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The Importance of Pollination
Many of us don’t like insects and prefer not to have them in our yards and neighborhoods. While there are certainly unwanted insects, such as poisonous spiders, ticks and mosquitos; we need the majority of insects for pollination for most of the beautiful flowers in… Read more
Chicago’s Most Famous Plant, Do You Know What It Is?
With baseball season well underway, let’s take a minute to learn some history about possibly the most famous plant in Chicago, the Wrigley Field ivy! Planted against the outfield wall in 1937, the Boston ivy (Parthenocissus tricuspidata) is a flowering plant in the grape family,… Read more
Get the Facts on Environmental Justice
According to the EPA, environmental justice is, “the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies”. Although the federal government is working towards… Read more
“Evening in Bloom” to benefit Chicago Gateway Green
Get lost in the grandeur of the anticipated March 14 preview event for one of the country's most famous and notable garden shows for a fun night of food, drinks, and entertainment. "Evening in Bloom" provides an exclusive sneak peek for more than 600 A-list… Read more
What can 1 Million Trees do?
As part of its global forestry initiative, UPS is working with organizations like The Nature Conservancy, Earth Day Network, Arbor Day Foundation, and the National Park Foundation this year to plant 1 million trees all over the world — protecting water, offsetting carbon emissions, and… Read more
CGG History: Green Tie Ball XXI
Green Tie Ball is returning this year for it's 22nd anniversary as Chicago's most anticipated charitable gala. Want to learn more about what it means to experience Green Tie Ball? Check out the video, below, from Green Tie Ball XXI in 2012, last year.
See you… Read more
A Little Bit of History: Green Tie Ball XIII
Check out this great commercial for Green Tie Ball XII. The theme was Emerald City! This event is truly becoming a Chicagoland tradition.
Did you know that between the years 1999 and 2006, CGG's Green Tie Ball increased annual attendance from 1,200 to 3,700 guests? Wow!… Read more
Get Involved with Green Tie Ball XXII!
We're giving summer the perfect send off with Green Tie Ball XXII! That's right, Chicago Gateway Green's signature fundraising event is back and the date is set for September 7th, 2013. After 21 years, the event has gone from a 500-person street party to one… Read more
Learn About Chicago’s Native Wildlife
Summer in Chicago is gardening season and gorgeous plants are in full bloom. Enjoying time in the garden is a favorite past time of many Chicagoans. But, our gardens are under attack.
More than 500 species of plants have been introduced into the Chicago region in… Read more
Get Involved with Gaming for Green 2013!
Your favorite event of the summer is this Thursday night!
CGG's 8th annual Gaming For Green Poker Tournament & Casino Night begins at 5:30pm tomorrow night. Spice up your Thursday with charitable gaming, live music, italian specialty food, and complimentary beverages all at Galleria Marchetti--right in… Read more
Remembering Chicago Gateway Green’s Founder – Donald J. DePorter
Mayor Richard M. Daley and Donald J. DePorter
Donald J. DePorter (1942-1996) left Seattle, Washington and began working for Hyatt Hotels & Resorts in 1967. He worked there for almost thirty years, heading the Hyatt Regency O'Hare and the Hyatt Regency in San Francisco. He was… Read more
Grant DePorter’s Interview about the Green Tie Ball XXI
Grant DePorter talks about Chicago Gateway Green and the upcoming Green Tie Ball. He goes on to also discuss the history and mission behind its foundation. The organization began in 1986 and was the first environmental charity of it's kind. The Green Tie Ball is… Read more
Gaming for Green
Come out to the Gaming For Green Texas Hold 'Em Tournament TONIGHT!
Galleria Marchetti
825 West Erie Street, Chicago, IL
Thursday, July 12th 2012
5:30pm Check-in 6:45pm Play begins
$150 Buy-in $40 Spectator ticket
Corporate buy-ins starting at $1000
Click here to buy your tickets now!
Prizes Include:
1st Place: $10,000 Main Event… Read more
Evening in Bloom
Eye-candy colors and springtime perfumes strut their stuff in more than 25 stylized gardens as “Evening in Bloom” provides an exclusive first look at “Hort Couture,” the theme for the Chicago Flower & Garden Show, on Friday, March 9 at Navy Pier.
Chicago’s springtime coming out… Read more
The Chicago Bears and Chicago Gateway Green Team Up to “Save Da Planet”
CHICAGO (November 2011) -- Nonprofit Chicago Gateway Green is teaming up with the environmentally-minded Chicago Bears Football Club to "Save Da Planet”, a new initiative that encourages fans to engage in environmentally-friendly practices and adopt proactive ways to reuse, recycle and reduce their environmental footprint.… Read more
Large-Scale Sculpture The Runners to be Dedicated at O’Hare International Airport
16-foot high sculpture donated by Chicago’s Greek-American Community
CHICAGO (August 2011) -- The Runners, a 16-foot sculpture by Dr. Theodoros Papagiannis, will be accepted into the Chicago Public Art Collection in a dedication ceremony on Tuesday, September 13 at 10 a.m. at O'Hare International Airport. Donated… Read more
Chicago Gateway Green proudly welcomes new Chairman of the Board
Chicago Gateway Green Names New Board Chairman
Tony Abruscato, Chicago Flower Show Productions, Will Lead Nonprofit Organization
CHICAGO (June 8, 2011) – Tony Abruscato, 47, owner of Flower Show Production, Inc., has been named chairman of Chicago Gateway Green, the nonprofit organization dedicated to the greening and… Read more
“The Runners” featured in Chicago Tribune
After a long day of layovers, in the back seat of the cab bound for home, there's comfort in spying the "Welcome to Chicago" sign at the crossroads where O'Hare International Airport ends and Interstate Highway 90 begins, where the glittering Chicago skyline appears like… Read more
Chicago’s Greek-American Community Donates Large-Scale Sculpture: ‘The Runners’
The Runners
Chicago’s Greek-american Community Donates Large-scale Sculpture
The Runners, a 16-foot sculpture by Dr. Theodoros Papagiannis, will soon be a new piece of art at O'Hare International Airport. Donated by the Athens Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and supported by Chicago's large Greek-American community, the… Read more