All hands on deck! Little Village Environmental Justice Organization is hosting a volunteer day at their farm site (31st and Albany). From 8 AM-noon, they’re inviting people to spend some time getting to know them and the land. What a great way to soak up the last of the season’s sunshine, right? Be sure to […]
Tag: Volunteering
Posted inCity Life
Summer in the city: youth edition
Ah, summer vacation: the time of year when Chicago’s youth are free from the confines of school—but aren’t allowed to be in Millennium Park after six at night on weekends (or anywhere in public after 10 PM) without an adult present. What’s a teen to do during the lazy hazy days of summer? FREE TIME […]
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Eight political New Year’s resolutions you can actually keep
Yes, they’re about politics—because now everything is political.
Posted inNews & Politics
This week’s Chicagoan: Jack Herman, scoutmaster
Jack Herman, scoutmaster: “That’s why you want to keep these kids in the program, because it gives them some stability.”
Posted inBlogs
10/6-10/27 — Free Lunch and Lecture Series at REI
10/6-10/27 — REI’s free Chipotle lunch and outdoor sporting lectures, every Tuesday in October
Posted inBlogs
Next big thing: baby sharing
Would you rent a dog if you could? Here’s a better idea.