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A friendlier, more informative recycling education campaign is about to hit Chicago's alleys.
Kids at Waters Elementary line up to dump scraps in a compost bin and recyclables in another.
Reycling programs across the country are dealing with record amounts of contamination, a report says.
Bring electronics, clothing, plastic bags and more to Horner Park on Saturday morning.
Styrofoam is a major no-no in Chicago's blue carts, but there is ONE drop-off point for No. 6 plastic.
By essentially re-introducing recycling to target households, the city hopes to double participation.
The city is considering a number of ways to boost recycling participation. Which do you think is best?
The North Park Village recycling station has been overwhelmed on weekends due to staffing issues.
Hefty fines went into effect on Jan. 1 for buildings that don't offer recycling.
Trees can be brought to North Center Town Square the next two Saturdays.
Before we ring in 2017, let's take a look back at some of the stories that had people talking in 2016.
When it comes to gift wrap — paper, ribbons and bows — the green solution is to reuse.
DNAinfo took a tour of Waste Management's massive South Side recycling center. Here's what we learned.
Wonder why plastic bags are on the banned list? Here's the easy reason.
The folks at Waste Management have seen it all, including engine blocks.
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And, no, they're not called Roosevelt and State.
For most of November, it'll be open two days a week, between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays.
Data shows that while more blacks and Latinos applied to the CPD, most new officers are white.
The nation's largest bike maker is soliciting bids for a retail build-out at 1647 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Cochran was given CPR by 40th Ward Ald. Patrick O'Connor, taken to Northwestern hospital.
The violent robbery could be connected to four other robberies in the area, police said.
We looked at the data behind thousands of cellphones reported stolen in Chicago since January 2016.
Erin Mowry, 42, could be convicted of aggravated DUI for the July 2015 crash.
Terrion Pouncy, 19, was still hospitalized Thursday following surgery.
The eviction notices "caught many families unprepared," activists said.
"The reception has been outstanding. We've had lots of interest and excitement," the listing agent said.
About 20 percent of O'Hare and Midway flights for Thanksgiving get delayed, according to a new report.