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The area known as Bronzeville reached its peak during what's called ''The Great Migration,'' when waves of southern blacks headed north in search of a better life.
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Getting kids to enjoy reading is one thing -- but helping them develop critical thinking skills could be life-saving.
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Experts and community members alike agree that a major component in stopping the violence is employment.
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If you're looking for a new hobby or want to share one that you love with others, look no further than Dabble.
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E-waste, old computers, modems and other electronics are getting a second chance and so are some local veterans thanks to a new program, Vet Tech.US.
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Textile artist Becca Frontera isn't piecing beautiful wedding gowns together, she's taking them apart.
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Based in Chicago's West Loop, Strand Design makes a range of products utilizing reclaimed materials.
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Some architectural firms and interior designers are hoping to find a new home for some of their waste -- yours!
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A group of young-at-heart gardeners in Blue Island say they are glad for the upgrade in farming.
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Chicago is known for its great restaurants, impressive skyline and world-class arts scene but what about its smell?
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Conserving the earth's resources is part of the everyday lives of students at Catherine Cook School.
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A new company makes sure all the food they deliver is organic and good for you. Their goal is to make sure you really ''live green.''
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One local woman found a way to help people protect the planet with very little effort.
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ABC7 caught up with a few 20 somethings who founded the Sol Food Mobile Farm. They are feeding the hungry right here in Chicago.
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It's a chance to get a glimpse at what may in the future be parked in your garage.
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A suburban company is giving its employees incentives to leave their cars at home and bike to work each day.
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So-called bee farms are cropping up all over the city -- producing honey that gives new meaning to the phrase ''taste of Chicago.''
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Some Marshall Metropolitan High School students are making good use of their summer break.
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Hand-me-downs are going hi-tech. A start-up business is looking to broaden the possibilities of where you can give and get second-hand clothing for your little ones.
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A walk through the woods to do restoration work is all in a day's work for some students who are part of a group called Fishin' Buddies.
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Did you know that the western fox snake is native to Cook County? One lives at the Sand Ridge Nature Center in South Holland.
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A tree isn't just a tree at the Morton Arboretum. It is the center of attention, and each tree has a unique history and an interesting personality all its own.
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The Cottonwood Farm in Crest Hill has been in the Siegel family since 1909. Now they've added another use for a green roof.
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A group of west suburban researchers are working hard to create alternative fuels that are made faster, cheaper and that burn cleaner than anything else on the market -- and they haven't even graduated from high school yet.
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A new plan at Chicago's airports will allow travelers to see which airport restaurants are designated as green.
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Jim Connors went to BAM Studios in Chicago to make his dream come true. Looking for some advice on how to break into the voiceover business, he drove all the way from Buffalo, New York, armed with nothing but hope.
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There is a new effort aimed at getting youngsters to enjoy healthy food by teaching them how to grow it.
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You don't have to be a superhero to help rescue the planet, but there is one coming to a local theatre that's up for the job.
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USAgain is working to keep clothing and other textiles out of landfills and get it back into circulation.
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Short of walking, biking is the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation available -- and it's also one of the least expensive.
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It's been a long time coming, but finally, Chicago's hub of sustainability is opening its doors.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency wants you to think differently about the water you use -- and the water you waste.
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The Chicago Architecture Foundation hopes putting a dollar value on everyday items might make you think twice about how you shop.
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Testa Produce recently constructed a new warehouse that takes green innovation to a platinum level.
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Eighth graders at a South Side charter school are trying to grow their own foodwith a little help from non-profit Climate Cycle.
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The Bronzeville Children's Museum houses an exhibit that teaches little ones how to makes small changes that have a big impact.
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A storefront in the Englewood neighborhood doubles as a test lab for new equipment, new seeding methods and new opportunities to grow food in an aeroponic system. It is where a local business is developing new methods of growing "green."
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Chef Melissa Graham helps even the pickiest of eaters learn to love veggies and fruits.
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Blue may be its signature color, but at Blue Plate Catering they are seeing green. Changes that save energy, conserve water and divert waste have helped them earn the status of "guaranteed green."
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A Rogers Park woman is ''upcycling'' her way into the hearts of parents and grandparents all around the city. She is using high-end cast-offs to create new favorites to help little ones live green.
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Inspiration Kitchens opened its doors just a few months ago to rave reviews. But the menu is just a part of the story.
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After more than 20 years working in technology, an Evanston man is repurposing his career and working with his hands to make a product that doesn't need to be upgraded or reprogramed.
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The Latino Union and the Chicago Coffee Federation created a new model of social action, job creation and non-profit funding.
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If you're in the market for new furniture, you might think twice about what you consider ''new.''
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ABC7 continues our series, "Made In Chicagoland," highlighting local businesses helping us make over an infant care center.
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Some school children are learning about the environment using the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore as their classroom.
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