Local businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, but here in Chicago, we are resilient. Many new businesses have re-imagined themselves and gotten creative with social-distancing so that they can still provide us with wonderful experiences and services this summer. Whether you are comfortable going out in accordance with Phase Four guidelines, or […]
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! The other night, my 18-year-old son came home from an outdoor get-together, and while telling me […]
Somewhere among the long line of cars outside Wrigley Field is a masked figure, helping Spanish-speaking families pick up boxes of produce, meat and other wholesome food. Not just another volunteer, this is Alicia Gonzalez, a hero of the sports nonprofit world, who started her first organization to help people while she was still in […]
Over the last few months, we have unfortunately seen many local businesses and organizations shut their doors. But, PAWS Chicago never stopped helping animals in need. In fact, they actually expanded their services to support the Chicago community and their animals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the innovative ways PAWS pivoted to […]
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! In the quiet, early morning of a cold, sunny March day, I remember walking my dog […]
Musician-turned-activist, Dom Brown, is one of the faces behind Chicago’s more than 30,000-person protest that took place Saturday, June 6. Over just four days, his organization, Activate: Chi, planned the city’s largest protest thus far. “There are two types of protests,” Brown explains. “The ones that happen overnight, and the ones you work tirelessly and […]
No one knows when the next official Olympic games will take place. Originally scheduled to get underway in Tokyo, Japan this July, the absence of the competition this summer means it’s time to get creative. As various facilities, businesses, and programs find their footing and re-open alongside government guidance, things will, by necessity, be notably […]
After a very long winter, there’s no better way to celebrate summer in Chicago than lighting up the grill. We’ve rounded up some of our most sizzlin’ BBQ stories to help you have the best grilling season yet. Better Recipes: Grilled Vegetables Even Carnivores Will Love Most vegetables fare well on the grill and between […]
There’s a lot happening in our world right now. Between COVID-19 and murder hornets, it seems Mother Nature is fighting back. The Asian giant hornet can grow up to two inches long and wipe out an entire honeybee hive in a matter of hours. They were spotted for the first time in Washington State at […]
YWCA Evanston/North Shore works to change hearts, minds, and systems that restrict access to opportunities and resources, based on race and gender. Advancing racial and gender equity is embedded in all their work, including their domestic violence services, economic advancement and racial justice programs, and youth and adult aquatics. Their mission, eliminating racism and empowering women, […]
