Annually, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in America from September 15 to October 15, during which we celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of the Hispanic community both here in America and abroad. What began as Hispanic Heritage Week under the Johnson administration, has expanded into a month of celebration that coincides with the […]
Seeing was believing when the community got a look at the rehabilitated Woman’s Club of Wilmette in October. Six-plus years after the historic building at 930 Greenleaf Ave. burned nearly to the ground, club leadership opened the doors for a ribbon-cutting ceremony led by the Wilmette-Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce. “Congrats to the members who worked […]
Founded in 1993, the Environmental Law & Policy Center is the Midwest’s leading environmental legal advocacy organization. The work of the ELPC is essential in the protection of the Midwest’s environment, all the way from the Great Lakes to the Great Plains. The ELPC’s multidisciplinary staff of attorneys, business specialists, and public policy advocates work […]
This winter, there are a variety of ways that community members can give back to Chicago-area philanthropic efforts and organizations. From monetary donations and volunteer opportunities to item-based donations—everyone has the opportunity to make a difference this holiday season and beyond. Breakthrough Give: Time and Support Breakthrough partners with those affected by poverty to build […]
Union League Boys & Girls Clubs reintroduces its in-person gala and honors those who bring the most meaning to this 102-year-old nonprofit—its 15,000 youth members.
Even 31 years after its release, “Home Alone” remains a beloved Christmas classic, and it is simply impossible to separate the film from the iconic house, located right in Winnetka, where all of Kevin’s mischief takes place. To celebrate the release of the new film “Home Sweet Home Alone” on Disney+, the “Home Alone” house […]
A Safe Haven Foundation is on a mission to help people aspire, transform, and sustain their lives as they transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency through a holistic and supportive model. This model is based on providing their residents with a “continuum of care” that prioritizes housing, behavioral health, and education. Just a few of A […]
On S. Michigan Ave. stands the South Side Community Art Center, a historical marker of an 80-year history (and counting) of prominent Black artists and landmark cultural movements. The history of the center is shaped by the work of artists like Gwendolyn Brooks and Charles White and the development in the 1960s of AfriCOBRA, a […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday aren’t the only ways to kick off the giving season. Giving Tuesday, “a global giving movement,” is celebrated every year on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving. This year, get involved on Nov. 30 by donating to one of these 30 incredible causes around Chicago. Arts and Education Bernie’s Book Bank Bernie’s […]
The holiday season is filled with so many sources of delight — twinkling lights reflecting off the snow, the excitement and anticipation of little ones, the pleasure of coming together with family and friends for great meals and company — but nothing warms the heart quite like giving to those in need. Make It Better […]
