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WHAT VOTING YES LOOKS LIKE ON THE GROUND. Across Illinois, voters have repeatedly affirmed a …
The greater Chicago region is governed by an unusually complex web of local decision making. With …
Over the past year, our public lands and the wildlife that call them home have …
After months of passing new laws and deciding how taxpayer money will be allocated, State …
CHICAGO, IL. – (April 8,2025) The Chicago lakefront is at a critical crossroads– with multiple …
CHICAGO (November 20, 2024) Michael Davidson, President and CEO of Openlands and member of the …
On Tuesday, November 5, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry County voters will have an opportunity …
Native plants have been gaining in popularity as more and more gardeners have come to …
The budget, which goes into effect July 1, allots $1 million to the Illinois Department …
State officials approved $1 million in funds to help pay for plans to convert a …
Local advocates salute governor, Lake County’s legislative delegation, county board members, and municipal officials for …
After a legislative session with no action on a new Chicago Bears lakefront stadium — …
Illinois state lawmakers funded plenty of pet projects in the state budget they passed Wednesday …
The Chicago lakefront is among the most far-sighted promises ever made by an American city. …
Mayor Brandon Johnson, together with City and community leaders, today announced the City’s first Native …
The $1 Million investment will begin the Illinois Route 53 Master Plan process for a …
An investment in Midewin, one of the largest prairie restorations east of the Mississippi River, …
