In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]
In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]
Updated May 16, 2019 Sun’s out! But why sink those buns into the same old stretches of sand (we’re talking to you, Oak Street and North Avenue!) when there are so many more to explore? To help you broaden your horizons, we combed the coast from the tip of the North Shore to the seat […]
In the interest of journalistic integrity, a full confession: When it comes to the great outdoors, I’m a bit of a princess. Meaning, I don’t do camping. I don’t like outhouses. You will not find me portaging my groceries on a grand canoe trip. And don’t get me started on bugs. But on a gorgeous […]
This weekend, a new exhibit will open at the National Hellenic Museum, Bubbles Academy and Little Beans Cafe will host a summer block party for your kiddos, Navy Pier will celebrate Pride Month, Brookfield Zoo will welcome local and national breweries for a beer tasting, and a favorite art festival will return to Evanston. “Lives […]
Celebrate Dad all weekend long with a free music festival, a race to support programs for racial justice and violence prevention, a barbecue, and tours by bike or helicopter. And if you need last-minute gift inspiration, check out our Father’s Day Gift Guide. Winnetka Music Festival June 15-16 Winnetka After a successful debut last year, […]
Updated June 14, 2018 Summertime in Chicago — once it truly arrives — is a joy, filled with sunshine, lake breezes, and general good vibes. And no city does outdoor festivals quite like us, especially in terms of sheer volume. We understand the importance of food; in general, we don’t shy away from calories, fried […]
Celebrating 94 years of impact, Youth Guidance held the 2018 Bright Futures Gala, raising over $1 million for its youth. Funds raised will further support school-based programs that currently serve 11,000 students. Celebrated at the Palmer House Hilton, the event highlighted Youth Guidance’s Becoming A Man® (BAM), Working On Womanhood℠ (WOW), Parent and Family Engagement, Project Prepare®, […]
Serving 1,400 children and families in seven centers and numerous partner sites, Chicago Youth Centers (CYC) provides innovative early childhood and youth development programs for Chicago’s underserved youth. CYC has and continues to change the course of many lives and communities throughout the years. Last year, 100 percent of CYC seniors graduated from high school […]
Authentic human interaction leads to lasting change. In a time of digital disruption, the power of human connection is key to upward mobility within our communities. Chicago Cares provides a platform for individuals to volunteer side-by-side with neighboring community members. The organization’s model focuses on place-based volunteer service with 200 volunteer projects open to the […]
