Chi Arts Kerfuffle Celebrates Students and Supports Arts Education

Chicago enjoys world-class arts organizations. But surprisingly, until recently, it offered almost no arts education for its public school students. The arts were cut from the Chicago Public Schools three decades ago. Unlike most other cities, Chicago didn’t even offer a public school for the arts for youth with strong artistic inclinations. Please see our […]

Labor Day Weekend Go Guide

In town for the holiday weekend? There are a bunch of great ways to celebrate summer’s swan song in Chicago and the suburbs—from sports to song, fairs to fun runs. You’re certain to find something for everyone in the family to enjoy. And with an extra day, more time to do it. Here are our […]

Women of Philanthropy: Prue Beidler

Prue Beidler Lake Forest Before Prue Beidler says “yes” to any philanthropic invitation, she tries to say “no” first. Not that you’d know it from the number and variety of boards and organizations she’s served. But to Prue, the most effective volunteer is the one who is passionate about what she’s doing. “Don’t ever say […]

Kirathon 2009

Kira Arney learned that she had a malignant brain tumor on her first day of sixth grade at Highcrest Middle School in 2004. This launched her into surgery and a life consumed by radiation, chemotherapy, transfusions and transplants. “Suddenly Kira had no control over her life,” her mother Katie Arney laments. Fortunately, her doctors at […]