One piece of my multifaceted identity is that I’m a grown grieving child. My name is Megan Andriano and I’m a 39-year-old woman who is grateful to wear multiple hats, including that of art therapist and licensed professional grief counselor. When I was 13 years old and my brother was seven, our dad died. While […]
As the chill sets in, Chicago’s creative heart only burns brighter. This month, the city feels alive with art, culture, and connection — a celebration of the people and places that make Chicago shine when we show up for one another. Here are the 30 best things to do in November in the city and […]
As the prolonged government shutdown continues, 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are now at risk of losing benefits Nov. 1 — a disruption that could mark the country’s worst hunger crisis in nearly a century. “If the SNAP program shuts down,” Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, […]
Mexico’s Day of the Dead, despite the macabre name, is traditionally a festival full of color, music, and life. Taking place Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, the three-day Day of the Dead observance is a time to remember the departed and celebrate life. The holiday — which is recognized in Mexico and nearby countries like […]
