The Governor has a history of appointing boundary-breaking trailblazers for state positions — here are some of the most notable people he has selected in recent years with Bay Area backgrounds. Nadine Burke Harris A Vancouver-born pediatrician, Burke Harris was appointed as California’s first surgeon general in January, 2019 by Governor Gavin Newsom. She joined […]
In search of your next family-friendly show to stream? A new National Geographic series takes viewers backstage at Walt Disney World to showcase the animals and their caretakers in action at the beloved theme parks that are home to more than 300 species and 5,000 animals. “Magic of Disney’s Animal Kingdom,” an eight-part docu-series narrated […]
On Friday, the Supreme Court announced that Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had died at 87. She passed away in her home as a result of complications from a years-long struggle with metastatic pancreas cancer. Ginsburg, known popularly as RBG, was appointed by Bill Clinton in 1993 and in recent years has served as the most […]
On Thursday, September 10, as a part of their Women’s Leadership Series, the Executives’ Club of Chicago hosted a powerhouse panel of speakers in a conversation called “Running for Progress: Tapping Women’s Potential in Political Leadership.” The virtual panel was moderated by Tina Tchen, and featured Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun, Mary Matalin, Melissa Bean and Erin […]
This year, more older adults, working families, and children in Cook County are facing the dire reality of hunger in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, this reality is fresh—these residents are facing food insecurity and hunger for the first time ever. But for others, their needs have only grown. And while some […]
This year, more older adults, working families, and children in Cook County are facing the dire reality of hunger in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, this reality is fresh—these residents are facing food insecurity and hunger for the first time ever. But for others, their needs have only grown. And while some […]
Whether you consider yourself a runner or haven’t attempted a mile since you were forced to in high school, there’s no better time to lace up those sneaks, get outside and log some miles. Need some motivation? Better is proud to present the inaugural 2020 Walt Disney Birthplace Virtual 5k, in support of the restoration […]
Coveted health coach and Glencoe local, Karen Malkin, has been meeting the needs of those in her community for over 11 years. With her breadth of knowledge and innovative approach to nutrition counseling, she has helped countless clients look – and more importantly feel – their best. Karen also makes and sells her own protein […]
Somewhere among the long line of cars outside Wrigley Field is a masked figure, helping Spanish-speaking families pick up boxes of produce, meat and other wholesome food. Not just another volunteer, this is Alicia Gonzalez, a hero of the sports nonprofit world, who started her first organization to help people while she was still in […]
Cecilia Conrad is that rare individual who can do more work than multiple high-level executives combined, makes it look easy and charms in the process. She is CEO of Lever for Change and Managing Director of the Fellows (Genius Grants) and 100&Change programs. at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. As a trustee […]
