Mick Zawislak, "Round Lake Area Park District adding soccer fields," Daily Herald, December 31, 2009.
"Business People," The Doings-Clarendon Hills, December 31, 2009.
Sharon Stangenes, "Housing downturn makes houses, land more affordable for charitable groups, such as Habitat for Humanity," Chicago Tribune, December 20, 2009.
"Environmental summit planned," Naperville Sun, December 11, 2009.
"More must be done to preserve water supply," Crain's Chicago Business, December 7, 2009.
Jim Newton, "Liberty Prairie Conservancy sets 20-year vision," Waukegan News Sun, November 16, 2009.
"Openlands toasts new lakeshore preserve," Pioneer Press Online, November 12, 2009.
"Daytrip to Openlands Lakeshore Preserve via Metra for a Beautiful Day," Carfreechicago.com, November 8, 2009.
"Design firm selected for Midewin learning center," Morris Daily Herald, November 8, 2009.
"Burnham Plan Centennial Announcements Advance Region's Lasting Green Legacy," Reuters, November 5, 2009.
Barbara Brotman, "Great Depression's happy outcome: Two pristine prairies," Chicago Tribune, November 5, 2009.
Seamus Ford, "Community gardens may be a sign of the times but they are in Chicago to stay," Examiner.com, November 5, 2009.
"Four trustees named to Chicago State Board," Chicago Sun-Times, November 4, 2009.
Jeff Lampe, "Conservation Congress concludes," PrarieStateOutdoors.com, October 25, 2009.
Don Grigas, "Hinsdale may not want to play ball without soccer fields," Suburban Life, October 20, 2009.
Bob Okon, "Residents gulping too much, too fast?" The Herald News, October 14, 2009.
Andre Salles & Bob Okon, "Water shortages lie ahead, planners warn," Fox Valley Villages Sun, October 14, 2009.
Steve Lord, "'Aurora leading by example' in green initiatives," Fox Valley Villages Sun, October 14, 2009.
Camela Furry, "Water shortage in Chicago region projected," Chicagoist.com, October 13, 2009.
Paul Merrion, "Water shortage looms," Crain's Chicago Business, October 12, 2009.
Chris McNamara, "Take a fall-colors trip--in Chicago," Chicago Tribune, October 11, 2009.
Don Grigas, "Duncan Field agreement postponed amid protests," Suburban Life, October 7, 2009.
"Forest district must hold onto land," Daily Herald, October 5, 2009.
Gerry Smith, "Environmentalists opposed to Cook County forest district-Hinsdale land lease proposal," Chicago Tribune, October 4, 2009.
"Protecting land," Chicago Tribune, October 3, 2009.
Beth Botts, "Openlands fights to keep Hinsdale forest preserve preserved," GrowingInChicago.com, October 2, 2009.
Meghan Streit, "Draft offers advice on water conservation," Times of Northwest Indiana, September 27, 2009.
"Groups push to convert space to garden," ABC7Chicago.com, September 25, 2009.
David Roeder, "Englewood's green dream," Chicago Sun-Times, September 23, 2009.
Michael Burnham, "Chicago hopes to spin green into gold in bid for 2016 Olympics," New York Times, September 16, 2009.
"Across the USA: Illinois," USA Today, September 14, 2009.
"Group opens section of Lake Michigan shore," Chicago Tribune & WGN-TV, September 13, 2009.
"Mile stretch of lakefront opens Monday," Lake Forester, September 13, 2009.
Jeff Lampe, "New section of Lake Michigan shoreline opens," PrairieStateOutdoors.com, October 13, 2009.
Barbara Brotman, "New Openlands Lakeshore Preserve showcases ravines and unspoiled Lake Michigan beach," Chicago Tribune, September 10, 2009.
Madeline Nusser, "Beach at Fort Sheridan open for first time in a century," Time Out Chicago Blog, September 10, 2009.
"New Chicago preserve to open lands closed for 100 years," Jamblemag.com, September 8, 2009.
"Make no little plans," Morris Daily Herald, September 5, 2009.
"Cook County briefs (Take a tour of Deer Grove East)," Daily Herald, August 28, 2009.
Jeff Long, "Highwood's beach has no place for swimmers," Chicago Tribune, August 21, 2009.
Glenn Jeffers, "Land for failed condos to become park," Chicago Tribune, August 12, 2009.
Samantha Liss, "City acquires land to expand Ronan Park," Chi-Town Daily News, August 5, 2009.
Mark Butkus, "500 Miles Water Trails Completed Near Chicago," Basil & Spice: Author & Book Views On A Healthy Life, July 27, 2009.
Kimberly Pohl, "Deer Grove East restoration project to begin," Daily Herald, July 23, 2009.
Samantha Liss, "Outdoor groups pushing for liability change," Chi-Town Daily News, July 9, 2009.
Shenequa A. Golding, "Local garden shows value of native plants," Joliet Herald News, July 7, 2009.
Barbara Brotman, "For rare native plants, try the North Shore ravines," Chicago Tribune, June 25, 2009.
Rob Earnshaw, "NIRPC plan garners two awards," The Times, June 25, 2009.
Jack McCarthy, "Chicago to Michigan City: Intrepid kayakers open water path along 44 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline," Chicago Tribune, June 17, 2009.
Frank Abderholden, "Fishing derby brings out miles of smiles (Openlands completes lengthy water trail)," Lake County News-Sun, June 12, 2009.
Amy Lavalley, "Paddling event set on Lake Michigan," Gary Post Tribune, June 6, 2009.
Linda Blaser, "100-mile bike ride to kick off in Lake Forest," Lake Forester, June 4, 2009.
Robert Themer, "'Nature friendly' preserves," The Daily Journal, May 22, 2009.
Anne Nagro, "Gardens of Learning," ChicagoParent.com, April 20, 2009.
Beth Botts, "An Earth Day resolution: Let's use water wisely," Kentucky.com, April 18, 2009.
Ofelia Casillas, "Urban gardening finds a home on Leclaire Ave.," Chicago Tribune, April 16, 2009.
Frank Abderholden, "Foresters OK $2.5M to expand preserves," Waukegan News Sun, April 15, 2009.
Beth Botts, "Save water by using less on your landscape," Chicago Tribune, April 12, 2009.
Kevin P. Craver, "Farm preservation bill finds support," Northwest Herald, March 20, 2009.
Antonio Olivio, "Overbuilding in the parks: Rainbow Beach Park school will mar lakefront open space," Chicago Tribune, March 18, 2009.
Stephanie Gehring, "Grasslands project takes flight," Southtown Star, March 12, 2009.
Marni Pyke, "Tollway urged to take over Prairie Parkway," Daily Herald, January 30, 2009.
Amanda Hughes, "Green thumbs for a cooler city," Medill Reports Chicago, January 30, 2009.
Julie Ault, "Canoers and kayakers look to enjoy area waterways," Gary Post Tribune, January 28, 2009.
Kathy Bergen and Laurie Cohen, "Chicago 2016's Olympic tennis court plans ruffle some feathers," Chicago Tribune, January 26, 2009.
"Village garners planning award," The Herald News, January 10, 2009.
