Just this year, there have been 255 mass shootings in America and 33,237 shooting incidents alone. This number keeps growing. People of all ages and races have been shot at places of worship, schools, the workplace, festivals, bars and shopping centers. In the last week we have mourned victims of three shootings; at the Gilroy […]
Supporting new frontiers in pediatric medicine and research, the Founders’ Board of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago has made a three-year commitment of raising $7.5 million. Focusing on three key areas, Lurie Children’s reports the pledge will support “transformational research, community-based healthcare delivery and an innovative endowed chair in medical ethics.” […]
The Union League Boys & Girls Clubs celebrated their 100th anniversary in conjunction with their 22nd Annual Wine Dinner on June 14 at the Union League Club. The dinner entailed a five course meal executed by the Union League Club’s Chef Garbin, and was paired with hand-picked Heitz Cellar wine. Guests were able to participate […]
On June 21, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Guild Board hosted its 15th Annual Lawn Ball in memory of one of its founders, Johnny McGovern, at the Saddle & Cycle Club. On this sunny day, guests were able to stroll through the beautiful outdoor area while enjoying each other’s company before heading inside […]
In 2016, there were more than 11,000 unaccompanied homeless youth ages 14-24 in the city of Chicago. Putting those figures in perspective, that’s essentially every student at New Trier, Stevenson, Highland Park, and Deerfield high schools combined. Nationally, approximately 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness each year — slightly more than the population […]
Since its launch in 2015, the Digestive Health Foundation has been committed to advocating and raising money to further research in digestive health diseases. Including the 2019 Gala, which was held June 8, the Digestive Health Foundation has raised more than $11 million since its establishment to be put toward research for digestive health diseases. […]
From meeting with legislators to stop the spread of misinformation regarding vaccines to designing LEED-certified buildings, today’s generation of innovators and philanthropists continues to make its mark. The Jewish United Fund of Chicago (JUF) is proud to announce the eighth annual “Double Chai in the Chi: 36 Under 36” list of young Jewish movers and shakers […]
Advancing human ability, from a traumatic brain injury to battling multiple sclerosis (MS), the world-class Shirley Ryan AbilityLab continues to reimagine what it means to be a rehabilitation hospital. As the first “translational” research hospital — ranked No. 1 in adult specialty by U.S. News and World Report since 1991 — Shirley Ryan AbilityLab unites […]
On May 7, 2019, The Woman’s Board of Rush University Medical Center hosted its 25th Annual Spring Luncheon at the Hilton Chicago. More than 530 guests attended the reception and lunch that featured keynote speaker President Mary Robinson, who spoke about her views on climate change and how it affects human rights. Robinson is not […]
Evanston is in an affordable housing crisis. Thousands of our neighbors are spending over 50 percent of their income on housing. Nurses. Teachers. Firefighters. People with disabilities. Senior citizens. People who must choose between necessities like food or medicine and keeping a roof over their head. Evanston Lighthouse Rotary Club’s annual fundraiser Taste of Evanston […]
