The rules will affect new residential construction projects funded by the federal Housing and Rural Development agency. Now, lawmakers are pushing the agency that oversees the nation’s two largest mortgage backers to adopt similar measures.
Gina Ramirez, the Midwest Director of Environmental Health for the Natural Resources Defense Council argues the need to change Chicago’s zoning laws to eliminate sacrifice zones.
Angela Gonzalez creates thought-provoking art designed to capture the attention and imagination.
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are featuring Peggy Salazar, the “no-nonsense” woman who will not stop fighting for Environmental Justice.
A natural mutation found in Puerto Rican dairy cows might keep them healthier in extreme heat.
At a time when we’re seeing climate change causing record-breaking heat, massive droughts in some areas, and extreme floods in
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is promising to dismantle environmental racism, but distressed residents in Pilsen are apprehensive.
Above are the views of East Garfield Park I get every time I step out of school. Trash and abandonment
The South Side of Chicago in particular, saw an outburst of steel production during World War II that at one
IL Latino News covers the social determinants of health and democracy. Neighborhood and Built Environment have health impacts for the people who live
The Go Green Fresh Community Market in Chicago’s Englewood is an oasis. With its earthy-colored signs and stalls stacked with
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