Sep 26, 2012
Loyola University Chicago’s Center for Urban Environmental Research and Policy biodiesel program has partnered with Northwestern University.
The Chicago Sustainable Backyards Program is offering residents up to 50 percent rebates on local purchases of trees, native plants, compost bins and rain barrels.
A planned 645-mile Chicago bikeway network has become closer to completion with 34 miles of new protected bike lanes to be finished before the end of the year.
GreenTown Highland Park will present Mark Fenton, host of the new PBS series, America’s Walking, as a featured speaker at GreenTown: The Future of Community.
Just Label It (JLI), a national coalition of nearly 600 organizations, is making a special appeal to parents to demand federally mandated labeling for genetically engineered (GE) foods.
Aug 24, 2012
Greg Bell, Lac, presents a 10-week Tai chi series beginning September 12 from 8 to 9 p.m., Wednesdays, and from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m., Fridays, at Evanston’s Heaven Meets Earth Yoga.
Local residents Cecily and Lucy Casey recently opened RealFit Gym in Highland Park, and will hold a grand opening celebration September 13.
Rock the Green (RTG) hosts its second annual music festival, from 2 to 9 p.m., September 15, at Veterans Park, featuring nationally renowned bands.
The Edgar Cayce Center will host Lin Ewing in presenting a six-week beginner’s course in astrology Wednesdays, from September 19 through October 24.
September is National Yoga Month, and Heaven Meets Earth Yoga is joining with other local studios to present the third annual Evanston Yoga Day.
Imagine a garage sale where everything is free. That’s a basic description of Circulation Day, to be held September 29, at Unity Northwest Church, in Des Plaines.
Chicago VeganMania, the Midwest’s Premier Vegan Festival, is the ultimate celebration of Chicago’s vibrant vegan community, culture, commerce, cuisine and couture.
For those seeking romance, business partners, loyal employees, a wise teacher or wanting to improve existing connections, Dr. Laurel Clark will present a seminar, The Power of Personal Connection.
Bountiful Eatery, Chicago’s first completely gluten-free restaurant, is now open at 3312 N. Broadway, in Lakeview, with fresh and healthy options for patrons.
Solay Wellness provides the opportunity to practice yoga in a holistic space that is surrounded with the healing energy of pure, mineral-rich Himalayan crystal salt.
Filmmaker Jeffrey M. Smith has released a groundbreaking new feature-length documentary, Genetic Roulette - The Gamble of Our Lives.
Dr. Millicent L. Knight was recently awarded the Alumnus of the Year Professional Achievement Award of the Illinois College of Optometry.
Chicago area spiritual teacher Maggie Wilkins and Pasada Tours is creating a series of exclusive two-hour Monk’s Journey seminars that will begin in March 2013.
Aug 24, 2012 ● By Megy Karydes
Steve Rogne, director of Zen Shiatsu Chicago, in Evanston, believes shiatsu might help alleviate the occasional aches and pains and help our sleep problems.
The 2012 Evanston Green Living Festival with the theme, Water: Preserving and Protecting It, will be held September 29, at the Evanston Ecology Center.
