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AmericanTowns Heroes: Mighty Mom Stops Runaway School BusWhen Lorie Aliano saw the bus starting to roll, her instincts kicked in and she managed to jump on board, get into position and stomp on the brakes just short of where children... Read more...
Drew Johnson: Inspiring a Lifestyle of Service to Others, in the 48 Contiguous States48 states in 48 weeks, volunteering in organizations big and small. Drew decided that among his favorite things were traveling and helping others, so he decided to set out on a... Read more...EarthTalk: Toxic flea collarsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’m told that, despite improvements in recent years, pesticides in flea collars are still harmful to pets and humans. Are there ways to minimize fleas without... Read more...Recycling In Post Offices ExpandingWashington, DC - More than 200,000 tons, and counting. That’s how much paper, plastics and other waste the U.S. Postal Service recycled in 2009, representing a decrease in its... 2 comments Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Jack Lancellotta Believes in Service to HumanityA winner of the Presidential Volunteer Award for thousands of hours of service, Jack is sure to be found on the board or behind the scenes of the next important project. Read... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Rebecca Stivers—Nurse Educator and Role ModelA nurse educator and her husband happen upon the scene of a serious crash just in time to administer critical care. As a trained nurse, Rebecca knows what to do to help make... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: 87-Year-Old War Hero Still Committed to Serving OthersAfter 33 years of active duty, he has been volunteering weekly for the past 18 years delivering food made into meals for those less fortunate. Read more about Joe M. Jackson:... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Neighbor Saves Woman From Home Ready to ExplodeStuck in her home on the swollen Cumberland River, a woman is lucky to be rescued by a man on a jet ski who just happened to come by. Read more about Bill Crousser: Man... Read more...How You Can Help with the Gulf Coast Oil Spill CleanupAt this point it's still going to be weeks (and maybe months) before the oil spewing into the ocean can be stopped in what the Natural Resources Defense Council is... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Team Winter Races to Fund Research for Prostate CancerAfter losing her father to prostate cancer, Winter Vinecki started Team Winter to help raise money for prostate cancer research. Winter is a young triathlete who inspires... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Dan Coyne Walks the Talk When It Comes to GivingDan Coyne wanted to help a women he knew only by smile, so he decided to donate an organ to help save her life. Dan knew the woman only by sight and to say hello, but when he... Read more...
AmericanTowns Heroes: Join Troy Yocum on a Hike for Our War HeroesHiking across the country with his dog and his drum, Troy has a goal to raise money for military families and establish a national day of the deployed. Troy set out with a... Read more...
EarthTalk: Non-animal tested household cleanersfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I am very interested in purchasing household cleaners whose ingredients and final product are not tested on animals. Where do I look? -- D.R.According to most... Read more...
Mother’s Day Dilemma: More Senior Moms Alone and Facing the Threat of HungerThe Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) wants all Americans to remember senior moms who’ll be alone and facing the threat of hunger on Mother’s Day this Sunday, May... Read more...EarthTalk: Smart Growthfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What is “smart growth” and how does it benefit the environment? And what are the downsides, if any? -- F.Q.Originating in the early 1970s when city planners... Read more...Refinance Your Mortgage Locally, as Mortgage Rates Drop to 5% LevelWith recent Fed action, interest rates on 30 year fixed rate mortgages have fallen across the country to 5% and, for the best credits, even lower. These are the lowest rates... Read more...Memorial Day 2010 in Cook County IL - Memorial Day Parades, Events and moreHere is what is happening for Memorial Day 2010 in Cook County, IL. Find the area Robbins events, parades, activities and more for Memorial Day 2010. Acitivites are in... Read more...
EarthTalk: Plastic bag bans - Will we just use more paper?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: How effective have plastic bag bans and restrictions been on reducing plastic litter and other problems associated with their proliferation? And is it really... 3 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Raw food dietsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: A friend with many minor health problems recently switched to a diet of only raw plant foods and reports feeling much better. She also insists her new eating... Read more...
