Protecting the planet for future generations is a cause we all have a responsibility to support. The threats posed by climate change can be overwhelming, but experts remain hopeful that our environment can still be healed. In honor of Earth Day (April 22), we’re highlighting individuals and organizations — in Chicago and nationally — that are focused […]

Curbing climate change seems a nearly impossible feat, so daunting that many Americans give in to “climate fatigue” and avoid taking action out of a sense of hopelessness and avoidance.  But the enormity of a challenge has never stopped paleontologist Dr. Lonnie Thompson, whose very career defies the odds and represents the triumph of determination […]

The sound of birds chirping and slightly warmer air coming off Lake Michigan reminds us that spring has sprung around Chicago. Now is the time to embrace the freshness of the season and venture out into the city where everything is in bloom once more. Read on for our lineup of the best things to […]

For over 20 years, A Safe Haven Foundation (ASHF) has led the charge in helping individuals experiencing homelessness through an innovative and cohesive approach, designed to uplift every person who comes through their doors. Their employment center connects individuals with career opportunities; their adult education department grants people academic skills; the vocational training wing gives […]

A childhood full of toys, for many of us, often meant a childhood made possible by the vision of Mattel. With brands such as the iconic Barbie, Hot Wheels, American Girl and countless others, it’s no wonder Mattel has become the standard in regards to childhood play. To continue that legacy, the company had to […]

The Alzheimer’s Association estimates that over six million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Each of these people need care, and that care is frequently provided by over 11 million unpaid caregivers: spouses, siblings, children, or sometimes just concerned friends and neighbors. More than half of these caregivers are employed […]