Community Calendar

Join us in May for WBEZ Chicago’s inaugural WBEZ 91.5K. During this virtual neighborhood 5k Chicagoland residents will have an opportunity to get active and learn more about the communities that make up our great region. Experience Chicago’s dynamic neighborhoods as you choose your own adventure and create your own route-inspired by a Curious City story. Curious City dove into the archives to find some amazing stories and paired them with areas for runners to explore. Whether you’re a runner, walker or jogger we invite you to join other Chicagoland residents with inquisitive minds on a journey of discovery and curiosity alongside your favorite public radio journalists and personalities. All ages, paces and faces are welcome so lace up your shoes and traverse the city with us, one 5K at a time!

Join us in May for WBEZ Chicago’s inaugural WBEZ 91.5K. During this virtual neighborhood 5k Chicagoland residents will have an opportunity to get active and learn more about the communities that make up our great region. Experience Chicago’s dynamic neighborhoods as you choose your own adventure and create your own route-inspired by a Curious City story. Curious City dove into the archives to find some amazing stories and paired them with areas for runners to explore. Whether you’re a runner, walker or jogger we invite you to join other Chicagoland residents with inquisitive minds on a journey of discovery and curiosity alongside your favorite public radio journalists and personalities. All ages, paces and faces are welcome so lace up your shoes and traverse the city with us, one 5K at a time!

Join us in May for WBEZ Chicago’s inaugural WBEZ 91.5K. During this virtual neighborhood 5k Chicagoland residents will have an opportunity to get active and learn more about the communities that make up our great region. Experience Chicago’s dynamic neighborhoods as you choose your own adventure and create your own route-inspired by a Curious City story. Curious City dove into the archives to find some amazing stories and paired them with areas for runners to explore. Whether you’re a runner, walker or jogger we invite you to join other Chicagoland residents with inquisitive minds on a journey of discovery and curiosity alongside your favorite public radio journalists and personalities. All ages, paces and faces are welcome so lace up your shoes and traverse the city with us, one 5K at a time!

Join us in May for WBEZ Chicago’s inaugural WBEZ 91.5K. During this virtual neighborhood 5k Chicagoland residents will have an opportunity to get active and learn more about the communities that make up our great region. Experience Chicago’s dynamic neighborhoods as you choose your own adventure and create your own route-inspired by a Curious City story. Curious City dove into the archives to find some amazing stories and paired them with areas for runners to explore. Whether you’re a runner, walker or jogger we invite you to join other Chicagoland residents with inquisitive minds on a journey of discovery and curiosity alongside your favorite public radio journalists and personalities. All ages, paces and faces are welcome so lace up your shoes and traverse the city with us, one 5K at a time!

A conversation with Tony Simmons about his mental health journey, strength in reaching out, and athletes during Mental Health Awareness Month. Tony De’Angelo Simmons, known as Touchdown Tony, played for the University of Wisconsin Badgers from 1993-1998. He is a multi-sport athlete playing football and track & field. He is a Rose Bowl Champion and multi-bowl winner. He owned the TD record at 23 hence the name Touchdown Tony. He is a former NFL, NFLE, CFL and Arena Football player. He played in the NFL for the Patriots with Tom Brady, Browns, Colts, Texans, and Giants. Also, during his 5-year career in the NFL, he played for the Barcelona Dragons in NFL Europe. Tony joined the Cast of American Grit, an American reality television that premiered in 2016 and stars WWE wrestler John Cena. He came in 3rd overall, second team place on the show. You can learn more about Tony here: https://www.tdtony.com/about/ We will talk about Tony’s mental health journey, strength in reaching out, athletes and mental health, and more. There will be an opportunity for participants to ask Tony questions. Contact: Miriam Ament, Miriam@noshameonu.org No Shame On U is a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to eliminating the stigma associated with mental health conditions and raising awareness. Our goal is for the people who need help to seek it, for family members and friends to know how to provide proper support and to save lives. http://www.noshameonu.org/

Join us in May for WBEZ Chicago’s inaugural WBEZ 91.5K. During this virtual neighborhood 5k Chicagoland residents will have an opportunity to get active and learn more about the communities that make up our great region. Experience Chicago’s dynamic neighborhoods as you choose your own adventure and create your own route-inspired by a Curious City story. Curious City dove into the archives to find some amazing stories and paired them with areas for runners to explore. Whether you’re a runner, walker or jogger we invite you to join other Chicagoland residents with inquisitive minds on a journey of discovery and curiosity alongside your favorite public radio journalists and personalities. All ages, paces and faces are welcome so lace up your shoes and traverse the city with us, one 5K at a time!

Join us in May for WBEZ Chicago’s inaugural WBEZ 91.5K. During this virtual neighborhood 5k Chicagoland residents will have an opportunity to get active and learn more about the communities that make up our great region. Experience Chicago’s dynamic neighborhoods as you choose your own adventure and create your own route-inspired by a Curious City story. Curious City dove into the archives to find some amazing stories and paired them with areas for runners to explore. Whether you’re a runner, walker or jogger we invite you to join other Chicagoland residents with inquisitive minds on a journey of discovery and curiosity alongside your favorite public radio journalists and personalities. All ages, paces and faces are welcome so lace up your shoes and traverse the city with us, one 5K at a time!

Join us in May for WBEZ Chicago’s inaugural WBEZ 91.5K. During this virtual neighborhood 5k Chicagoland residents will have an opportunity to get active and learn more about the communities that make up our great region. Experience Chicago’s dynamic neighborhoods as you choose your own adventure and create your own route-inspired by a Curious City story. Curious City dove into the archives to find some amazing stories and paired them with areas for runners to explore. Whether you’re a runner, walker or jogger we invite you to join other Chicagoland residents with inquisitive minds on a journey of discovery and curiosity alongside your favorite public radio journalists and personalities. All ages, paces and faces are welcome so lace up your shoes and traverse the city with us, one 5K at a time!

Join us in May for WBEZ Chicago’s inaugural WBEZ 91.5K. During this virtual neighborhood 5k Chicagoland residents will have an opportunity to get active and learn more about the communities that make up our great region. Experience Chicago’s dynamic neighborhoods as you choose your own adventure and create your own route-inspired by a Curious City story. Curious City dove into the archives to find some amazing stories and paired them with areas for runners to explore. Whether you’re a runner, walker or jogger we invite you to join other Chicagoland residents with inquisitive minds on a journey of discovery and curiosity alongside your favorite public radio journalists and personalities. All ages, paces and faces are welcome so lace up your shoes and traverse the city with us, one 5K at a time!

Join us in May for WBEZ Chicago’s inaugural WBEZ 91.5K. During this virtual neighborhood 5k Chicagoland residents will have an opportunity to get active and learn more about the communities that make up our great region. Experience Chicago’s dynamic neighborhoods as you choose your own adventure and create your own route-inspired by a Curious City story. Curious City dove into the archives to find some amazing stories and paired them with areas for runners to explore. Whether you’re a runner, walker or jogger we invite you to join other Chicagoland residents with inquisitive minds on a journey of discovery and curiosity alongside your favorite public radio journalists and personalities. All ages, paces and faces are welcome so lace up your shoes and traverse the city with us, one 5K at a time!