2023 Philanthropy Award Winners: 3 Organizations Making the Greatest Impact in Violence Interruption and Prevention in Chicago

The Make It Better Foundation recently hosted its 2023 Philanthropy Awards with emcee Suzanne Le Mignot of CBS 2 Chicago to honor the Chicago-area nonprofits working to make a difference in violence interruption and prevention throughout the city.  This year, the Make It Better Foundation recognized recipients with evidence-based programs that prevent gun violence by […]

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A Safe Haven's New Behavioral Health Center: Saving Lives and Winning The Fight Against Homelessness

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 […]

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 […]
Making The Timeless Timely — Mattel Chairman & CEO Ynon Kreiz Talks 'Barbie,' Culture and Why Brands Matter

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 […]

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 […]
Alzheimer's Association Celebrates Caregivers, Spotlights Impact of Balancing Work With Care of a Loved One

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 […]

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 […]
'The Penelopiad': Artistic Director Susan V. Booth Brings Margaret Atwood's Powerful Tribute to the Women of 'The Odyssey' to Goodman Theatre

The Penelopiad has opened at Goodman Theatre and tells the largely untold story of Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, who waited at home with her 12 maids while her husband — who Homer in the Odyssey called a “man of many twists and turns” — took 20 years to get back to her after the […]

The Penelopiad has opened at Goodman Theatre and tells the largely untold story of Penelope, the wife of Odysseus, who waited at home with her 12 maids while her husband — who Homer in the Odyssey called a “man of many twists and turns” — took 20 years to get back to her after the […]
'They Helped Save My Life': How Ignatian Spirtuality Project Impacts People Facing Homelessness and Addiction

Born out of a single overnight retreat in Chicago for a dozen men trying to rebuild their lives as they recover from homelessness and addiction, the Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP) has grown into a movement with over 600 volunteers in 20 cities across the U.S., Canada and Ireland. Even though ISP is under the umbrella […]

Born out of a single overnight retreat in Chicago for a dozen men trying to rebuild their lives as they recover from homelessness and addiction, the Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP) has grown into a movement with over 600 volunteers in 20 cities across the U.S., Canada and Ireland. Even though ISP is under the umbrella […]
'Cosmic Rhythms': Ballet Meets Astronomy in a New Immersive Experience by Joffrey Ballet and Adler Planetarium

It’s pitch black. Gradually, you see stars and the opening credits scroll up the dome like a Star Wars movie intro. “Adler Planetarium and The Joffrey Ballet present an Action Lines production in association with Big Foot Media.” Then, you hear a voice… Our universe … a gravitational stage upon which all things dance … […]

It’s pitch black. Gradually, you see stars and the opening credits scroll up the dome like a Star Wars movie intro. “Adler Planetarium and The Joffrey Ballet present an Action Lines production in association with Big Foot Media.” Then, you hear a voice… Our universe … a gravitational stage upon which all things dance … […]

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'Bel Canto' World Premiere Opens at Lyric Opera of Chicago
When American novelist Ann Patchett watched news of a four-month siege of the Japanese embassy in Lima, Peru, by young rebels in 1996, she saw its potential as a compelling story and used it as the template for her multiple award-winning 2001 novel, “Bel Canto.” The siege had begun during a large party and to […]