Zelle Tenorio vividly recalls when birdwatching became their passion. It was three years ago during a walk organized by Chicago BIPOC Birders and Out in Nature, an LGBTQ+ outdoor group. They watched a Caspian tern catch a fish, an experience they fondly described as the coolest thing ever. Since then, birdwatching and volunteering at events...
Franciscan Employee Celebrated for Children’s Safety Advocacy Marissa Adcock, the Injury Prevention Coordinator in Franciscan Health’s Trauma Services Department, has been honored with the Child Safety Advocacy Award at the Safe Kids Indiana Automotive Safety Program in Indianapolis. Her work focuses on ensuring children’s safety through child safety seat inspection events across Northern Indiana. Adcock...
In Baltimore, a significant event took place aimed at challenging stereotypes and providing fathers with essential resources. Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott joined City Council member Paris Gray in leading a stroller walk at Cylburn Arboretum. One participant, Sean Branch Jr., pushed his 3-week-old son in a stroller along a shaded path. As he walked,...
On Friday, over 400 residents and attendees gathered at Arrington Lagoon in Dawes Park, Evanston, to mark Juneteenth, the federal holiday celebrating the end of slavery in the United States. Recognized as a national holiday in 2021, June 19 commemorates the day when enslaved individuals in Galveston, Texas, learned of their freedom, more than two...
Fundraising events vary widely, and Gary’s Sojourner Truth House chose to host “Walk for Stability. Walk for Community. Walk for Hope.” This concise walk took place in Gary, engaging local residents to support a meaningful cause. On Saturday, June 13, 2026, the executive director of Sojourner Truth House, Angela Paul, alongside the director of client...
The annual Grapes on the Green event in downtown Northbrook returns for its fourth year, offering a summer tradition that local residents cherish. Sponsored by the Village of Northbrook and the Northbrook Park District, the event is set for June 20 at Village Green Park. It caters exclusively to adults, providing a relaxed atmosphere from...
Former President Barack Obama’s presidential center will feature a new comfort-food restaurant honoring Tafari Campbell, a renowned chef and a close family friend. Campbell, a member of the Obama family’s household, tragically passed away in 2023. The Obama Foundation shared in a press release that this new restaurant will recognize Campbell’s contributions as an award-winning...
A father from California, Keoki (Stephan) Silva, faced a sudden scare when his young daughter, Aria, nearly experienced a drowning incident. The event occurred at their Bakersfield home where Silva, 43, was supervising the 23-month-old near their pool on May 17, 2026. Aria was playing at the pool’s edge, reaching for a floating toy. She...
In Ireland, an unfortunate incident at a rescue center has brought attention to the challenges faced by abandoned pets and the organizations that care for them. Dundalk Dog Rescue (DDR) shared a video on May 28 revealing the discovery of a dog left outside their facility, accompanied by a note with minimal information. Security footage...
David Bippes had a vision when he brought his parents to a small plot of land in Englewood. This land, wedged between a railway track and homes, was set to become his latest community project. An Eagle Scout, Bippes found his calling for community gardens in high school. He now leads Litter Caterpillars, a volunteer...