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CLC receives $2 million donation for planned Urban Farm in downtown Waukegan Behind the Student Center being built at 34 N. Sheridan Road in Waukegan, the College of Lake County will create an Urban Farm. The college accepted a $2 million anonymous donation to support the project. Rendering courtesy of College of Lake County Open space in Waukegan will be turned into an Urban Farm by the College of Lake County. Daily Herald file photo 2014   Posted4/30/2021 5:25 AM The College of Lake County this week accepted a $2 million grant from an anonymous benefactor, and the money w...

Joan Dittmann~For Sun-Times Media During the COVID-19 pandemic, birds enriched the lives of many Illinoisans who saw them out their windows or when going for a walk Now Illinois should do something to help the birds. Editorials Last month, Virginia became the first state to restore protections for migratory birds from unintended but predictable killings resulting from human activities. Such so-called “incidental take” will be banned under a regulation approved by the state’s Department of Wildlife Resources. Illinois should adopt a similar rule. Migratory birds long were protected from ...

increase font size Read Article During May, the Camden Public Library will host an online show of photographic artwork by Sue Michlovitz and Dianne Kittle called “Visual Artists: Our Journeys to a Personal Project.” Michlovitz and Kittle are both pursuing Master of Fine Arts degrees at Maine Media College in Rockport and are to graduate in May. Sue Michlovitz Contributed photo The images featured in the show highlight work that each artist has collected for publication in two books. The online show will be complemented by a Zoom event with Michlovitz and Kittle at 6 p.m. Monday, May 3....

Artwork by Dianne Kittle entitled "Julie, the Marvelous - 2" (Photo courtesy Camden Public Library) Sue Michlovitz. (Photo courtesy Camden Public Library) Dianne Kittle. (Photo courtesy Camden Public Library) During the month of May, the Camden Public Library will host an online show of photographic artwork by Sue Michlovitz and Dianne Kittle called “Visual Artists: Our Journeys to a Personal Project.” Michlovitz and Kittle are both pursuing Master of Fine Arts degrees at Maine Media College, in Rockport, and will be graduating in May. The images featured in the show highlight work that ...

Here's How to Volunteer in Chicago This Earth Day and Beyond Thrillist 4 hrs ago © Plant Chicago There are plenty of ways for citizens to help protect the environment, but supporting local parks and organizations working to preserve our planet is a great place to start. Chances to volunteer abound in Chicago, whether you're looking to pitch in at a public park, urban farm, or farmers market or combat climate change by joining forces with a sustainability-focused advocacy or educational program. We've culled a list of local organizations in need of volunteers to help you get out and give b...