This NWI times article explains how the National Guard will help Gary meet its goal of demolishing hundreds of abandoned structures this year. The Guard is anticipated to demolish 22 structures next month. Earlier this year, the Gary Redevelopment Commission...
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Monitoring Program Part of Neighborhood’s Clean Energy Push
In this article from Midwest Energy News, Lydersen covers our projects on the Southeast Side, Little Village and South Loop. In a program funded by the EPA, Delta helps set up stationary and mobile air monitoring equipment to gather data on the pollution from local...
Weekend Getaway Guide: Summer by the Great Lakes
Written by Reyna Basa, Communications Intern Whether its a stay-cation or a weekend getaway, the Great Lakes' expanse provides many opportunities to get outside and enjoy the summer sun. From Illinois to Wisconsin to Michigan's Upper Peninsula, we want to share with...
Town Wins with Brownfield Redevelopment
The West Suburban Journal recently covered the results of a US EPA grant given to Cook County. The grant allowed a Maywood-based business to expand into an empty lot that was previously vacant. In partnership with the Cook County Department of Environmental Control...
Brownfield grants help blighted properties in west suburban Cook Co.
This article in the Cook County Chronicle covers the success of a brownfield redevelopment grant that allowed for the evaluation of 30 sites in Bellwood, Forest Park, Franklin Park, Maywood, Melrose Park, Northlake and Schiller Park provides a unique opportunity so...
Maywood Business Expands Thanks to County Brownfield Grant
As defined by the US EPA, a brownfield is “property, the expansion, redevelopment, or reuse of which may be complicated by the presence or potential presence of a hazardous substance, pollutant, or contaminant.” The Maywood-based business featured in this article is...
Rising from the ashes, a Buffalo suburb ends its dependence on coal
This Grist article highlights the work that an alliance of community organizations in Tonawanda, NY to prepare for their local coal plant to close. Delta assisted the town with developing their blueprint for a strong economic future without the local plant.
Michiganders transform their land to improve water quality
Chuck has lived in Twin Lake, Michigan his whole life. For the last fifteen years, he and two partners have owned about 100 acres of wooded and farmed property that’s adjacent to his home. A stream called Ribe Drain runs through that land, and it’s one of nine...
Driven Doer: Roger Hayward
Once again, it’s time for our Driven Doer series! Every month, we highlight the passionate, motivated people who help advance Delta’s mission of achieving a resilient Great Lakes environment and economy. This month, we’re featuring Roger Hayward, founder of It's...
Collaborative to Launch Grain Lab in Chicagoland to Bring Artisan Grains to Local Market
Effort helps overcome market barriers, bring sustainably and locally grown grains into the local food movement Contact: Katie Musisi, 312-651-4344, kmusisi@delta-institute.org CHICAGO, IL -- As the breadbasket of the United States, the Upper Midwest region uses the...