After months indoors, the pandemic has made many of us profoundly more appreciative of outdoor spaces. As fall rolls in and you continue to look for ways to spend time outside before the icy chill of Chicago winter strikes, check out some of the breathtaking natural spaces protected by Openlands. Founded in 1963, Openlands is […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! “Living in hell” is how Heather Hester describes a teenager who is gay and who has yet […]
This year, the NSYMCA’s 14th Annual Ken & Alta Thiel’s Strong Kids Fundraising event went virtual due to continuing Covid-19 concerns; however, that did not deter their enthusiasm and spirit. The 6-day event hit totals that matched previous years, and because it was done virtually, they were also able to engage many new Y supporters. […]
2020 is the first year without an Oktoberfest in Munich since World War II, and similar celebrations have been postponed or cancelled across the U.S. This means that if you want the experience of sitting in a tent and ingesting litre after litre of German-style lager, you’re on your own. (And good luck finding a […]
On Thursday, September 10, as a part of their Women’s Leadership Series, the Executives’ Club of Chicago hosted a powerhouse panel of speakers in a conversation called “Running for Progress: Tapping Women’s Potential in Political Leadership.” The virtual panel was moderated by Tina Tchen, and featured Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun, Mary Matalin, Melissa Bean and Erin […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! Asking for support can mean so many different things. You can be fundraising and solicit people for […]
Education is still a major point of stress and contention in our nation’s ongoing battle with coronavirus. With plans constantly at the behest of the pandemic, we reached out to Chicago-area private schools to learn how they plan to handle the new school year. The Cove School View this post on Instagram A […]
Tony and Grammy Award winner Heather Headley has been no stranger to the stage — until now. Like so many fellow artists, Heather Headley hasn’t been able to share her talents with a live audience since the pandemic began. That changed this month when the Northwestern University graduate, who played the role of Nala in […]
Fall in Chicago is the time to soak up the last remaining days of warm sunshine and steel yourself for the cold months ahead. Now’s your chance to enjoy outdoor seating at one of Chicago’s newest restaurants or to start boosting your immunity at one of several new local wellness spots. From women and minority-owned […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! While walking through Gallery Park in the Glen, I sometimes see elderly adults pushing a stroller or […]
