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Thanks to those of you who have helped us get started with our membership drive. As you can see, the bird feeder is slowly, slowly being filled. If you would like to support SETF’s efforts to improve the environmental health of south side Chicago, please send in your memberhsip today. I’d like to bring your

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Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know About the Food Industry…

 I don’t know if the lousy weather we had on Saturday helped or hindered our showing of Food, Inc., but quite a few people braved the windy, Chicago weather to join us.  I had to brave that same weather earlier that morning when I headed out to buy popcorn and soda, since what’s a movie without popcorn and soda.  We

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SETF March 20th Event

On Saturday, March 20th SETF will host a screening of Robert Kenner’s eye-opening documentary FOOD INC. followed by a brief discussion.  Robert’s documentary exposes America’s industrialized food system and its effect on our environment, health, economy and workers’ rights.  Please plan to join us. Saturday, March 20, 2010 2:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M. CSI Office 13300 S. Baltimore Ave. Chicago

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SETF hosts Asphalt Operations Services, possible buyer of Wisconsin Steel site.

On Thursday, January 7th, SETF members and community residents braved the wintry weather to listen to a presentation by Al Meitl, manager of Asphalt Operating Services (AOS). AOS has plans to purchase 135 acres of the Wisconsin Steel site, located near 106th and Torrence Ave, with the intent to build a new liquid asphalt storage

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Upcycling at SETF

Members and neighbors joined in the creative fun on December 3rd at the SETF office.  Using glue and scissors, they fashioned Christmas decorations from old cards, plastic glasses, discarded Cd’s, milk cartons and other recycled items.  The creative juices were flowing!  It was fun to watch each person’s style develop as the evening wore on. The ladies were so

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