Exotic and far away vacations are off the table this summer, but lucky for us we are surrounded by beautiful midwest camping destinations that will give you a little rest and reset in the great outdoors. Here are some items that you can pick up locally to elevate your camp site, as you safely enjoy your […]
We’re in for another hot weekend, that is full of socially-distanced events and opportunities to help the community. Here are just a few things you can get out and do, from supporting local stores to enjoying an iconic film from the comforts of your car. We understand that after months of being cooped up most […]
From the ongoing pandemic to the anti-racist protests, organizations and individuals in the U.S. and globally are desperately needing philanthropic support right now. So how can we help, when we ourselves might also be financially struggling? How can we decide which causes to support, when there are so many in need? Finally, how can we […]
Our Chicago summer is fleeting, so why not make the most of it? Whether you’re by the lake, poolside in your backyard, out for a run or partaking in our #2020ChicagoOlympics, these items from local stores – some even locally made – will help you do just that. Minnidip – The First Designer Inflatable Pool […]
Many of us are feeling bummed about the lack of activities and events this summer, but socially-distanced picnics are the perfect solution. You can even individually wrap your favorite picnic foods and bring your own beverages. From eco-friendly essentials to mouth-watering recipes, we’ve rounded up all of our best summer picnic content below. Enjoy! If […]
As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. The views reflected in these pieces may not be our own. Have a submission? Contact us here. “When should I start talking to my kid about racism?” As a dual-language teacher of color, I have been asked that […]
If we ask you to think of Wisconsin, we bet one word comes to mind: cheese. One of the only states in the U.S. to offer a Master Cheesemaker Program, Wisconsin has a rich history in cheesemaking. In fact, they have been making cheese since before they were even declared a state. If you are […]
With COVID-19 forcing the cancellation of many of Chicago’s biggest fundraising races, some of the most popular, like the YWCA Evanston/North Store Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, have gone virtual. Runners who love having something to train for can still lace up those sneaks and pound the pavement for a good cause. Join us […]
As we head into another stranger than fiction holiday weekend, we might be longing for the days of hanging out with big groups of friends and family and celebrating with dazzling firework displays. But as COVID-19 numbers climb, let’s take care to keep Illinois in the green — we are one of only 13 states that […]
Our concerns have been shrinking and expanding, in quantity and level of importance, almost constantly since the beginning of the pandemic. Some of these worries — relating to job loss, mortgage or rent, and of course, health — are clearly more pressing, but it doesn’t mean other less crucial matters haven’t been keeping us up […]
