Former Lead Photographer, Office of the Mayor, Chicago / Formerly @thisisuic and USA Today Network-Wisconsin photojournalist // @UISPAR and @thisisUIC alum
Hereβs one of our students collecting water samples from 12th St beach in #Chicago. Ever year from Memorial Day until Labor Day, we test water samples from 18 #LakeMichigan beaches everyday using qPCR & notify the public abt same day water quality. πΈ: @jcfclark#NationalBeachDay
Why local journalism matters, now more than ever.
@nytimes was able to put together this deeply moving portrait of the lives lost in the outbreak only because of the crucial reporting on deaths by these local news organizations.
https://t.co/nBbZEFgrcZ
"I really think everything will be okay. It's going to get worse and it's not going to be fun and we're going to lose people we know, but it will be okay." Dave Heinzel is spreading optimism with "Everything Will Be Okay" signs throughout Springfield. https://t.co/UvbbEpFUOW
Did you know that the first Earth Day was celebrated in part right here at UIC? In 1970, students organized to put a stop to pollution and to educate the community on environmental crises. We have been celebrating Earth Day ever since! #EarthDay2020