With COVID-19 forcing the cancellation of many of Chicago’s biggest fundraising races, some of the most popular, like the YWCA Evanston/North Store Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, have gone virtual. Runners who love having something to train for can still lace up those sneaks and pound the pavement for a good cause. Join us […]
As we head into another stranger than fiction holiday weekend, we might be longing for the days of hanging out with big groups of friends and family and celebrating with dazzling firework displays. But as COVID-19 numbers climb, let’s take care to keep Illinois in the green — we are one of only 13 states that […]
Over the last few months, we have unfortunately seen many local businesses and organizations shut their doors. But, PAWS Chicago never stopped helping animals in need. In fact, they actually expanded their services to support the Chicago community and their animals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some of the innovative ways PAWS pivoted to […]
In a normal year, the start of warm weather means the start of marathon season. But hundreds—and sometimes thousands—of people packed together on the streets, sweating and breathing on each other is an epidemiological nightmare. So, it’s no surprise that race season in its most familiar form has been cancelled this year. But weep not, […]
Musician-turned-activist, Dom Brown, is one of the faces behind Chicago’s more than 30,000-person protest that took place Saturday, June 6. Over just four days, his organization, Activate: Chi, planned the city’s largest protest thus far. “There are two types of protests,” Brown explains. “The ones that happen overnight, and the ones you work tirelessly and […]
This weekend, we enter Phase 4 of Illinois reopening plan. What does this mean for our weekend plans? Many of our favorite zoos, parks and businesses are reopening, with safety measures in place. So, get out and enjoy the beautiful summer weekend, but please take care, since we are far from beating COVID-19. Here are […]
No one knows when the next official Olympic games will take place. Originally scheduled to get underway in Tokyo, Japan this July, the absence of the competition this summer means it’s time to get creative. As various facilities, businesses, and programs find their footing and re-open alongside government guidance, things will, by necessity, be notably […]
From shopping at farmers markets to safely enjoying our parks again, it’s time to enjoy the outdoors this Father’s Day weekend. Here are five ways to do just that, plus ways to honor Juneteenth and support local organizations helping others. We understand that after months of being cooped up most of us are excited to […]
Whether you are together or apart, we bet your dad deserves some love this Father’s Day. Here are eight ideas for gifts from local businesses that show him some love, and are all available online, for delivery or safe pick-up. As a bonus, they support our local businesses during the Covid-19 restrictions and many Black […]
There’s a lot happening in our world right now. Between COVID-19 and murder hornets, it seems Mother Nature is fighting back. The Asian giant hornet can grow up to two inches long and wipe out an entire honeybee hive in a matter of hours. They were spotted for the first time in Washington State at […]
