Chicago Matters | August 19, 2008

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Initiated and funded by The Chicago Community Trust, Chicago Matters is an annual exploration—via television, radio, print and community dialogue—of an issue of broad concern to the Chicago region.

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Chicago Matters: Growing Forward will focus each month on a different aspect of our region’s resources including air, transportation, water and food.

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Coming Up on Chicago Matters

This next month our Chicago Matters partners bring us new Growing Forward programming exploring air, food and transportation.

CHICAGO MATTERS PROGRAMMING
August 19
WATCH	WTTW examines smog and the effects it has on our health in an encore presentation. Learn more>> Airs on Chicago Tonight at 7:00 p.m.

August 21
EXPLORE	Join the Chicago Public Library for a book discussion on Strange As This Weather Has Been with author Ann Pancake. Learn more>> Event takes place at the Lincoln Park Branch, 1150 W. Fullerton Ave., at 7:30 p.m.

September 16
LISTEN	Chicago Public Radio takes a look at the environmental consequences of the way we grow and eat food. Learn more>> Airs on WBEZ-FM 91.5 at 7:20 a.m. and during Eight Forty-Eight, between 9:00-10:00 a.m.

All Summer Long
LEARN	Review The Chicago Reporter's examination of travel times for commuters in the Chicago region. Learn more>> Available now at http://www.chicagoreporter.com

GREEN Tip of the Week


	Recycle your clothes. The Environmental Protection Agency says in 2006 Americans threw out more than 7 million tons of clothes. Give your clothes to a charity or organize a clothing swap with friends and family. You can also find companies that recycle old clothes and shoes. Finally, try shopping in vintage and consignment clothing stores instead of always buying new.

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Download our special Growing Forward Resource Guide. Get an in-depth look at the key issues affecting our region's environment and future sustainability.

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Start a conversation about Chicago’s growing region on our You Matter: Public Forum. Select visitors to the Forum will receive a special Growing Forward bag, to help you stay green while you shop.