After losing her 15-year-old son to suicide following unchecked cyberbullying, one mother is urging schools, lawmakers, and tech companies to take real responsibility for protecting kids.

Chicago nonprofit Vivery Technology is using technology to help food banks nationwide fight hunger and improve health outcomes.

Rita Hayworth’s daughter, Princess Yasmin Aga Khan, shares how her mother’s Alzheimer’s battle led to decades of work with the Alzheimer’s Association.

Tom Morello talks music, activism, and the power of art to spark change in "Revolution(s)", his new stage collaboration at Chicago’s Goodman Theatre.

For National Children’s Grief Awareness Month, Willow House program director Megan Andriano shares ways to support grieving children through empathy, structure, and community.

In a divided and uncertain world, these 12 books—by authors like Anne Lamott, Brené Brown, and Robin Wall Kimmerer—offer insight, comfort, and connection.

Discover 11 standout TV series recognized by UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center for reflecting empathy, community, and the best of human nature — including Chef’s Table, The Great British Baking Show, Loot, The Residence, and Supacell.

The 61st Chicago International Film Festival runs October 15–26, 2025, with a lineup of more than 100 features and 11 shorts from 70 countries. See which 18 films festival programmers say you can’t miss.

Across the U.S., mentorship programs like Big Brothers Big Sisters are helping students overcome barriers to graduation — proving that one steady relationship can change the odds for life.

Jane Goodall visited the Chicago Theatre March 19 — read about her cautions and hopes for the future of our environment.

As the war in Ukraine continues, volunteers from Ukraine Freedom Company are risking their lives to deliver critical aid to frontline regions. Learn how this grassroots effort is getting medical supplies, vehicles, and protective gear to those who need it most — and how you can help.

From reducing stigma to improving access, on-campus therapists are helping students cope with depression, anxiety, and trauma — and stay connected to school.

Learn simple strategies from parenting experts to help your child share what really happens at school each day.

The fruit of one simple tree is feeding families, creating jobs, and helping the planet. See how breadfruit is transforming communities in Haiti and beyond.

Harvard psychologist and creator of the Multiple Intelligences theory, Howard Gardner, argues that America’s early childhood education system must evolve to meet 21st-century challenges — starting by learning from global models and rethinking the balance between individual and collective learning.

With the end of a key partnership, Share Our Spare warns thousands of Chicago families may lose access to a basic necessity — and calls for urgent community action.

Chicago’s Girls in the Game Leader-to-Leader Program gives teens a rare chance to meet women thriving in diverse professional fields — inspiring them to dream bigger about their own futures.

Decluttering not only transforms your home but also boosts psychological well-being. Follow these 6 mindful steps to cultivate calm, gratitude, and clarity.

Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s Ticket Access Initiative tackles a hidden barrier to arts attendance — the fear of the unknown. Through free tickets and trusted community partnerships, the company offers a model other arts organizations can follow.

While the world grapples with visible threats to food supply, crop disease quietly destroys up to 40% of harvests each year. Meet the scientists turning cutting-edge research into resilient crops that could change the future of food.

A new Chicago program is equipping residents with the tools to understand zoning, housing policy, and development — so they can speak up, organize, and help shape the future of their neighborhoods.