Across the U.S., the Red Cross is dealing with a disaster season of massive proportions. The American Red Cross is deploying volunteers to assist. To compound the challenges of 2020, this disaster season has proven that Mother Nature doesn’t take a break, even during a global pandemic. In July, Hurricane Hanna made landfall in Texas—the […]
Across the U.S., the Red Cross is dealing with a disaster season of massive proportions. The American Red Cross is deploying volunteers to assist. To compound the challenges of 2020, this disaster season has proven that Mother Nature doesn’t take a break, even during a global pandemic. In July, Hurricane Hanna made landfall in Texas—the […]
On March 15, 2020 schools nationwide began shutting down. It was an unprecedented time of uncertainty, with many thinking it would only last 15 days. Parents were rightfully panicked, not only about the virus, but about managing a household with everyone home and often with two working parents. March 18, 2020 Wolcott College Prep initiated […]
Founded as the first food bank in Illinois, the Greater Chicago Food Depository works tirelessly to help Cook County residents of all ages, races and backgrounds overcome food insecurity and hunger. In the last 40 years, this nonprofit has grown to meet changing needs, becoming the hub for a network comprised of more than 700 […]
Curt’s Café will hold its 8th annual Party with Purpose on Saturday, Oct. 10 at 6:30pm. The virtual gala, celebrating 10 success stories on 10-10, will be hosted by Emmy Award-winning host of ABC 7’s Windy City Live, Val Warner. Jahmal Cole, Founder and CEO of the fastest growing social impact organization, My Block My […]
Ever since Chef Curtis Duffy’s famed three-Michelin-starred Chicago restaurant Grace shuttered in 2017, we’ve been anxiously awaiting the opening of his next endeavor, Ever. Duffy has similarly lofty goals for his new restaurant, which opened in Chicago’s Fulton Market in July and is another collaboration with friend and business partner, Michael Muser. Our friends at NBC Chicago’s “Chicago Today” got […]
The Mill Valley Film Festival is on – virtually. Presented by the California Film Institute, the Mill Valley Film Festival has a reputation for launching new films and creating awards season buzz, and is known for celebrating the best in American independent and world cinema. Each year the festival welcomes more than 200 filmmakers, representing […]
If you noticed a strange haze to the sky today, you are not alone. Chicago, and the entire upper Midwest region, is seeing the smoke from the California, Washington and Oregon wildfires drift into our atmosphere. Late in the day Sunday, smoke from western U.S. fires had drifted over northern IL and northwest IN and […]
Walk around any suburban neighborhood these days, and you’ll see lawn signs that say “We support our essential workers! We’re all in this together.” However, are we making good on that promise? The coronavirus pandemic has heightened systemic social injustices and women are overrepresented in many of the fields most affected—education, health care, food and […]
The end of summer — and the beginning of a new school year — is usually our siren call to return to our routines and busy extra-curricular schedules. But this year, back to school means back at home for another season (or three) of work and school from home. Breathe some new life into the […]
