Dark Sky Chicagoland
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The Chicagoland Chapter of DarkSky International works to restore the starry night sky in the greater Chicagoland and Great Lakes region
This is madness -- sunlight on demand, powered by a flotilla of satellites -- there are dozens of sound scientific reasons why this would harm us and our natural world -- please add your voice to others who have signed the DarkSky International letter in opposition »
Sunlight on demand
As long as Earth has spun on its axis in orbit around the sun, the planet has known night. Each day, half the world slips into shadow, creating the natural…
darksky.org
December 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
This is madness -- sunlight on demand, powered by a flotilla of satellites -- there are dozens of sound scientific reasons why this would harm us and our natural world -- please add your voice to others who have signed the DarkSky International letter in opposition »
“I thought, ‘OK, maybe the yard’s going to be lit a little bit brighter. Maybe we can deal with it, right?’ But the next night it was like a full moon times two. We’ve got to do something about it.” #ALAN
Pokin Around: New homeowner says bright light from nearby Arby's is like 'a full moon times two' - Springfield Daily Citizen
Homeowner and Arby's franchise owner don't see eye to eye, but owner agrees to put up shields to help block the light.
sgfcitizen.org
December 24, 2025 at 10:36 PM
“I thought, ‘OK, maybe the yard’s going to be lit a little bit brighter. Maybe we can deal with it, right?’ But the next night it was like a full moon times two. We’ve got to do something about it.” #ALAN
Jackson Hole Airport pulled out all the stops to obtain a DarkSky certification, ... but the biggest difference the average traveler will notice is how many more stars are visible in the skies above and around the airport. »
The Only Airport Inside A National Park Is Now The World's First DarkSky Certified - Islands
Jackson Hole Airport, located inside Grand Teton National Park, became DarkSky certified for its work to protect wildlife and night views.
www.islands.com
December 24, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Jackson Hole Airport pulled out all the stops to obtain a DarkSky certification, ... but the biggest difference the average traveler will notice is how many more stars are visible in the skies above and around the airport. »