News for October, 2007
Thursday, October 25th, 2007
CNT continues to create natural open space in urban environments and raise awareness about the potential for community greening. The latest project is at the Saint Margaret Mary Church and School in Rogers Park, on Chicago’s north side. On October 18th, students and parishioners worked with Green Corps to plant almost 500 native Illinois prairie plants in the main parking lot of the church and school. The ‘green infrastructure’ was blessed and officially dedicated by St Margaret Mary’s priest, Father Jim Barrett, on October 28th.
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2007
The November 4th deadline for when 39 bus routes will be completely eliminated while fares climb to $3 is a mere 2 weeks away, and with no plans to make a move before this first wave of devastating cuts, the Illinois General Assembly continues to wallow in dispute over funding schemes.
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Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007
Did you know that October is International Walk to School Month? Walking to school is a great way to improve the health of school-children, take care of the environment, and also raise community awareness of pedestrian safety all at the same time. Walking to school is an important part of community sustainability, as it promotes neighborhood involvement, health, care for the environment, and walkability. International Walk to School month is a movement world-wide to promote walking to school. Every year millions of students participate in all 50 states and countries around the world.
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