Today is National Working Moms Day, a day to recognize the contributions of hard-working mothers and reflect on the balance they strike between work responsibilities and home life. Because of their determination, working moms help keep their families afloat and their communities thriving. Let us applaud these dedicated women for their hard work in honor of this day.

The world-renowned Dr. Seuss once wrote: “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” As a champion of rhyme, whimsy, and exploration for kids of all ages, Theodor Seuss Geisel understood and emphasized how quintessential reading is to learning, growing, and changing the future…

This week’s highlight focuses on initiatives and organizations that center community engagement. From organizations offering tangible acts of service, to groups that rebuild neighborhoods and create spaces for collaboration, to programs that empower youth to confidently lead their communities forward…

This week’s highlight focuses on the spirit by honoring Black joy, inspiration, and ingenuity. From music, literature, performance art and beyond, these organizations are founded and led by Black creatives across Chicago, and offer a myriad of educational programs, public resources, scholarships…

This week’s highlight focuses on the body by centering the physical self. These resources and services offer holistic approaches to health and wellness in the Black community by offering space for collective healing, life-long wellness practices, and youth empowerment through movement and mentorship.

Celebrate Lunar New Year in and around Chicago with colorful parades, cultural celebrations, and dining specials. This centuries-old tradition aligns with the arrival of a new moon between the dates of February 1st through 15th, resulting in two full weeks of festivities. From dim sum in Chinatown to virtual movie screenings--there are a number of ways to usher in the Year of the Tiger.

This week’s highlight focuses on the mind by featuring mental health resources that champion wellness in the Black community. From national organizations, to those available locally within the Chicagoland area, these groups address destigmatizing the need for mental health resources while ensuring their accessibility for those who need them.

National Museum Selfie Day is here, and we're celebrating by highlighting Chicagoland's most exciting art, history, and science museums! You can take part in celebrating this day of exploration and creativity in-person by participating in our selfie scavenger hunt, or virtually by taking part in our custom-made trivia challenge that will test your knowledge each museum and its featured exhibit. Be sure to tag us on social media with your best museum selfies!

Whether you’ve got an expert green thumb or you’ve been mulling around the idea of a low-maintenance succulent, welcome the outdoors in for National Houseplant Appreciation Day with a new plant. Explore some of our favorite greenery, then head to a local nursery to pick out the perfect plant for your home!