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Solar tour offers glimpse of efficiency

September 14th, 2009 · No Comments

By Hosea Sanders and Sylvia Jones

CHICAGO (WLS) — More people are deciding to save energy by installing solar panels — even while the debate continues over whether they are worth the investment. One way to live green while saving money is to conserve energy. If you’ve ever wondered whether solar panels are really the best way to do that, you can find out through an upcoming “solar tour.” >> Read the full story

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Chicago Botanic Garden prepares young adults for green jobs

February 20th, 2009 · No Comments

Hosea Sanders and Sylvia Jones
WLS-Chicago

CHICAGO — If you’re looking for a fresh start and don’t mind getting your hands a little dirty, the Windy City Harvest may be a perfect fit for you.

“I’m learning all kinds of things about why plants that I tried to grow before didn’t grow. I’m getting all of the book knowledge as to why my thumb wasn’t green enough,” said Renee Mack.

Mack is one of several new students enrolled in a nine-month urban horticulture program offered by the Chicago Botanic Garden at the Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute. It’s free to participants and includes a three-month paid internship.

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