9 Apps to Help You Stay Fit While You Stay Inside
How to avoid the dreaded Coronabod.
5 Things to Keep You Sane This Week
During a typical week, we would be sharing our top picks for events and festivals to check out this weekend. But as you know, this is not a typical week. So, while we are here to bring you the latest news about COVID-19 that you need to know, our biggest hope is that we can […]
Here's How You Can Support Local Businesses During the COVID-19 Shutdown
On Sunday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the shutdown of all restaurants and bars in Illinois at 9 p.m. Monday, after crowds of St. Patrick’s Day revelers flocked to downtown bars, ignoring all pleas to stay home. This order, which promotes staying at home to flatten the curve, is not just affecting restaurants. Retail stores, gyms, […]
You Said It: Helping Those Ravaged by Sonoma County’s Fires
When the Kincade Fire roared into parts of Sonoma County in late 2019, the initial feeling was one of shock and disbelief. The same geographical area had barely started recovering from the Tubbs Fire of just two years prior, and it felt like lighting was striking twice. The areas hit by Kincade affected a vulnerable […]
The Story of EO Products and the Impactful Work of Susan Griffin-Black
A pioneer of ethical body care products, the EO founder works with greater purpose in mind.
Coronavirus in Chicago: Resources and Ways to Help Yourself and Others During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Updated July 8, 2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has more than 148,000 confirmed cases and more than 7,000 deaths reported in Illinois, according to daily updates from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Globally, the World Health Organization reports there are more than 11.8 million confirmed cases and more than 544,000 deaths. Coronavirus has come to […]
Coronavirus Forces Telecommuting: Here’s How to Stay Connected While Working From Home
The Amazon headquarters sits virtually empty on March 10, 2020 in downtown Seattle, Washington. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images) Due to the global pandemic known as COVID-19, many businesses like Google, Takeda Pharmaceutical and Twitter are asking employees to work from home and stop all non-essential travel, as a means of keeping employees safe and […]
Coronavirus: What You Need To Know About COVID-19 — Here’s the Latest
Coronavirus and the disease it causes, COVID-19, is spreading rapidly throughout the world. Globally, the World Health Organization reports there are more than 7.5 million confirmed cases and more than 423,000 deaths. Here in the U.S., it is shutting down businesses, schools and officials are urging everyone to stay home. Hospitals and healthcare systems are […]
You Said It: Northwestern University Dance Marathon Is Canceled Over Coronavirus Fears, But Your Support Is Still Needed
We imagined our Northwestern University Dance Marathon (NUDM) 22 person executive board on stage hugging and crying in utter disbelief because the final reveal of our fund-raising proved to us that all of the late nights, overwhelming meetings, and sacrifices we made over the past year were worth it. The 30 hour dance marathon was supposed […]
New in Town: A Revived Bowling Alley, North Shore Gym, Board Game Cafe and More
With the early thaw of winter, we’re ready to get out of the house. While we recommend doing so with caution as the COVID-19 scare continues, local businesses will be needing your support more than ever. So, pack up that parka and explore some of the newest spots around Chicago, including a Instagram-worthy bowling alley, […]
