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Murphysboro Middle School: Earth Day, Every Day!
Project Type: Path to Net Zero, Energy, Habitat Restoration, Outdoor Learning Space Students: 36 Staff: 2 Location: Murphysboro, IL Grade Levels: 6th – 8th The Project As a participant in the 2022-23 cohort of the Illinois Green Schools Project, the Murphysboro Middle School Eco-Action club hosted an environmental sustainability conservation campaign during the month of April…
Read MoreYork Community High School: Exploring Water Quality
Project Type: Path to Net Zero, Water Conservation Students: 25 Staff: 2 Mentor: Chris Philbrick Location: Elmhurst, IL Grade Levels: High School The Project York Community High School’s project spanned the entire school year, majority-led by 25 students in Eco Club. They learned about water quality, did a school water audit, participated in various local…
Read MoreWhittier Elementary School: Lunchroom Waste Audit
Project Type: Path to Net Zero, Indoor Environmental Quality, Waste Reduction Students: 45 Staff: 5 Mentor: John Mlade, Wight & Co. Location: Downers Grove, IL Grade Level: 5th Grade Winner: Creative Use of Resources Award Whittier’s project was recognized with the Creative Use of Resources award by the panel of Illinois Green Schools Project reviewers.…
Read MoreStillman Valley High School & Junior High: Pollinator Growth & Habitat
Project Type: Native Plant Garden Students: 150 Staff: 3 Location: Stillman Valley, IL Grade Level: 8th, 11th, 12th The Project Stillman Valley High partnered with the eighth grade science classes to germinate milkweed plants for Monarch butterfly habitats. Throughout this project, students have been involved in germination, transfer of plants to a greenhouse, and preparation…
Read MoreMarist High School: Bringing Native Plants Back
Project Type: Habitat Restoration & Biodiversity; Native Plant Garden; Outdoor Learning Space Students: 15 Staff: 2 Mentor: Christine Cho, Cushman & Wakefield Location: Chicago, IL Grade Level: High School Goals of the project: Bringing pollinators and green foliage to the campus Students worked with the staff to get 20 potted plants for the school…
Read More2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Honorees from the Illinois School Board of Education Announced
Award Honors Schools, Districts, and Postsecondary Institutions for Reducing Environmental Impact and Costs, Improving Health and Wellness, Offering Effective Sustainability Education The U.S. Department of Education today released the names of the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. One school and one district from Illinois are…
Read MoreWelcome from our 2023 Board Chair
Illinois Green has always been about people — the passionate building professionals effecting change in the built environment. Our members represent every perspective in the building industry — from designers to electrical engineers, developers, building operators, and many others committed to sustainability. We’re united by a shared belief in better buildings for everyone, and each…
Read MoreOver 125 Business Leaders Call on Mayor Lightfoot to Act on Building Decarbonization
Over 125 business leaders call on Mayor Lori Lightfoot to act on electrifying and decarbonizing Chicago’s buildings, in a letter to be delivered to the Mayor this afternoon by Illinois Green Alliance and E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs). E2 also released a new report, “Building Opportunity: Chicago,” revealing that Chicago is already home to more than 12,000…
Read MoreMeet the Candidates for the Board of Directors
This year the Illinois Green Alliance Board Elections Committee are pleased to present 8 candidates for consideration for 5 open board seats. The Board of Directors guides Illinois Green’s strategic vision — to make net zero buildings feasible, affordable, and so commonplace that every building in Illinois by 2050 is net zero. In 2023, there…
Read MoreSubmit a Program Proposal for our 2023 Education Calendar!
Illinois Green Alliance’s Programs Committee is excited to announce a call for education program proposals to enhance our 2023 event calendar! We seek to increase industry knowledge on the path to net zero buildings and are looking for programs that empower others to take action with us. At this time, education submissions will be evaluated for in-person, virtual, and…
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