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| Country | United States of America |
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Search ArticlesHow to Make Your Charitable Donations Go Further: 4 Principles of High-Impact Philanthropy
At six months pregnant, Courtney Williams of Palm Beach County, Florida, was in a dark place. Pregnancy complications forced her to stop working at the job she loved. At home, her partner abused her. “I felt like I was dying inside,” Williams recalls. She suffered from depression and PTSD, which also threatened the well-being of her pregnancy and her 10-year-old son. Everything turned around for Williams after she started working with Child First, a program of the nonprofit Changent.
For People With Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, Finding the Right Job Can Change Everything
When he was hired as a digital archivist for the PBS show American Masters in 2025, James P. found something he wasn’t sure was possible. “It’s been one of the greatest, if not the greatest, work experiences I’ve had in my life,” James says. “I feel like my life has purpose to it, which I went for a while without feeling like I was contributing to the greater social good. Spiritually, that’s rewarding for me.” Terence W. shares a similar feeling to James.
What a 400-Pound Gorilla, Bluey, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Reveal About Saving Endangered Species
What does it take to save a species? A veterinarian with a state-of-the-art CT scanner. A keeper who notices an aardvark skipped dinner. A nutritionist who knows exactly what belongs on a gorilla’s menu. Scientists tracking animals thousands of miles away. Women checking camera traps in the Himalayas. A photographer who can make a mouse command the same attention as an elephant. It might even take Bluey.
31 Best Things to Do in Chicago and the Suburbs in October 2026
October brings some of the year’s biggest events to Chicago, from the Chicago Marathon and Chicago International Film Festival to the opening of Northwestern’s new Ryan Field. Eric Idle, Gorillaz, the Smashing Pumpkins, David Byrne, and Robert Plant are among the major names on a packed arts and culture calendar. And with glowing jack-o’-lanterns, haunted Chicago, pumpkin patches, and other seasonal favorites in the mix, there’s plenty to do all month long.
Chicago International Film Festival 2026: Programmers Share Their Top Picks
The 62nd Chicago International Film Festival returns Oct. 14–25 with more than 150 films from around the world, including four world premieres, 15 North American premieres, and 21 U.S. premieres. Some of the biggest draws come with the chance to hear directly from the artists behind them. Director and star Jordan Firstman will open the festival with Club Kid and receive its Breakthrough Award, while Sophie Okonedo will receive the Spotlight Award at the Centerpiece screening of Mouse.
Facing a Difficult Decision? 8 Steps to Help You Find the Right Path
Many people struggle with deciding what to do next, especially when the stakes are high. Someone may be recommended for a promotion they don’t feel qualified to take, or question their connection with a spouse after decades of marriage. The circumstances vary, but the question is often the same: What is the best option, and how do you choose? There may be multiple “good” answers, arrived at differently depending on a person’s values, deepest desires, and circumstances.
What Can Kids Learn From a $10 Dinner? Lessons That Go Beyond the Kitchen
When preparing young people for the future, we often focus on academic success, career readiness, and character development. While those areas are essential, some of the most important life lessons begin with something much more fundamental: knowing how to care for oneself and one’s family. At Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago (BGCC), cooking programs are helping young people build practical skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
Teaching American History at 250: Why Students Need the Full Story
“American history is longer, larger, more various, more beautiful, and more terrible than anything anyone has ever said about it.” When James Baldwin wrote those words in 1963, he captured the exact tightrope that educators walk today. As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, teachers are not just reflecting on a historical milestone; they are navigating a deeply polarized landscape where how we remember our past is fiercely contested.
How Sensory-Friendly Performances Are Making the Arts More Accessible for Children and Families
The welcome at Ballet Chicago‘s sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker begins before the curtain rises. A visual schedule helps families know what to expect. House lights remain partially illuminated, Tchaikovsky’s score is played at a lower volume, a quiet room is available for those who need it, and audience members are free to move around without fear of disrupting the performance.
Can a Documentary Inspire Civic Action? How Film Can Move Audiences From Empathy to Engagement
When the lights came up after a collection of short documentaries about immigration enforcement in Chicago, the audience did more than applaud. Viewers contributed $4,000 to a legal-support fund and stayed to speak with filmmakers, attorneys, and community advocates working directly with affected families. The event was part of Speak Truth, a new initiative within the 2026 Doc10 Documentary Film Festival.