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Courtly Old Courthouse Combines Elegance and Efficiency

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Courtly Old Courthouse Combines Elegance and Efficiency

Completed in 2023, the former County Courthouse and adjacent Sheriff’s House in Woodstock, Illinois, of Groundhog’s Day fame, recently underwent a wholesale modernization and retrofit, designed by Studio GWA architects and managed by Bulley & Andrews. The three-tiered brick buildings, now known as the Old Courthouse Center, anchor the town square. Though they have been subjected to a string of modifications and repairs since their original dates of construction (1857, the Old Courthouse, and 1887, the former Sheriff’s House), they still look pretty much the same on the outside as they did over a century ago, except cars roll by instead of horse-and-buggies.

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See the 10 Best Short Films From One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest 2025

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See the 10 Best Short Films From One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest 2025

See a futuristic battle over the last available fresh water resource, peer at wildlife living in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, hear an ironic love song about a polluting power plant, and more. View all 10 winning short films from the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, in person at Davis Theater, 4614 N. Lincoln Ave. in Chicago, or online virtually anywhere in the world. Be ready to stretch your imagination and expand your understanding of going green. A special online screening for those in Asia/ Pacific will also be available.

Reserve Tickets Here

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Climate Anxiety: How to Stay Grounded While Taking Climate Action

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Climate Anxiety: How to Stay Grounded While Taking Climate Action

Climate change doesn’t just scorch forests and melt glaciers — it also gnaws at the edges of your daily peace. There’s a name for the ache in your chest every time another headline forecasts ecological collapse: climate anxiety. It's a natural response to a world that feels like it's hurtling toward catastrophe, yet the fear it stirs can often paralyze more than it motivates. While the warming planet poses serious threats, there’s a path through the unease — one grounded in practical action, connection, and the power of agency.

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Nowhere and Everywhere: Reimagining and Transforming

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Nowhere and Everywhere: Reimagining and Transforming

The Nowhere Collective is a circular economy marketplace for handmade goods. The vision is upcycling—or, in the words of founder Katy Osborn, “reimagining materials that already exist in our communities for a new joyful purpose.” One example: inviting people to bring in their end-of-life textiles and clothing, cut them into strips, and weave the “rubbish ribbons” into tapestries and rugs on a large four-sided loom.

Green Ambitions: An Introduction to ECOpreneurship

Green Ambitions: An Introduction to ECOpreneurship

If you’ve ever dreamed about blending your passion for sustainability with the freedom and potential of owning a business, then ECOpreneurship may be your calling. This rising movement brings together ecological values and entrepreneurial spirit, allowing you to create ventures that aim not only for profits but also for a positive environmental impact.

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Young Filmmakers Contest Collaborates with Youth Climate Report

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Young Filmmakers Contest Collaborates with Youth Climate Report

Young environmental filmmakers will find two opportunities to showcase their work through the collaboration of two non-profits: the Youth Climate Report (YCR) based in Toronto, Canada, and One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest (OEYFC) based in Chicago, IL, USA. Both organizations seek films about climate change and related topics.

"You could say we're 'doubling down' on the power of environmental filmmaking to create greater impact," says Dr. Mark Terry, Executive Director of the Youth Climate Report. "Our decision to collaborate with the One Earth Young Filmmakers Contest stems from the shared values and common goals we have in addressing climate issues. Our efforts align so closely, and together, we can amplify the message in ways that truly make a difference."