Gwendolyn Purdom

Rather than putting a ton of effort into an outing and then only hitting one spot, why not extend the adventure? This week, we’re pairing a folk fest in Hyde...

For nearly 60 years, the people behind Aspire have been providing opportunities and support for kids and adults with developmental disabilities in the Chicagoland area. But spokesperson Hayley Formolo said...

Rather than putting a ton of effort into an outing and then only hitting one spot, why not extend the adventure? This week, we’re pairing a BYOB painting event with...

For the kids fighting cancer at Lurie Children’s Hospital in Gold Coast and their families, anything that provides calm and comfort during a scary time is in demand. So when...

Set against the backdrop of a male-dominated music industry (and world), the work of Girls Rock! Chicago aims to give girls and transgender or gender non-conforming youth a voice —...

Nearly 50 years after Civil Rights icon Martin Luther King Jr. was killed, the conflict resolution principles he taught live on through the Institute for Nonviolence Chicago. The group —...

Even if they’re not great athletes, Chicago Public Schools kids taking part in Urban Initiatives programs get to be part of a team. The nonprofit puts a lot more emphasis...

When it comes to mental health, Jonny Boucher and his team are all about being proactive. Too often the stigma around the topic keeps people from speaking up about issues...

This time of year, the warm embrace of family and friends can make a world of difference. But for the thousands of older Chicagoans who no longer have someone to...