride and seed sharing!), sending the monthly newsletters, writing...

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 and other community...

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 Protection Chicago’s...