A new City Ordinance banning single-use foodware items in your takeout or delivery bag went into effect on January 18. Confused? We break it down.

Your action worked! HB 3067, the bill to ban disposable food containers made of polystyrene foam, is on its way to the Illinois House for consideration.

Thirty-one interviews have been completed or scheduled with city alderpersons, with more on the way. So what have we learned?

Mark your calendars! The Primary Election is right around the corner.

CHANGE Illinois and the People’s Map Commission have joined the City Council’s Latino Caucus to propose a redistricting map that includes 15 majority-Latino wards, 16 majority-Black wards and one majority-Asian American ward.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Scott Waguespack of the 32nd Ward.

Proposed legislation to ban Styrofoam will be heard in a meeting of the Illinois House and Energy Committee THIS TUESDAY, February 15, at 4 pm. Submit a witness slip!

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Rosanna Rodriguez Sanchez of the 33rd Ward .

Proposed legislation to ban Styrofoam will be heard in a meeting of the Illinois House and Energy Committee THIS THURSDAY, February 10, at 11 am. Submit a witness slip!

Several Chicago theater companies are presenting plays related to the Black experience this month.

Take care of you and the environment with these plastic-free ideas for your self-care and beauty routines. Even when plastic is unavoidable, we have found ways to responsibly deal with hard-to-recycle items.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Matthew O’Shea of the 19th Ward .

The Chicago Sun-Times published a letter to the editor by LWV Chicago's Environmental Action Committee Co-chair Claudia Jackson on Friday, January 28.

Local School Council (LSC) elections will be held in April this year. It is time to familiarize yourself with your local school, learn about those who are running for the council, and then plan to vote.

Our latest Chicago in Focus program discussed the best ways to sustainably manage waste in Chicago. Watch the recording!

During our January 19 Chicago in Focus Program, Chicago Streets and Sanitation Deputy Commissioner Chris Sauve and Delta Institute CEO Bill Schleizer explained short-term goals.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Ariel Reboyras of the 30th Ward.

Tired of Styrofoam on the takeout menu? Then help put pressure on the Illinois Legislature to ban this ubiquitous pollution.

Check out some of the highlights of our interview with Ald. Chris Taliaferro of the 29th Ward.

Now’s the perfect time to try a few new products around the house to help Pitch Plastics out of your everyday routine.