Editor’s Note: Some names have been changed to protect identity. Daniel is 77 years old and lives alone at an independent senior apartment building. Though he is alert and oriented, his self-neglect manifested in his lack of housekeeping. As his living conditions deteriorated, the Adult Protective Services program at Metropolitan Family Services’ Skokie Valley Center […]
New year, new you? New year, new adventure? No matter what you have your sights set on in 2023, it’s never been a better time to explore what’s new in Chicago and the suburbs, from new museum exhibits and classes to new shows and live theatre, to new bites and sips at Chicago restaurants. Sound […]
Red Cross Board Member Jill Schaaf says she’s “hooked” on seeing just how far a little, or a lot, of good can go. At the time of her retirement in 2016, Schaaf was the CVP, President of Renal at Baxter Healthcare. Now, after a prolific career in healthcare, she continues to make a big impact […]
The Chicago International Film Festival celebrated its 58th year with a hybrid event running October 12- 23, 2022. The 12-day fest raised $34,818 for its presenting organization, Cinema/Chicago, a nonprofit enriching the community through year-round programming devoted to international and independent cinema. As the longest-running competitive film festival in North America, the Chicago International Film […]
As we close the chapter on 2022, we asked some of our favorite Chicago-area photographers to share their standout image from the year. Here are their favorite images, and the stories behind them. Avinash Biradar “Morning Stillness – Chicago is such a busy city, buzzing with all kinds of noise. But, early morning sunrise is […]
Financially, it is a difficult time for many right now. With recent hikes in inflation — some of the highest since 1981 — many feel a strain that comes at the expense of choosing between necessities. One particularly affected population includes seniors, many of whom face the decision to forgo medication in order to put […]
Good times are a-brewing! It’s been a few years since we revisited the proper afternoon tea situation in Chicagoland, and a lot has changed. Post-pandemic, many old favorites have curtailed the tradition, and some have even closed. But fear not! We’ve found some special options — some new, some old — that carry on this wonderful tradition of […]
It doesn’t happen often, but this year, the final night of Hanukkah lands on Christmas — Chrismukkah, if you will. But the first night begins at sundown on Sunday, December 18, and the menorah will be lit for eight consecutive nights. There will be latkes and other fried foods, like sweet sufganiyot — a type of […]
“Housing is a human right in a just society.” The topic of homelessness is one that American society has compartmentalized and downplayed for decades — especially when considering that in 2020 the city of Chicago alone had 65,611 people experiencing different levels of homelessness — an increase of more than 12% from 2019, almost entirely […]
‘Tis the season for eating, drinking and shopping! The latest new openings around Chicago and the North Shore bring us Amy Morton’s unexpected take on the French brasserie, a new bakery with a curated butter collection, the latest “pour-your-own” beer spot, and more. Here’s what’s new in town in Chicago and the suburbs. LeTour […]
