How Did CSX Build Their 35-Mile Double Track Main Line?

Chessie System and Seabord System merged to create CSX Railroadery, a renowned railroad company, in 1980. Today, CSX is a powerhouse in its industry. Since its inception, the railroad giant has …

How to Make Choices for Sustainable Living In Your Daily Life

Have you ever heard of a concept known as “sustainable living?” Well, it’s about adopting daily practices that keep both planet and ourselves healthy. Granted, the world is facing pressing environmental …

What Is a House Painting Consulting Company?

Choosing the perfect color scheme for your home is more than just a question of aesthetics, it’s about creating a living space that reflects your personality and style. To help homeowners …

Vesuvio’s Reopens After a Smattering of Violations

After multiple health code violations, Vesuvio’s, a popular late-night downtown South Bend bar and pizza spot, was fined heavily on Feb. 9. On Jan. 20, the St. Joseph County Health Department …

UT Dallas Study Finds Energy From Cellphone Towers Amplifies Pain In Amputees

Proponents of electromagnetic field (EMF) protection have long warned of the potential negative effects things like cellphones and wireless internet can have on a person’s body, but the scientific community remains …

Chicago Officials Fail to Warn Residents About Water Contamination Risks

Over two years ago, federal researchers discovered that there were high levels of lead in Chicago water mains, which had been replaced replaced when new meters were installed. Although Mayor Rahm …

Electric Buses Coming to Chicago

According to the Chicago Tribune, the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) plans to spend between $30 million and $40 million to buy up to 30 new all-electric buses over the next several …

Chicago’s Public Schools are in Serious Financial Trouble

Chicago’s public schools are in dire financial straits after the district dissolved its financial woes by borrowing over $700 million at startlingly high interest rates. Now Chicago’s schools are paying for …

Food Addiction Finally Gaining the Attention It Deserves

On Feb. 1, 2016, the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (NCASA) released a report announcing the organization’s intent to focus on issues beyond substance abuse to more behavioral addictions …

Swiss Scientist Introduces Low-Cost Filter in the Wake of Flint Water Crisis

The water crisis in Flint, MI, is far from being resolved, but one scientist has developed an inexpensive filter that could help residents obtain clean water once again. According to NBC …