More than half a dozen financial advisers who have shown remarkable charitable leadership and personal commitment were honored Thursday night at the sixth annual Community Leadership Awards.
Read MoreChad Tischer, a principal at DiMeo Schneider & Associates LLC in Chicago, has been an after-school tutor for the Midtown Educational Foundation for 10 years and considers it a part of his normal routine.
Read MorePatricia Miller, co-founder of the Vera Bradley empire, came to Chicago to speak to young girls about Friendship, Fashion & Philanthropy-The Vera Bradley Story at the Metro Advancement Council's annual luncheon. The 15th annual luncheon benefits Chicago's Metro Achievement Center for Girls.
Read More"A mother must be physically strong, emotionally stronger, and spiritually strongest." This is the message that Pascale Burns, mother of four and Midtown Educational Foundation advocate, shared with more than 200 mothers on Saturday, Feb. 18.
Read MoreJust when you think you've "been there, done that," think again. So says Leona Martin a mother of four.
Read MoreFans who attended the Bulls' Jan. 1 game and donated a new children's coat or $15 or more received a ticket which allowed them to meet Korver and get an autograph.
Read MoreHundreds of kids will be cozy this winter, thanks to an effort by the Chicago Bulls called "Operation Warm."
Read More A huge "WOO HOO!" to Unilever and Walgreens, who helped provied a new activity and life skills learning area at the Metro Achievement Center, serving inner-city girls in Chicago from grades 4 through 12 last week.
Company's commitment to changing tomorrow manifests in generous contribution to support education efforts at Midtown Education Foundation
Read MoreUnilever and Walgreens unveiled a new activity and life skills learning area at the Midtown Education Foundation's Metro Achievement Center, USA, serving inner-city girls in Chicago from grades 4 through 12, at an event here yesterday evening.
Read MoreUnilever and Deerfield-based Walgreens unveiled a new activity and life skills learning area at the Metro Achievement Center, serving inner-city girls in Chicago from grades 4 through 12, at an event here Thursday.
Read More"How do you convince people to stay in a community when you have armed police officers shot down? It's devastating. ... It's like a war out here."
- Ald. Freddrenna Lyle, 6th