The month of June marks some of the greatest milestones for women throughout history. Exactly 56 years ago, 26-year-old cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to go into space, paving the way for women to take flight. Twenty years later, and two days apart, Sally Ride made history as the first American female astronaut […]
“Whether They Are Young or Old, Hungry or Addicted, Homeless or Friendless…” For over 98 years, Catholic Charities has been serving every neighborhood and parish in the Chicagoland area, regardless of religious, ethnic, or economic background. Learn more by watching this video. On April 28, Catholic Charities held its 28th Annual Blossoms of Hope Brunch, […]
Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States will develop Alzheimer’s disease — a progressive, irreversible brain disorder that slowly deteriorates healthy brain cells. Alzheimer’s disease is not just memory loss. It’s the out-of-body experience of being robbed of one’s ability to be mentally and physically present. Dementia does not classify as a disease, but […]
John Graves Shedd was a leader and philanthropist who left his mark on the great city of Chicago. Shedd rose though the ranks from store clerk to president of Marshall Field and Company. Having great pride for his city, Shedd dreamed of Chicago having the finest aquarium in the country. With his initial donation of […]
Once a year, a leading teen earns Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago’s (BGCC) highest praise, the Youth of the Year (YOY) Award. The prestigious honor is a tribute to outstanding leadership, service, and academic excellence. Joshua H., 17-year-old member of the Louis L. Valentine Club in Bridgeport, took the title for this year’s Youth […]
An elite group of young leaders from Chicago’s North Shore were honored at the Winnetka Youth Organization’s (WYO) golden jubilee celebration. Since 1969, the nonprofit organization has opened its doors to all local teens in providing a safe space to explore, express themselves, learn, and grow. Through leadership development programs, mentoring, and volunteer opportunities, WYO […]
Before we are even born, our brain is already developing; preparing for the pivotal, first few years of life that quite literally shape our future. Ninety percent of a child’s brain is already fully developed by the early age of 5. A vital component in a child’s development is the incorporation of serve and return interaction; the responsive […]
According to The Anti-Defamation League, “[…] the number of anti-Semitic incidents was nearly 60 percent higher in 2017 than 2016, the largest single-year increase on record […].” As we witness this disturbing trend, the Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is playing a vital role in educating the public and combating hatred and prejudice in all […]
Ninety minutes — by the time you finish watching your child’s Saturday morning sporting event or the new must-see movie, another person will receive the fatal diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS is a rapidly progressing, deadly neurological disease. For the Les Turner ALS Foundation, March 9 was […]
Founded in 1947, The Cove School in Northbrook is a K-12 school that “provides highly individualized education and life strategies for children with learning disabilities.” Cove was the first school in the country founded to exclusively serve children with learning disabilities. On Feb. 23, 500 parents, alumni, faculty, and guests celebrated the school and raised […]
