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Stimulus money will help 600,000 hungry Illinoisans

"Illinois families are struggling to put food on the table," says Governor Quinn as quoted in the Chicago...
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Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun talks fair trade

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Carol Moseley Braun trades her public sector role and dons a new robe as President and CEO of Ambassador Organics, a company that sells fair trade,...
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Chicago Wilderness Wild Things Conference 2009

Chicago region nature lovers rejoice: the 2009 Chicago Wilderness Wild Things Conference has arrived! This conference, which takes place on February 7...
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Help Iraq and Afghanistan veterans meet their needs with USA Together

This morning, NPR aired a segment on USA Together, a non-profit based in Silicon Valley that helps connect injured war veterans who need assistance...
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Wondering how to get that Christmas tree off your hands?

Recycle it! The City of Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation hosts a citywide Christmas tree drop off from January 3-16 at select locations...
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Ditch that plastic bag beast!

Do you feel guilty indulging in the convenience of a plastic shopping bag? If not, you should. While plastic bags are an easy item to use, since they...
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Don't let gluten get you down this holiday season

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Celiac disease, the gluten intolerance that affects 1 in 133 Americans, can make the holidays a drag when you're surrounded by endless offerings of...
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Columbia students bike up Chicago businesses

Professor Carl Boyd, adjunct professor in the College of Project Design at Columbia College, leads a course called Urban Bike Design. Students create...
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Winter Produce Guide

Winter doesn't have to mean sacrificing fresh produce and subsisting solely on carrot sticks and lettuce for four stark months. There is a variety of...
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Chicago food pantries run out of food

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According to the Greater Chicago Food Depository, the number of people showing up at food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters in Cook County rose by...
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