Chicago Bears “Bear Down” Documentary

So, the Bears didn’t make it to the playoffs this year (insert sad face,) but you can help spread some good juju for next year and help a film come to fruition. "Bear Down" the documentary produced and directed by Chicago local Joseph Martinez is a true account of the relationships and family bonds surrounding the dedication of the game. The film is inspired by his own personal attributes with his father and enjoying games.

Move NATO Get Out The Way: A Food Revolution is here to STAY!

Chicago had thousands of people ready to start a revolution this weekend, and I’m not just talking about the NATO Summit! Saturday, May 19th was celebrity Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution Day, a global event that took place in 488 cities around the world!

CANstruction

Think about all the Diet Coke and beer cans we throw away each day- always thought they were useless trash, right? Wrong! Look no further than the work of local architects, designers, engineers and construction workers who are turning cans into pieces of art right here in Chicago! Not only are these cans art, they’re lifesavers, too! Who would have thought?!
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National Donut Day Started in Chicago!

such a coincidence that my first donut binge on twitter this week led right into national donut day today!! Way cooler is that I just found out this tradition, that falls on the first Friday of june every...
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Bin Donated…

I love creative, helpful, simple and super effective ideas that Chicagoans come up with everyday that continually make chicago the best city in the world- and I’m psyched today to highlight one that an old...
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CANstruction for Greater Chicago Food Depository

For years I have been a judge at a really unique mash up of uber creative architecture & philanthropy called "canstruction!" competing teams led by great chicago architects & designers build...