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| Scope | Local |
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| Language | English |
| Country | United States of America |
| Media Market | Chicago |
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Search ArticlesWhere to Donate Furniture for Maximum Impact: Help Turn an Empty Apartment Into a Home
Ebony had a new apartment, five kids counting on her, and nothing to put inside it. No beds, no table, no place to land after a hard day. She had a roof, but what she didn’t have was a home. A caseworker referred her to the Chicago Furniture Bank (CFB). A few weeks later, Ebony spent 45 minutes in a showroom on the city’s Southwest Side choosing four beds for the kids, a kitchen table, chairs, and a bookshelf. “It’s a weight off my shoulder right now,” Ebony says. “I just breathed.
After Resettlement: The Support That Helps Refugee Families Succeed
Whenever Soe Meh leaves her apartment in Chicago, she is struck by her freedom and confidence. From birth to marriage and motherhood, Soe Meh lived in a refugee camp along the border of Thailand and Myanmar (formerly Burma). While safer than the violence in Burma that her parents had fled, she says of her time in the camp, “There was no future.” In 2010, her young family arrived in Chicago with U.S. government approval.
What Sets the Best Youth Sports Programs Apart?
Not too long ago, London Booker was driving through Rochester when something made him stop. In an abandoned lot, a group of kids was running lacrosse drills, fully equipped, calling out plays, and moving with confidence. He hit the brakes, put the car in reverse, and asked what they were doing. Their answer surprised him. They were part of a school program, and they played every week. Years earlier, that scene would have been impossible.
The Best Private Golf Courses in Chicago and Wisconsin
Chicago’s golf legacy began long before the modern era of destination resorts and public-access championship courses. The region’s influence on American golf can be traced back to the late 1800s when visionary architects and club founders established layouts that would help shape the game’s future.
How the Illinois Holocaust Museum Is Preserving Survivor Testimony for Future Generations
When the Nazis occupied his hometown of Dęblin, Poland, in 1939, Sam Harris was just four years old. His childhood was shattered by the horrors of the Holocaust, and as a young boy, he became one of the youngest Survivors to endure the concentration camps. Against overwhelming odds, Sam survived. Two years later, Sam was adopted by the Harris family and began a new chapter in Chicago, where he carried with him a story of resilience, survival, and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
31 Best Things to Do in Chicago and the Suburbs in July 2026
July in Chicago means long days, late sunsets, and no shortage of things to do. Whether you’re chasing live music, fireworks, food festivals, or art exhibitions, this month brings the kind of high-energy, culture-packed calendar that makes summer here feel so electric.
Inside the Ingenuity and Lollapalooza Partnership Driving Arts Education Across Chicago Public Schools
Through competing fiscal responsibilities, budget constraints, and rising bias shaped by the sociopolitical climate, the public education sector is under immense pressure, and it almost certainly has a magnified impact on a specific group: students. As students navigate an environment facing multiple crises, it’s no surprise that access to a quality arts education falls low on the priorities of our system.
Chicago Women’s Youth Crew Earns Historic Opportunity to Compete at Henley Royal Regatta
The boat sits motionless, but the air is charged with anticipation. Every breath, every grip, every heartbeat and blade sharpen at the start. Then silence breaks, and everything explodes into motion. It may be hard to imagine the grueling and rigorous sport of rowing thriving in the heart of Chicago, yet the Chicago Rowing Foundation (CRF) has built a successful program there for more than 25 years.
The 13 Best Public Golf Courses in Chicago and Wisconsin
Chicago has long been one of America’s great golf cities. The roots run deep. Chicago Golf Club introduced the nation’s first 18-hole course in 1892, and more than a century later, the region remains one of the country’s most vibrant golf markets. Hundreds of public courses stretch across the metropolitan area, ranging from championship-caliber tournament venues to hidden suburban gems. Yet the modern golf experience around Chicago extends far beyond the city limits.
Author and Bookstagram Star Emma Noyes Shared the Anxiety Advice That Finally Clicked, Sparking an Honest Response From Her Mother
By the time my daughter Emma was 7, I could see that her “picture-perfect life,” complete with strong grades, extracurricular activities, and an active social world, also made her a prime candidate for the mental health challenges facing an alarming number of “Perfect Girl” teens in affluent communities like ours. My six children grew up in Wilmette, a safe, picturesque suburb north of Chicago on Lake Michigan. My two stepchildren attended nearby Northwestern University as well.