For more than 100 years, the Children’s Home & Aid Woman’s Board has worked diligently to raise funds to help Illinois children and families thrive. This past year, Covid-19 disrupted everyone’s lives, including Children’s Home & Aid’s earliest learners. Children’s Home & Aid is a leading child and family service agency in Illinois. They help […]
Two world-renowned wildlife photographers were joined by a legendary news anchor and a famed producer for a moving conversation about saving the planet, part of a virtual fundraiser for the nonprofit SeaLegacy.
The Joffrey Ballet’s 2021-2022 season marks a triumphant return to the stage. The fall program entitled Home: a Celebration, Oct. 13–24, 2021, includes original works with three inspired, new-to-the-stage works. They include: Bolero by Joffrey Company Artist Yoshihisa Arai, Under the Trees’ Voices by Joffrey Rehearsal Director Nicolas Blanc, and Swing Low by Winning Works choreographer Chanel DaSilva; along with the […]
With more of daily life reopening and some people returning to offices, gyms, and schools, now is a great time to consider how you can make this transition in the healthiest possible way. Start by checking in with your healthcare providers. A recent PatientPop survey found that more than half of respondents missed their appointments […]
Paul Nicklen and Cristina Mittermeier, the world’s leading ocean conservationists, award-winning National Geographic wildlife photographers and 2018 National Geographic Adventurers of the Year, have traveled to and photographed some of the most beautiful and remote corners of the earth, capturing the breathtaking grandeur of our planet and its oceans, but also the heartbreaking threats our environment faces. Determined […]
Several years ago, on International Women’s Day, former First Lady Michelle Obama famously said, “There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.” There’s also another saying that behind every successful man is a great woman—but it’s not always true the other way around. Sometimes it’s a great woman behind, or even in […]
Here’s our list of just a few of the local businesses that make Evanston a great place to go out for a drink or a quick bite. If you feel like venturing further afield, we’ve also highlighted a couple of other Chicago area places to dine this summer. Vinissimo Wine Shop Delivering customers a curated […]
As summer approaches, it’s time to think about how to make the most of every square foot of sunny space. Here are some great ideas on how to do it, plus resources and inspiration. 5 Ways to Transform Your Outdoor Living Space Into a Place You’ll Enjoy (Almost) All Year Long Even in a place […]
When it comes to the business world, there are women leading the way in all sorts of ways, from heading up small businesses to leading large organizations. If there’s one thing that they have in common, the most successful have found ways not only to grow their businesses but to help others in the community […]
Necessity is the mother of invention, and this past year has brought plenty of fresh ideas to the kitchen. One of our favorite recent trends is the accessibility of virtual cooking classes that you can take right in your your home kitchen. Classes cover delectable subjects like fresh pastas, desserts, Korean BBQ and Mexican cuisine. […]
