Pass the Pistil blogger Emily Murphy discusses her new book, Grow What You Love. 32nd Ward Alderman Scott Waguespack and 43rd Ward Alderman Michele Smith explain how their plan for a North Branch Park & Nature Preserve will set aside 24 contiguous acres of riverfront land in the middle of new Chicago urban development. Jen Walling from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) reports on HB5293, which threatens to undermine the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board.