Q&A: Red Cross Board Member Jan Tratnik Talks Following Her Passions and Sharing the Lasting Impact of Photography Through Her Book 'Hand Me the Camera'

As a young child, Jan Tratnik stepped off a bus and into conversation with a “small man” in a child-size car. A photo of this interaction between Jan and what was actually a ventriloquist’s dummy appeared in the Sunday paper soon thereafter. She was fascinated by this. Thus was born her life-long passion for photography. […]

How To Help: Where to Donate and Volunteer to Support Youth Health, Fitness and Nutrition

Every child deserves the opportunity to grow up healthy, active and confident. But for many families, barriers such as food insecurity, the cost of youth sports, lack of transportation, and limited access to safe recreation make that far more difficult. Across the country, nonprofits are stepping in to provide nutritious meals, fitness opportunities, adaptive sports, […]

You Said It: The Fitness Influencers Who Are Inspiring You

We asked, and you answered! Here are your nominations for the top fitness, sports and wellness influencers that are making a difference in your lives. Genesis Roberts, Fitness Trainer Nominated by Mia Schumann, @lifeof_mia           View this post on Instagram                       […]

You Said It: The Fitness Influencers Who Are Inspiring You

We asked, and you answered! Here are your nominations for the top fitness, sports and wellness influencers that are making a difference in your lives. Genesis Roberts, Fitness Trainer Nominated by Mia Schumann, @lifeof_mia           View this post on Instagram                       […]

New Moms Has Helped Build Strong Chicagoland Families for 40 Years — Invest in Them to Invest in Young Moms and Children, Too

Commemorating 40 years of building strong families, New Moms — an organization that helps Chicago families through a number of obstacles via services and coaching — will host its 40th Anniversary Gala, an elegant evening with over 400 guests, including civic, philanthropic and business leaders. The gala — to be held Friday, April 28, 2023 at […]

Leadership Lessons From PBS President and CEO Paula Kerger

For over 50 years, PBS and its more than 330 member stations have fulfilled the mission of providing trusted programming that is uniquely different from commercial broadcasting. Last November, Paula Kerger, the longest-serving PBS President and CEO, spoke with journalist Bill Kurtis during an Executives’ Club “Meeting the Moment” event to share insight on how […]