Join the ‘Murmuration of Hope’ Meeting the Needs of Chicago-Area Children, Youth and Families: Donate Today to Double Your Impact

Flocks of starlings fly in intricately coordinated patterns, creating exquisite shifts in movement called “murmuration.” As the birds return this spring season, Kenilworth Union Church is coordinating with friends and neighbors to create its own “Murmuration of Hope” in the wider Chicago area. Kenilworth Union Church is committed to supporting not-for-profit organizations that focus on […]

by Kenilworth Union Church | Partnership

DocLands Returns With Gary Oldman’s ‘Exposing MuyBridge,’ the Tragic Story of Two Volcanologists in ‘Fire of Love’ and More

In 2021, DocLands was the first film festival in California to welcome in-theater audiences to a handful of screenings. In 2022, the event returns in full force, with a packed program of in-person screenings featuring live Q&As with many of the films’ directors and subjects. “The filmmakers miss being with audiences as they watch their […]

by Bernard Boo

12 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day Around Chicago & the Suburbs

Between gardens, lakes and the city’s overall cleanliness, Chicagoans don’t have to look far on Earth Day to witness the city’s beauty. What’s more, it’s in great thanks to these natural wonders that Chicago was voted the most beautiful city in the U.S. by Timeout in 2021. With tulip season in full swing, Chicago once […]

by Alyssa Asaro

‘Together, We Are Making Big Waves’: Pioneering Marine Biologist and National Geographic Explorer Sylvia Earle Says It’s Not Too Late to Save Our Oceans

At 86 years old, world-renowned marine biologist, National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, conservationist and author Dr. Sylvia Earle continues to be one of our most inspiring advocates for the protection of the world’s oceans. We spoke to Earle about her new book, her ongoing mission, and what each of us can do to help.

by Jennifer Speaker