This group is for those people in the education profession with a passion for their work who want to stay informed about developments in education policy, issues, research, best practices, etc. It will provide opportunities to share recent findings in effective ways to improve student outcomes and school environments. We will seek ways to take action in support of our best interests in the public realm. If you enjoy following current events and digging deeper than the obvious simple rhetoric o …

There is a common theme behind the destruction of 80% of the world's old growth forests, global warming, our addiction to oil, and the devastation of Indigenous communities around the globe: powerful multi-national corporations seeking to maximize short-term profits while disregarding long-term consequences. Meet others who seek to save our planet through creative protest, public awareness, and non-violent direct action. Everyone is welcome -- from seasoned activists to people who just want to l …

Our new chapter is up and running with new leadership! We are dedicated to furthering feminist issues for the women in our area including employment, sexual harassment, pay equity, reproductive choice, sexual violence, and educational issues. Our intention is to make a difference in the lives of the women in our area by dedicating ourselves to several key projects each year, and through community outreach and political activities Educating and empowering the women of Chicago's North and Northwe …

The objective of the Big Picture Book Club is to provide a forum for having fun, with friends old and new, while reading and discussing the best, serious, non-fiction books about the Big Picture questions of our history, our time, and our lives.  It's focused on books addressing the big questions of human history, science and technology, social and political issues, the future, and how we, as individuals, can flourish and even make a difference in the Big Picture. You can check out an initial l …

Meet other women, city-wide and in the suburbs, who are interested in the topic of Feminism. Discuss current issues, such as equal rights, politics, and standing up for what you believe.

PURPOSE OF THE GROUP: InTownGays are focused on connecting interesting people from all walks of life, who live South of Diversey Avenue (2800N) down into the Chicago Loop and East of the Chicago River, who happen to be gay. This is an agenda-free group focused on friendship and fun. We recognize that for a variety of reasons that it isn’t always possible to make it up to the Lakeview and Andersonville neighborhoods. We also respect where you stand on your being-out status. We host get-togethers …