Steve Hester, Jeff Hester and their team at Hester Painting and Decorating are all about paying it forward. Founded in 1968 by Tom Hester, the company — which serves both commercial and residential customers — has beautified spaces for many Chicago-area homes and businesses, including schools, healthcare facilities, hospitality providers and tech companies. They were […]
Over the past few years, American cities have experienced an alarming increase in murders, reaching levels unseen in the past five decades. This rise in gun violence has disproportionately affected communities of color, exacerbating existing public safety disparities. In some neighborhoods, the progress made in reducing gun violence since the 1990s has been completely erased. […]
Stephanie Esterland BSN, RN, OCN of Sandwich, Illinois, is an oncology nurse at RUSH Cancer Center who was driving her son to work on a dark July 2021 morning. On the side of the road, she came upon what she thought might be a yard fire, but instead realized it was a blazing car fire […]
The Heroes Breakfast is hosted annually by the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago to honor individuals and groups for acts of immense bravery, dedication and service to our community. The class of 2023 Red Cross Heroes is an exemplary group of individuals who have gone above and beyond in their efforts to build better communities, […]
Chicago’s greenery isn’t the only thing that flourishes in May. With the warmer weather, the city comes alive with outdoor — and indoor, too — marketplaces, eateries, performances, exhibits, community events and more. Whether you’re looking for something free to do on the weekend or want to grab tickets to Chicago’s hottest events — we’ve […]
Springtime is bringing to Chicago and the North Shore a lot of new places to dine, from new outposts of tried-and-true favorites to boundary-pushing newcomers. From familiar bites to exotic eats, plus a new spot for skincare, here’s what’s new in town in Chicago and on the North Shore. Restaurants & Bars Asador Bastian […]
Looking back on the past three years, we can finally see some of the silver linings of the pandemic. The ability to work at home more often; more precious time with our kids; adopting a pet that is now a treasured family member; discovering gifts and talents that we never knew we had in the […]
For over 45 years, the Carole Robertson Center for Learning has been committed to the development of children, youth and their families across Chicago — serving culturally, linguistically and ethnically diverse populations and reaching more than 2,500 children and families across 27 communities. In celebration of this impactful work and the people who make it […]
Ever since its 2011 founding, the mission of Ingenuity — a Chicago-based arts education nonprofit — has been focused on ensuring that every student, in every grade, in every Chicago Public School (CPS) school, has access to the arts as part of a well-rounded education. On Thursday, May 18, from 6-9 pm, Ingenuity invites you […]
It has often been said that opera is an acquired taste, more so than any other form of music or art. Many opera aficionados are well into adulthood and, over time, have come to enjoy and appreciate the beauty of a wonderfully executed performance, including the grandiose music, emotional vocals and elaborate costumes that are […]
