The beginning of the school year might make you think of fresh pencils, new folders and maybe even starting a new school. A new year lets you start again and decide if you’d rather fit in or stand out. It’s a great opportunity to re-invent yourself, and what better way than getting involved in a…
Pulaski Day: Honoring the Unsung Heroes of the American Revolution
When you think of the American Revolution, you may think of names like George Washington or Thomas Jefferson. 2026 marks 250 years since the Revolution, and the semiquincentennial will be celebrated throughout the year while we reflect on our country's beginning and look ahead to our future. On the first Monday in March, Illinois celebrates…
Celebrating Jane Addams Day
In 2007, the State of Illinois designated December 10th as Jane Addams Day. Celebrated on the day of her historic Nobel Peace Prize win, this day commemorates Jane Addams’ dedication to public service and social work. A reformer, activist and suffragist, Addams is known in Chicago through her work on Hull House, a settlement house…
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