Shaping 2022: The Awe-Inspiring Events of 2021

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Each New Year holds the hope of a better future. Everyone looks forward to the New Year to bring more positive outcomes to their life. Sometimes, it can...

A Look Back: Positive Highlights of 2021

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As 2021 comes to a close, we should be looking back at all of the beautiful and inspiring people and events that have taken place. The following is...

Podcasts and Books to Help De-Stress During the Holidays

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During this holiday season you may find yourself overwhelmed, and that's okay. Most people are. Holidays and vacations are filled with joy and fun, but can also be...

Self Care Tips For Surviving the Holidays

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The holidays are here. With them brings joy and togetherness but they can also bring stress, depression, and anxiety. For people that suffer from mental health disorders, this...

Exciting Trends in Mental Health

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One thing that users have mentioned is that these smartphone apps have a level of anonymity. They appreciate the confidentiality and privacy that they get from using them....

How Chicago Teens are Conquering the New Frontier of Digital Literacy

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The New Literacy When you hear the word “literacy,” what do you think of? Reading and writing? Books? Libraries?  These were our first forms of literacy, but as...

How Public Art Inspires Chicago Communities

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What does public art do for a community?  It’s beautiful, but that’s only the first part of the story. Following a piece of public art from planning to...

Meet the Chicago Chefs Using Food for Community Empowerment

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From healthy bodies to thriving communities, find out how chefs are feeding hungry Chicagoans and powering social change.

Chloe Bennet: From Marvel Star to Real-Life Hero

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In honor of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we’re celebrating Chicago’s own Chloe Bennet, a Marvel star turned real-life hero.  Bennet is one of the...

What’s So Revolutionary About Rest?

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It’s impossible to build anything without a solid foundation, and a full night of deep, restful sleep is an irreplaceable foundation for a good day.  On a larger...