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Born and raised in Damascus, Syria, the oldest city in the world, sisters Rana and Siham Jebran received their green cards in 2007 and started making regular visits to family in Chicago. Now, they’re the guiding force behind — and source of recipes for — Honeydoe, a catering service “founded to bring delicious Syrian dishes […]

On July 14, more than 850 guests attended the 40th annual Zoo Ball at Lincoln Park Zoo. The event, hosted by the Women’s Board of Lincoln Park Zoo and co-chaired by Mary Pearlman and Shawn Sandor, raised more than $1.4 million for a new state-of-the-art Visitor Center that will serve 3.6 million guests every year. […]

On Friday, June 2, philanthropists came together for the Woman’s Board of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago’s 68th Annual Summer Ball, The Wonder Ball. The fundraiser raised $2 million, which will benefit the Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago.  The Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago supports Chicago’s youth, many of whom come from economically […]

While to many children summer signifies an escape from teachers and schoolwork, to several Chicago Public Schools students the closing of school doors means the loss of a safe haven. Without the presence of positive interaction and mentorship, and extracurricular activities, Chicago youth are vulnerable to gang involvement, violence and drugs. This summer, BUILD Chicago, […]