Friends of the Parks

Friends of the Parks, inspires, equips, and mobilizes a diverse Chicago to ensure an equitable park system for a healthy Chicago.

[Friends of the Parks @FOTPChicago]

We are thrilled to share that @ILAttyGeneral Kwame Raoul is taking a stand for environmental justice and our lakefront by filing an amicus brief in support of our lawsuit against expanding a toxic waste dump on Chicago's SE Side. @ASEChicago @ELPCenter
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[Chicago ParkDistrict @ChicagoParks]

Check out the 2023 @chicagoparks' #MoviesintheParks schedule at https://t.co/qlyw8c4ZP8.

Supported by @Sanpellegrino. #NightOutintheParks

[Lincoln Park Zoo @lincolnparkzoo]

Let’s face it: this is THE daily dose of cuteness you needed. 🦁

Did you know you can visit the lions virtually even if you’re stuck at a desk this Monday afternoon? These clips came from @zoolifetv. Learn more at https://t.co/5dAIRv64hP

[Friends of the Parks @FOTPChicago]

@Petersen11H @royalpratt @refrag could you elaborate? we are in touch with the park council and staff recently went on a walk with the BIPOC Birders group to check out the conditions

[Friends of the Parks @FOTPChicago]

@aka60643 @Nova__999999 @ChicagoParks We were unaware of this, thanks for bringing attention

[Howard Learner @HowardELPC]

.@ELPCenter proud and effective of our successful litigation and effective advocacy with Midwest clients and partners to protect the #GreatLakes and safe, @cleanwater for all. #LakeErie, @A4GL, @ASEChicago, @FOTPChicago, @HEC, @HealthyLakes, @LucasCountyCmsn, @SaugatuckDunes

[TNC in Illinois @Nature_IL]

TNC is seeking a Director of Marketing and Communications to provide a constant point of connection between assigned business units and the greater Marketing and Communications Division. Head to https://t.co/Uip05ho7NX and search for Job ID #52252 to learn more and apply! 💼

[Friends of the Parks @FOTPChicago]

Good evening!
Nominations for this years Volunteers-in-the-Parks (VIP) Awards are open! Please follow the link and nominate someone you think is a VIP!
https://t.co/hgrNxQcOoW

[Neighbors for Environmental Justice (N4EJ) @N4EJchicago]

Join @N4EJchicago for a canvassing training and practice this Thursday, 9/29 from 5:30p - 7:30p as we spread the word about our fall event series!

[Andrea Guthmann @AndreaGuthmann]

Loved hearing about hard work neighbors @merrymarwig & @DanPogoFC put into honoring #history at our local #Chicago park. My latest for @wttw @PBS. https://t.co/kqJEpTbsTY @choosechicago #enjoyillinois @LoriLightfoot @ChiParksfdn @ChicagoParks @FOTPchicago #OIPA

[S. Nicole Lane @snicolelane]

I talked to "Southeast: A City Within a City" director, Steven J. Walsh about his upbringing in the community as well as @FOTPChicago about the environmental destruction of the neighborhoods nearby for my latest @Chicago_Reader article.

https://t.co/rZzuAtxspU

[ChiCEDR @ChiCedr]

@UneteLaVillita @FOTPChicago
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[WBBM Newsradio @WBBMNewsradio]

The head of @FOTPChicago said a proposal to give Chicago alderpersons more say in contracting for big events, such as NASCAR and Lollapalooza, is very timely. @CraigDellimore has the story: https://t.co/DcL8bLF4dG

[Friends of the Parks @FOTPChicago]

@ProvocCities @StarLineChicago @Petersen11H @EstherRawson We have stood with the community residents and neighborhood organizations clearly stating that the center should not be built in the park and instead should have used vacant land.

[ASE Chicago @ASEChicago]

🚨 🚨 📢 General Iron appeal April 21, 2pm, 400 W Superior, Room 112

[Stop General Iron @stopgeneraliron]

Alert! Proven polluter General Iron is back! A cloud of secrecy has been looming over this appeal.

The hearing will take place on April 21. We demand transparency and public participation. No closed door or backroom deals w/ General Iron's lobbyists and lawyers. #denythepermit

[Friends of the Parks @FOTPChicago]

@StarLineChicago @Petersen11H @ProvocCities @EstherRawson please let us know what legal strategy there is to stop this, as we saw none. Please note, the lawsuits against the center continue to be thrown out.

[Friends of the Parks @FOTPChicago]

Thank you Ald. Smith and Ald. Waguespack

[Rampant Magazine @rampantmag]

A major polluter was dead set on opening a facility in a working-class neighborhood on Chicago’s Southeast Side. It looked like a done deal until community resistance forced the city to prioritize people over profit.

@stopgeneraliron @CHIhungerstrike
https://t.co/j0PNgglS8x

[Faith in Place @faithinplace]

As a part of our upcoming #EarthMonth Vigil, we'll be featuring art that reflects what keeps us “deeply rooted” in our care for the Earth and each other. 🎨 🌎 We invite you to submit your artistic reflection as part of our celebration!

Learn more: https://t.co/Bcn4l6xaQi