In liberation’s aftermath, when the truth of the Holocaust was thrust upon the world’s conscience, “Never Again” became a mantra. Yet, today, we are witnessing a rise in Holocaust denial and antisemitism here at home, as evidenced by recent events in Charlottesville — as well as in the very lands where the Holocaust took place. Since […]
It’s pretty common knowledge that running provides an uber-efficient workout: You’ll quickly torch calories (bonus: you actually keep burning those calories after you finish your run); you need minimal equipment (sneakers, comfy breathable clothes, a great sports bra), and you can do it just about anywhere. Running can also help you manage stress and even fight or prevent addiction. […]
Summer is a great time to relax, go to the beach, and spend time with family and friends. But fun in the sun can also include getting involved in your community. There are plenty of ways to give back to the greater Chicagoland area, so why not make it a family affair and plan to do […]
Yoav is a 16-year-old Jewish Israeli boy from the small Israeli town of Sha’ar Efraim, nestled in the central Israeli plains near the western border of the West Bank. Rand is a 17-year-old Palestinian girl from Tulkarem, a large city in the northern West Bank. Though Yoav and Rand can see each other’s towns from […]
The 13th Annual Red Cross Classic will take place on Monday, June 12, at Sunset Ridge Country Club in Northfield, Illinois. The Red Cross Classic brings together nearly 200 golfers each year who enjoy a great day on the golf course while learning more about the Red Cross mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in […]
Lake Geneva Country Meats will demonstrate their commitment and support of the community by presenting a donation of $5,000 to the winner of the Lake Geneva Restaurant Week Charity Check ballot. Lake Geneva Restaurant Week will take place Friday, June 2 to Sunday, June 11. The 25 Lake Geneva restaurants participating in the event will, […]
Charity comes from the heart … but sometimes via the stomach. Chicago is an obsessive foodie town to its core, but it’s also a city of big-hearted people who are eager to give back. What happens when the two ideologies collide? The foodie charity event, and Chicago has perfected it. Most people love a good […]
Each year, thousands of people across the nation take part in The Longest Day, an event held annually on the summer solstice (June 21) and dedicated to those who have Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Participants create their own unique tributes by doing something they love, or something special to honor a loved one. These […]
Jermaine Dye (Chicago White Sox, 2005 World Series MVP) will host the 3rd Annual Celebrity Golf Classic on Monday, June 12, 2017, at The Glen Club (2901 W. Lake Ave., Glenview, IL 60026) to benefit Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation. Fresh Start Caring For Kids Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing children […]
Did you know that: Kohl Children’s Museum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization? Membership and admission fees together cover less than half of the cost of running the Museum? It is part of the Museum’s vision statement to provide experiences that will inspire every child? Many members and regular guests are intimately familiar with what goes […]
