Maria Lopez was a nurse in robotic surgery at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago. She was set to retire April 30.

Ahmaud Arbery was gunned down by two white men while jogging in Georgia. The #IRunWithMaud campaign honors his life with a 2.23-mile run or walk.

Spouse worries about alcoholism.

The Tribune is celebrating the Class of 2020 for Senior Week, and readers can nominate seniors for superlatives like School MVP and Most Athletic.

From Harvey Weinstein and beyond, a chronological list of moments related to the #MeToo movement.

Gordon Quinn survived COVID-19 and was on a ventilator for 10 days at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Now he's recovering with the help of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA invites Americans across the country to unite together in interfaith virtual iftar celebrations during the pandemic.

Coronavirus closures have been hard on Swap-O-Rama vendors and their families who struggle to pay bills with diminished incomes.

The pandemic has halted our ability to grieve and mourn the way we normally would have, says one expert.

Unhappy marriage should end in divorce instead of continued affair.

Chicago's final frost date usually arrives in mid-May, meaning gardeners can start planting some of their hardier vegetables and seedlings.

It has rejected recommendations that could divert some of the 300,000 tonnes of clothing that go to landfill each year.

The limited edition pieces are designed to give plastic waste a second life.

Alice + Whittles makes use of high-quality materials that would otherwise go to waste.

These cool kicks are a fascinating blend of waste materials, put to good use.

These sneakers and sandals are proof that footwear production can be gentler on the environment.

Can we hear them saying, "I told you so!" to the rest of the outdoor gear industry?

Frugality blogger Elizabeth Willard Thames has outfitted her house and family with thrifted finds. This is her advice.

Two are doing well, but the rest aren't doing nearly enough, according to Stand.earth.

All new clothing items from now on will be made with fake fur.

The Concept Shoe is a high-performance running shoe that gets fully recycled into alpine ski boot shells.

Stay cozy in the knowledge that you're diverting plastic waste and reducing demand for new material.

The actor told protestors last week that her red coat "is the last article of clothing" she'll ever buy.

And it makes clever use of neighborhood laundromats as its distribution hubs.

The components can be recycled, upcycled, or composted – but never landfilled.

His analysis is both informative and humorous – a perfect way to spur people to action.

The Forever Floatride GROW is made with castor beans, algae, eucalyptus, and natural rubber.

The leather boots come in several styles for both men and women.

Pangaia's FLWRDWN offers a cruelty-free and sustainable option for keeping warm.

Swiss investigators followed the money through a sweatshirt's supply chain.

Along with the iconic Hunter rainboot, the company has a huge collection of items that have no animal materials or animal by-products during the manufacturing process.

Most returned items get thrown away or incinerated, not resold.

It's a trial program in Denver, but is likely the way of the future.

It's just one of several beautiful and practical designs from Sumsaara.

I am pickier, stingier... and much happier.

A handy kit makes it easy to clean, protect, and maintain boots and shoes of all kinds.

And the way they're made is less wasteful than conventional shoe production.

'Merching for a cause' perpetuates many of the problems it claims to help.

It's time to start thinking about substance over style.

The Minimalists chat with Courtney Carver, founder of Project 333, on why stuffed closets are overrated.

This reduces demand on animals, diverts waste, and minimizes environmental impact.

The key to sustainable fashion lies in simplifying materials and design.

A new partnership with iFixit offers step-by-step instructions for fixing damaged gear.

The company uses 90 percent less water than most denim producers.

We need a new approach to making and buying clothes because the current system is unsustainable.