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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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 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 […]
'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 […]
'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 … […]
31 Best Things to Do in Chicago and the Suburbs This March 2024
Whether you’re celebrating Women’s History Month; the traditions of St. Patrick’s Day; or merely the resurgence of spring, Chicagoland is blossoming with events and celebrations of community, food, art and more — for everyone. For those who patiently waited for winter to pass, the time has come to explore the city once again. Read on for our […]
Art Institute of Chicago's Civic Wellness Initiative Is Using Art to Help Professionals Enhance Empathy and Communication Skills
While many think of the Art Institute of Chicago as a national treasure and a place to spend a carefree afternoon deep in the vast collections of art from around the world, it is also a place where professionals fine-tune their skills to better observe, communicate and collaborate. The Art Institute was founded in 1879 […]