All that anticipation for summer has led us here, to a sunny, activity-filled July. From 4th of July celebrations to NASCAR races, music festivals and more, it’s going to be a busy, exciting month. To help squeeze the most out of this summer, we rounded up the best things to do in Chicago and the […]
The Fourth of July is a nationally recognized and celebrated holiday, commemorating American independence and freedom from Great Britain. However, this “freedom” was not designed with all in mind. Our nation has spent a considerable time building a society that was meant to uplift some while purposefully excluding many — as proved through systemic, institutional […]
The fourth annual Sneaker Ball was a huge success. Hosted by the After School Matters Associate Board, hundreds of guests came out in their freshest outfits paired with their most coveted kicks in support of Chicago teens on Saturday, April 13 at the Chicago Sports Museum. Together, we raised more than $150,000 for the After School Matters […]