Whether we recognize it or not, it takes a lot of resources to muddle through another Chicago winter. Between heating our homes and clothing and feeding our families, the costs can start to add up. For many Chicagoans, this seasonal demand is out of reach. A whopping 23.2% of Chicagoland children are living in poverty […]
Last month, Drew Lindsay, a Senior Writer at The Chronicle of Philanthropy, wrote an in-depth and data-driven piece on this movement, now termed the “gun-violence prevention movement,” and how it is achieving what couldn’t be done before. “More than seven in 10 Americans surveyed in August— including half of Republicans — said gun laws should […]
As summer becomes a warm memory and cooler weather teases us a little more each day, it’s good to see wonderful new restaurants, retail establishments and recreational facilities welcoming the public to new experiences. Exciting places are throwing open their doors every day, ensuring that we can expect a fall and winter full of new […]
Annually, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed in America from September 15 to October 15, during which we celebrate the histories, cultures and contributions of the Hispanic community both here in America and abroad. What began as Hispanic Heritage Week under the Johnson administration, has expanded into a month of celebration that coincides with the […]
Chicago as we know it exists because of the composite efforts of those who love their neighbors and work tirelessly to make the city a better place for all inhabitants. Volunteer-based organizations across the city are responsible for meeting the needs of the hungry, the houseless and the most vulnerable among us. As fall begins […]
4,000 runners and walkers of all ages were back to pounding the pavement this year at the YWCA’s Race Against Hate — raising more than $200,000 to fund YWCA Evanston/North Shore’s ongoing work to prevent violence and promote racial justice. Held at Northwestern University’s Long Field on June 19 — also Juneteenth — and with […]
Dear readers, not to alarm you, but our precious days of summertime Chicago are slyly approaching their end. When the twinge of fall air sweeps across the city, that can only mean that the roll-out of autumnal activities is soon to follow. But lovers of summer needn’t worry — as we straddle both this season […]
Break up your everyday routine with a dose of summer merriment this August. With a number of inaugural events and others that support local organizations, it’s never too late to start new traditions that benefit you and the community. Whether it takes you to the suburbs or the heart of the city, you are sure […]
Don’t call Bailey Morris an activist. Or if you do, don’t mind if she cringes. It’s not that she dislikes the term. It has just never applied to her. That is until a gunman shot more than 40 people gathered at a community parade in the town up the street. “I was just so sad […]
What is often forgotten about Chicago is its humble origin story. One of the world’s great cities emerged from the wild prairie of Illinois as Fort Dearborn was established in 1808, and the city later built around it. At the time, wildlife not only populated the area, but was drawn to it in great thanks […]
