TxDOT kicks off eighth 'Drive Clean' campaignTuesday, August 10, 2010 @ 12:58AMRonnie Baker / Staff Photo - TxDOT kicks off its eighth year of the Drive Clean Across Texas campaign by encouraging people to travel smart to help preserve air quality.
Jackson Community College's student housing honored for being environmentally friendlyThursday, August 5, 2010 @ 10:39PMJackson Community College's Campus View 2 student housing has achieved a Gold Rating in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System by the U.S. Green Building Council.The certification recognizes buildings that adopt principles, policies and practices that make...
Stolen bike leads to arrest of three on multiple chargesSaturday, July 24, 2010 @ 3:11AMAt approximately 6 pm on Friday, July 9, 2010, a caller reported to the Tewksbury Police Department that he had just been robbed around 2514 Main Street (located next to Hobart’s). The caller who was a juvenile (12 yr. old male) reported that he was riding his bike on Main Street, when a car with 3 suspects in it, open their door striking him and knocking him off his bike. The victim stated he ...
David Baker + Partners serve society, environmentWednesday, July 21, 2010 @ 10:13AMDavid Baker + Partners' two newest projects have much in common. Undulating roofs are cloaked in vegetation. Tall slit windows add a rhythmic snap to the facade. The ground floors blur the line between indoors and out. Now comes the kicker: One is a boutique... Storey - Facade - C. David Baker - David Baker - United States
The wheel deal on bikesMonday, July 19, 2010 @ 9:00AMSummer is a great time to get out of the gym and hit the road, especially on a bike. Consumer Reports’ latest tests of 14 bicycles ranging from $230 to $600 turned up six recommended models aimed at casual and fitness riders, including a CR Best Buy . Cycling - Road bicycle - Sport - Bike Shops - United States
Last, best chance for input on downtown planTuesday, June 1, 2010 @ 7:39PMResidents seeking input on downtown redevelopment in Western Springs are invited to an open house at 7 p.m. June 9 at Village Hall, 740 Hillgrove Ave. Topics for discussion include preliminary concept plans, including streetscape recommendations and design guidelines.
"Gold" green status for University of Louisvile buildingTuesday, May 25, 2010 @ 2:35PMA new University of Louisville building downtown has been certified "gold" by one of the leading green building organizations.
Community CalendarThursday, May 13, 2010 @ 4:43AMOak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Your Page. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax (708) 383-3678; or mail to Pioneer Press, 1010 W. Lake St., Suite 104, Oak Park ...
Community CalendarThursday, April 22, 2010 @ 5:21AMOak Leaves and Forest Leaves welcome items for the Community Calendar, as well as items for Business Briefs, Campus News, Community Briefs, School Digest and Your Page. Items must be received minimum of 10 days prior to publication; earlier is better. E-mail oakpark@pioneerlocal.com; fax (708) 383-3678; or mail to Pioneer Press, 1010 W. Lake St., Suite 104, Oak Park ...