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11/28/2007 |
While the winter holiday season brings good cheer for most people, it also brings more solid waste to the landfill. Below are some environmentally-smart tips for a less wasteful holiday this year: Every year, there are 2.65 billion holiday cards sold in the U.S. That's enough to fill a football stadium field 10 stories high. Look for cards that contain recycled content. You can make your own cards out of scrap paper found around the house. You could use old cards as name tags for presents or for colorful artwork to decorate your house.  Wrapping paper is often used once and thrown away. Try using colorful pages torn from magazines to wrap small gifts, and old maps or the Sunday comics for larger boxes. Avoid using paper entirely by using reusable decorative tins, baskets or boxes. If you do buy wrapping paper, look for ones made of recycled paper. Reusable cloth ribbons can be used in place of plastic bows.
Look for gifts with an environmental message: a nature book, a refillable thermos bottle, a canvas tote bag, a battery recharger or items made from recycled materials. Choose solar powered instead of battery powered products. Or better yet, ones that require no power at all.
At least 28 billion pounds of edible food are wasted each year, which equals nearly 100 pounds per person. Reduce that number by planning meals that have minimal waste. Use what you can as leftovers and compost appropriate materials. |
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11/26/2007 |
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From Business Partners, the Chamber for Uptown Join us for our first-ever Uptown Book Fair at Truman College, 1145 W. Wilson Ave., Saturday, December 1, from 10 am to 2 pm. Admission is FREE! |
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11/26/2007 |
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From Antonio Ruiz, Executive Director, Office of Emergency Management and Communications Earlier this year in August, our City suffered extensive damage as a result of a series of severe storms that passed through Illinois. The Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), along with several other City departments, responded both during the extreme weather itself and after it subsided. In the days that followed the event, the City worked to document the extent of the damage and the resources expended in our response. This information was subsequently shared with our federal partners, and as a result, several Illinois counties, including Cook, were declared federal disaster areas. On Friday, November 16, 2007, the Governor's office announced that a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster declaration for Cook County had been granted. This means that homeowners can apply for loans of up to $200,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. In addition, businesses and private non-profit organizations may borrow up to $1.5 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets. Representatives from the SBA will be available to accept and process loan applications through Thursday, December 13, 2007. They will be at the Chicago Park District - Eckhart Park, 1330 West Chicago Avenue, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. For individuals not able to apply in person, they may obtain information and loan applications by calling toll free (800) 659-2955; hearing impaired individuals may call (800) 877-8339.
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11/16/2007 |
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As you know, earlier this week the City Council voted on a number of measures related to the City’s budget for 2008. I was grateful to hear from some of you throughout the budget process, and I’d like to take this opportunity to respond to the questions and concerns raised by residents and stakeholders in the 46th Ward as well as throughout the city. As usual, prior to the vote, the City Council Committee on Budget & Government Operations held two weeks of hearings during which aldermen had the opportunity to ask questions of the City’s budget director and department heads. I continued to get emails, letters and calls from you throughout those hearings. The ideas, questions and concerns expressed by you were of considerable help to me throughout the budget process. As your representative, I wanted to be sure that I truly understood the budget package I would be voting on. I asked questions on your behalf and was able to make an informed and careful decision when it came time to vote. |
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11/15/2007 |
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 The Department of Environment is pleased to announce a 2007 round for its Green Roof Grants Program, as well as a new Cool Roof Grants Program. City residents and businesses can apply for grants of up to $5000 towards the cost of installing a green roof, and grants of up to $6000 towards the cost of installing a cool roof. Both residential and commercial buildings are eligible. Up to five grants will also be available to schools (both private and public).
A green roof consists of plants and soil or other lightweight growing medium, installed on top of a waterproof membrane. A cool roof uses specialized surface materials to reflect the sun's heat off the roof surface instead of warming the building below. Both green roofs and cool roofs can help building owners save money while contributing to a healthy city. There are many ways for residents to access application forms and more information about the programs: - Go to the Department of Environment's website at www.cityofchicago.org/Environment
- Call 312.744.2994
- Send an email to
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- Stop by the Department of Environment, 30 N LaSalle St., Suite 2500, Chicago IL
- Stop by the Chicago Center for Green Technology, 445 N Sacramento Ave., Chicago IL
Applications for green roof grants are due by January 11, 2008. Applications for cool roof grants will be received and awarded on a rolling basis, subject to funding availability.
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