The news from the border has been bleaker than ever — children as young as 4 months old are being separated from their parents and housed in what some say are effectively concentration camps, where even basic toiletries are in short supply. If this situation makes you sick, sad, and scared, you’re not alone. But […]
Summer is here, and even though in many parts of the country it’s been unseasonably cool, it’s sandals season and we’re not letting the weather stand in our way. Here are seven of our favorite pairs of sandals made by companies that prioritize eco-friendly and responsible business practices. Now, schedule that pedicure and sandal up! […]
The Volunteer Center of N.E. Metro Chicago (VC) invites community members and supporters of the VC, its four 2019 honorees, and fans of singer-songwriter Manny Torres to join us on Wednesday, May 22 to celebrate exceptional volunteerism. Held in the unique and charming setting of The Winnetka Chapel, where former VC Board member and event collaborator […]
Chicago’s longest-standing social service agency, Chicago Child Care Society (CCCS), will celebrate 170 years of serving Chicago youth and families at its 2019 Dream Builders Luncheon on Tuesday, May 7 at The Standard Club of Chicago. CCCS is a multi-service nonprofit child welfare agency that delivers high impact intervention and prevention services for children and […]
Every day, according to Pew Research, a whopping 10,000 people celebrate their 65th birthday as Baby Boomers surge into retirement. Every day. And although many of these Boomers on the North Shore are healthy, there are still many other seniors that aren’t and others who may face financial pitfalls. Both are at risk for malnourishment. Across […]
French influence has spread across the world, including to the coastal nation of Morocco, a gem in the far reaches of northwest Africa. On May 15, the Alliance Française will transport guests to this colorful, fabled country. Join us as we experience the world through the “Eyes of Morocco.” The centerpiece of this fundraising event […]
The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center is hosting their Annual Spring Luncheon on May 7 at the Hilton Chicago and will feature keynote speaker President Mary Robinson. This is the 25th consecutive year for the luncheon, which kicked off with speaker Grace Mirabella, former Vogue editor and founder of the popular 90s magazine Mirabella. Mark Hampton, Doris Kearns […]
Celebrating its 49th year, Earth Day returns on April 22 with opportunities around the Bay for fans of the earth to support the ground, water and air that sustains us. Here is a sampling of family- and planet-friendly events in Marin and beyond. California State Parks Open House at China Camp State Park The Village […]
If you’ve been keeping tabs on this year’s awards season, leading up to the main event on Feb. 24, the 91st Academy Awards, you’ve probably seen Danai Gurira and her Black Panther co-stars gracing the red carpets and stages of the Golden Globes, and, most recently, the Screen Actor’s Guild Awards, where they took home […]
According to Heartland Alliance’s report “Cycle of Risk,” 51.3 percent of Chicagoans are living in poverty or low-income households. Further, those who live in poverty are more likely to be victims of violence compared to those who live in higher income areas. Underserved communities suffer from an ongoing scarcity of resources that places poverty and violence […]
