July 1, 2017 – A Tale of Two Counties

LaManda Joy from the Peterson Garden Project previews GnomeDependence Day. Then Mike and Peggy follow up on factory farm issues in Illinois with Karen Hudson from Illinois Citizens for Clean Air & Water and farmers Craig Porter and Carrie Johnson.

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Mid-season Form at the Chicago Botanic Garden

Mike and Peggy talk mid-season veggies with Lisa Hilgenberg from the Chicago Botanic Garden, follow up on the Enbridge Line 5 oil pipe which runs under the Straits of Mackinac, and learn about a new study that focuses on the tree canopies in the Chicago region.

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June 18, 2017 – Better Living Through Hops and Rails

Mike and Peggy learn about The Elgin Hops Project, preview their broadcast from the Midwest Pond and Koi Society 25th

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June 17, 2017 – The Obama Library: Baby Steps for Transparency

Juanita Irizarry, Executive Director of Friends of the Parks, returns to the show to follow up on efforts to hold

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June 18, 2017 – Better Living Through Hops and Rails

Robert Denwood explains his motivation for starting the Elgin Hops Project, Mike and Peggy preview their broadcast on June 24 from the Midwest Pond & Koi Society 25th Annual Koi Show and Trade Show, and members of the Coalition for a Modern METRA Electric advocate for better service to Chicago’s south side.

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June 17, 2017 – The Obama Library: Baby Steps for Transparency

Juanita Irizarry, Executive Director of Friends of the Parks (FOTP) returns to talk about scheduled meetings that are designed to provide input from the community regarding the proposed Obama Library and other changes to south side parks.

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June 11, 2017 – Climate Backup

Diane Blazek describes the work and programs of the National Garden Bureau, Josh Mogerman reports on environmental issues for the

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June 10, 2017 – Keepin’ Energy Clean

Mike and Peggy preview 28th annual Energy Fair, sponsored by the Midwest Renewable Energy Association in Custer, Wisconsin, then answer

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