Chicago’s small arts organizations present diverse and affordable alternatives to holiday fare this December, from aerial dance and unique theatrical adaptations to music concerts, live literature, visual art exhibits and more   With most tickets ranging from free to $25, programming is accessible to audiences…

New Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation survey indicates Chicago’s small arts sector is thriving artistically, employing more than 4,500 artists and presenting more than 1,800 productions, exhibitions, concerts and special events annually   Survey of 77 small arts organizations across the city, most with annual…

Eleven percent of the greater Chicagoland region is made up of protected natural areas, like wetlands, forests, and prairies.  These areas are critical to our region’s quality of life and help to clean our water and air, provide wildlife habitat, absorb stormwater, and allow people…