Mayor Richard M. Daley cut the ribbon on August 2, 2008 for the new Engine Company 18 firehouse, a new facility that will provide the latest in firefighting technology and communication for residents in the neighborhoods of University Village, Pilsen, Little Italy, the Near West Side and the South Loop.

This school is committed to sustainability and offers many programs, from an innovative bio diesel club, an Eco club responsible for the school’s greenhouse, and the Mycelia project, which commits student community service hours to green projects.

Features green rooftop gardens and a private landscaped park.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is committed to environmental sustainability in all aspects of its mission and will challenge itself to consistently perform all of its functions in the most sustainable ways.

A homeless shelter with residential, supportive, therapeutic and Health & Nutrition services, Jose Obrero Mission provides 3 meals a day and does not use disposable dishes. It has environmental classes and murals depicting nature.

Spantree has an awesome green roof, you should check it out