Chicago Matters: Growing Forward

Growing Forward

Now in its 18th year, Chicago’s award-winning multimedia public affairs series returns in 2008 with Chicago Matters: Growing Forward to examine how the choices we make today impact our environment and the future of our region. Learn more »

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Resource Guide front coverLearn all about the key issues affecting our region’s environment and future sustainability in this special Growing Forward resource guide. View and download now>>

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The Chicago Community Trust and Chicago Matters Partners kicked off the Growing Forward series with a launch event at Access Living last month. Check out some photos from the event >>

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Programming Calendar

Programming Calendar September
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Chicago Public Library

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The World Without Us

Award-winning journalist Alan Weisman will discuss and sign his stunning bestseller, The World Without Us

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Growing Forward Reading List

Check out select books on the environment at the Chicago Public Library.

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Chicago Public Radio  

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Food

Chicago Public Radio resumes Growing Forward coverage with a look at the environmental consequences of the way we grow and eat food.

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The Chicago Reporter  

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A Fresh Point of View

The Chicago Reporter’s September/October issue examines which communities are winners and losers when it comes to access to organic foods.

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WTTW11 Chicago  

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Cow Power

WTTW explores "cow power" through methane digestion.

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  • Cow Power Sep 16, 2008

    WTTW explores "cow power" through methane digestion.

Browse the WTTW11 Chicago calendar

  • Food Sep 16, 2008

    Chicago Public Radio resumes Growing Forward coverage with a look at the environmental consequences of the way we grow and eat food.

Browse the Chicago Public Radio calendar

  • The World Without Us Sep 8, 2008

    Award-winning journalist Alan Weisman will discuss and sign his stunning bestseller, The World Without Us

  • Growing Forward Reading List Sep 30, 2008

    Check out select books on the environment at the Chicago Public Library.

Browse the Chicago Public Library calendar

  • A Fresh Point of View Sep 16, 2008

    The Chicago Reporter’s September/October issue examines which communities are winners and losers when it comes to access to organic foods.

Browse the The Chicago Reporter calendar

Chicago Community Trust

Initiated and funded by The Chicago Community Trust, Chicago Matters is an annual exploration—via television, radio, print and community dialogue—of an issue of broad concern to the Chicago region.

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