In 51 years, Earth Day has become what the organization’s website calls the largest secular observance in the world, and a local group wants to expand its reach.
“I like thinking more of Earth Month instead of Earth Day because really every day is Earth Day,” said Carrie Malfeo, a Flossmoor resident, sustainability coordinator for the village of Park Forest and an active member of the Chicago Southland Green Committee. “Earth Day highlights what’s happening…


