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About Chicago Matters
Now in its 18th year, Chicago’s award-winning multimedia public affairs series returns in 2008 with Chicago Matters: Growing Forward to examine how the choices we make today impact our environment and the future of our region.

Chicago Matters is made possible by The Chicago Community Trust, with programming by Chicago Public Radio, WTTW 11, the Chicago Public Library, and The Chicago Reporter.

Visit www.chicagomatters.org for more information.
Chicago Matters: Growing Forward
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Food (September 16, 30)
Waste (October 7, 21)
Energy (November 11, 25)
Community (December 9, 23)
Chicago Matters Documentary: End of the Pipe
The End of the Pipe takes you on an epic journey of how our water as it moves from Lake Michigan, into the city and beyond to the suburbs. You can tune in Sunday at 6:30 p.m. or listen below to hear it again.
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The End of the Pipe
Posted 8.5.08 by Chicago Matters
Pumps at the Mainstream Pumping Station at the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District are 300 ft. underground.

We may have dodged a tornado, but last night’s storms left severe damage in their wake.  Once the flooding subsides, where will all that standing water water go? Millions of gallons of fresh water are flowing under Chicago right now. And as our region grows, more and more people want to divert some their way. More...
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Green Fashion Meets Trashion

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Going Green in the 'Burbs

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Is the Grand Calumet River Worth Saving?

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The End of the Pipe

Come along as we trace the history and future of greater Chicago's water supply.

Posted on 8.5.2008
Green Fashion Meets Trashion

Have you thought about how what you wear might impact the planet? Two Chicago women have and they're on a mission to change our clothing habits.

Posted on 7.22.2008
Going Green in the 'Burbs

One woman in the Chicago suburbs has created her own door-to-door campaign - to get her neighbors to adopt a more eco-conscious lifestyle.

Posted on 7.8.2008
Is the Grand Calumet River Worth Saving?

Some say yes because it pours millions of gallons of polluted water into Lake Michigan.

Posted on 6.24.2008
Right Now: Live from the Englewood Farmers' Market

Join Richard Steele at the first ever Englewood Farmers' Market.

Posted on 6.19.2008
Weather Trouble for Veggie Farmers

We check in with Todd and Julia McDonald as they get ready for the farmers markets.

Posted on 6.11.2008
Grey Water on the Shores of Lake Michigan

Grey water recycling has arrived in the region.

Posted on 6.10.2008
Rail Program Struggles to Stay on Track

A public-private partnership called CREATE aims to relieve freight-train congestion in the Chicago area. But after five years of work, the program could stall without an infusion of funds.

Posted on 6.3.2008
Chicago Matters: Growing Forward Live from Green Fest

Alison Cuddy hosts a live conversation from Chicago's Green Festival.

Posted on 5.19.2008
Buying and Selling Green

Just about everybody is marketing something green these days.

Posted on 5.16.2008
A Sprawling Plan for Cook-DuPage Transit

Multi-billion dollar transit plan could up-end routine travel for suburban commuters.

Posted on 5.13.2008
Harvesting Wind on the Farm

Take a tour of wind farm just outside of Chicago.

Posted on 4.29.2008
Young McDonalds Have a Farm

We follow two new farmers through their second growing season.

Posted on 4.29.2008
The Smell of Money Not So Pleasant in Northwest Indiana

After years of improved air quality, odors are still a problem in Northwest Indiana.

Posted on 4.15.2008
Wind Power's Allure For Architects, Engineers

Wind-power promises free, low-pollution electricity, but developing it in Chicago, on both the small and grand scales, is challenging and expensive.

Posted on 4.1.2008
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