EarthTalk: Finding healthy snacks for kidsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I see a lot of “healthy snacks” being marketed for kids that list “natural flavors” but don’t identify them. Should I use these products? --... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Green-friendly linoleumfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I have a new linoleum floor, which I chose partly for its eco-friendliness. How do I clean and maintain it without using harsh or toxic chemicals? --... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: How much electricity will plug-in hybrids use?.from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: When the plug-in Prius is released, how much electricity will it use? Will my electric bill double if my Prius is plugged in each night? Or will the increase be... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Battery breakthroughsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What is the potential for carbon “nanotubes” in battery technology? I heard them referred to as the biggest battery breakthrough to come along in years. And... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Traffic Congestionfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Short of massive efforts to build a public transportation infrastructure, which doesn’t appear likely anytime soon, what is being done to address traffic... Read more...
EarthTalk: Food wastefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What are the environmental implications of all the food we throw away here in the United States? -- M.S.Food waste is a huge issue in America,... Read more...How You Can Help Victims Of Haiti’s EarthquakeThe massive 7.0 earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12 is one of the worst natural disasters in history. Thousands have been killed, and the infrastructure in the... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Chlorine in tap waterfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I am very concerned about the amount of chlorine in my tap water. I called my water company and they said it is safe just let the tap run for awhile to rid the... 7 comments Read more...
A Day to Remember in RobbinsFor most of us, Memorial Day 2010 Robbins marks the beginning of a season of summer fun. But don’t let the real meaning of the holiday get lost amidst the barbecues and beach... Read more...Ice Skating Rinks for Cook County Illinois - Maps and DirectionsIce Skating Rinks in Cook County Illinois Mapped! - Where to ice skate, play hockey and have some winter fun in the Cook IL County area! Map of Cook County Ice Skating Rinks ... Read more...Swine flu information, symptoms and resources for Cook CountyThe reports of Swine Flu in Illinois (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in handling the outbreak. ... Read more...Cook County Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms for Cook CountyWant a unique, fun activity for fall in the Cook County, IL area? Find apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for Cook County, Illinois. Here is a list of the best... Read more...Digging into 'shovel-ready projects' in the Robbins areaThey're called 'shovel-ready,' those stimulus projects that have been surveyed, planned for, approved and are ready to go in cities all around America. They've been on hold due... 1 comment Read more...Illinois e-News Summaries week of 2/09/200902/09/09 - Governor Pat Quinn Names Two Top Staff Members Appoints New Chief of Staff, General Counsel ... Read more...The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetooths, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more important to our sanity.Slowing... 1 comment Read more...Don’t let dining out in the Robbins area do you in!Going out to eat in Robbins and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a little,... 3 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Harvesting rainwater for household usefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S.For most of us, the rain that falls on our roof runs off into the... 2 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Simple improvements for greening the homefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What are some simple low cost improvements I can do to my home to make it greener? -- S.L.According to consumer advocate Remar Sutton, there are many ways to save... Read more...
EarthTalk: Bike riding and traffic pollutionfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I ride my bike to work along busy urban streets. Should I be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other sources? -- J.K.The short... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Vertical Farmingfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What is “vertical farming” and how is it better for the environment? – J.S. “Vertical farming” is a term coined by Columbia University professor of... 3 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Fashion's footprintfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the environment. --... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: more affordable energy-efficient carsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are the rest of us—who live in the... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: High molybdenum levels from cookwarefrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. I believe this may be leaching... Read more...Share the season in pictures with the Fairfield CommunityFrom the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to share. And folks in Fairfield... Read more...
EarthTalk: Toxic hair salonsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that industry? -- P.H.Hair salons have... 4 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: Recession hurts green group effortsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their effectiveness? -- B.W.Non-profits of... 1 comment Read more...
EarthTalk: Disposable paper products decimate forestsfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free bleaching? -- S.C.Not many. In... Read more...
EarthTalk: Pesticides, fertilizers and water pollutionfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like rivers, streams—or even the ocean... Read more...
EarthTalk: Green Power for Homesfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’d like to know the relative electricity cost of utility scale solar and wind plants versus rooftop residential solar. In other words, how can I know whether to... 3 comments Read more...
EarthTalk: How "green" is Borax for housecleaning?from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: I’ve heard so much about using Borax for green housecleaning. But if this mineral has to be mined, doesn't that negate some of its... Read more...
EarthTalk: Green life lessons for youngstersfrom:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: What are some things that children and families can do to be greener (and to provide life lessons for the kids in the process)? -- C.M.There are many ways to... 1 comment Read more... |
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