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		<title>UPDATE:  GLENCOE GREEN HOME ACHIEVED LEED PLATINUM CERTIFICATION</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:17:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kelly</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Architect: Nathan Kipnis Architects

Developer: Scott Simpson Builders

Location: 370 Washington, Glencoe, IL 60022
By Kate Yoshida

In December, 2011, a LEED Platinum residential certification was awarded to Barry and Natalie Slotnick, owners of 370 Washington Avenue in Glencoe.  This is the highest level attainable with the USGBC program.  It is the second new construction home to achieve the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chicago’s Hottest “Fast-Serve” Mexican Restaurant A Beacon of Sustainability</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 16:30:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kelly</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[Farr Associates]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Forestry Stewardship Council]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Green Restaurant Association]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Location: 449 North Clark Street, Chicago
Owner/Developer: Rick Bayless
Architect: Farr Associates
General Contractor: Goldberg General Contracting
By Garratt Hasenstab
Most “foodies” associate the name Rick Bayless with innovative Mexican cuisine, however now Bayless also stands out as a leader in Chicago’s sustainable development scene.
First came the groundbreaking gourmet Mexican restaurant, Frontera Grill. Then Bayless brought Topolobampo to the scene, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chicago Renovation Receives LEED® Platinum</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rosie</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Residential]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[CFL lighting]]></category>

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Owner/Builder: Jacek Helenowski
By Jason LeFleur

One man’s dedication and research to a thorough whole-house remodeling project has resulted in the greenest home in Chicago, and quite possibly the greenest for the budget.

Jacek Helenowski began meticulously renovating and building his home in Chicago’s far northwest side over 6 years ago, slowly working with thoughtful attention to detail [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Festival hits Chicago celebrating its 10th Anniversary</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbeanchicago.com/green-festival-hits-chicago-celebrating-10th-anniversary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 19:24:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kelly</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[By Kelly Dilbeck
The nation’s largest green consumer living event returns to Chicago celebrating its 10th Anniversary on May 14-15, 2011. Green Festival events will be held at Lakeside McCormick Place and are sure to engage, entertain and empower Windy City attendees once again. 
Green Festival takes a well-rounded approach to celebrating “green,” from its awe-inspiring [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Southwall Technologies gets listing on Nasdaq Capital Market, looks to expand facilities in Chicago</title>
		<link>http://www.greenbeanchicago.com/southwall-technologies-listing-nasdaq-capital-market-expand-facilities-chicago/</link>
		<comments>http://www.greenbeanchicago.com/southwall-technologies-listing-nasdaq-capital-market-expand-facilities-chicago/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 18:40:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>rosie</dc:creator>
		
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		<category><![CDATA[high-performance windows]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[By Rosie Powers, managing editor
Southwall  Technologies, a company that specializes in the manufacturing of  high-performance and energy-efficient glass, has plans to establish a  state-of-the-art facility in Chicago to aid in its global production  process.
“(The  factory) will be focused on automated production of insulated glass  products,” said Bruce Lang, president [...]]]></description>
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