New breakwaters, a boardwalk, and other upgrades are complete, and Winnetka’s Lloyd Beach will be ready for boaters this summer. One of five beaches in the Winnetka Park District, Lloyd Beach has undergone a major facelift over the past year. The breakwaters have helped bring back the beach and boat launch, which are schedule to […]
On Saturday, Feb. 27, over 400 households tuned in from across the country to celebrate and raise funds for Cove students in grades K-12. While togetherness looked a bit different this year, The Cove School didn’t want to miss the tradition of bringing its beloved community together, albeit virtually. This year’s event featured a wine […]
Curt’s Café is a workforce training program whose mission is to improve the outcomes of young adults living in at-risk situations through work and life skills training. Curt’s opened its first café in Evanston in 2012. In 2019, a second café opened in Highland Park. In 2021 Curt’s Cafe will present a variety of […]
The basketball nun is back. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the 101-year-old chaplain of Loyola University Chicago’s men’s basketball team, made headlines last weekend for her pregame prayer. If it sounded more like a scouting report, that’s because it was. “As we play the Fighting Illini, we ask for special help to overcome this team and […]
Since the Covid-19 vaccine became available late last year, it’s been surrounded by confusion. When can you get it? Will Illinois receive enough supplies? And the biggest question of all — if I’m fully vaccinated, when can I hug my family members and friends? With over 4 million doses administered in Illinois already, these questions […]
The Chicago sports scene ramps up as new talent signs on.
Explore how this Chicagoland organization is making an impact in their community amist Covid-19 challenges.
February is Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions Black people have made to the world while also examining the ways in which racial injustices are still left unaddressed. From attending concerts to supporting Black-led organizations, here are 14 ways to honor Black History Month around Chicago. Watch Feb. 5-7, 12-14: […]
As we head into 2021 with restrictions still in place, it is important to prioritize supporting our local businesses over big box stores. When spring eventually rolls around, and the vaccine is widely distributed thus lifting restrictions, we want to see our favorite restaurants and local shops still in business. How can you help right […]
In late October, when Covid-19 cases surged and updated restrictions were announced, we wondered how local businesses would continue to survive. After months of barely making ends meet with capacity limits and outdoor dining, the restrictions on indoor dining combined with winter months and darker hours, are putting a new level of stress on the […]
