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This week, the Great Lakes was named a global “Hope Spot,” joining the Galapagos Islands, …

Midwest Living reporter covers the African American Heritage Water Trail and the work of Openlands …

With one day left before Chicagoans choose their next mayor, residents hold the fate of …

Openlands’ Director of Policy Chris Kessler was quoted in an article from the Chicago Tribune …

Openlands’ Chris Kessler was recently quoted in an article from the Daily Herald about the …

The Calumet region contains internationally significant history and stories of Black excellence from the past …

Openlands’ Education and Community Outreach Coordinator, Lillian Holden, was interviewed by NBC5 Chicago about the …

Openlands’ Education and Outreach Coordinator Lillian Holden was interviewed by Fox 32 on Sunday, February …

Like many great cities of the world, Chicago owes its rise and prosperity to the …

In response to a recent Chicago Tribune investigation, which found that the city of Chicago …
The Openlands Forestry Team and members of the Southwest Collective were interviewed by ABC7 News …
On Saturday, June 5, dignitaries including Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot, Alderman Jason Irvin, Dr. Andrea …
To protect trees, the Chicago City Council unanimously voted on Friday, June 25 to establish …
Openlands TreeKeeper Shirley Davis was on the front page of the Chicago Tribune. Shirley and …
Openlands helped shape the Renew Conservation Corps legislation with Senator Dick Durbin, which would create …
Openlands President & CEO, Jerry Adelmann and Vice President of Community Conservation, Daniella Pereira spoke …
One of the region’s best known trails is the Salt Creek Greenway Trail, which spans …
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Jean Franczyk

See you at the 2026 Openlands Annual Luncheon!

Join us on Oct. 21 for “From the Ground Up,” honoring Jean M. Franczyk and featuring Dr. Tessa Francis as keynote.