Rarely do we have a little extra cash around, but with the weather being how it's been we have managed to save money that would otherwise have been spent at a beer garden. What to do with the extra cash? How about drinking and running for a good cause? We thought we'd highlight a few charitable events coming up this month that are sure to put a benevolent smile on your face. The AIDS Marathon... more ›

Rep. Bobby Rush and two co-sponsors introduced a bill to the U.S. House of Representatives in January that would allow groups to hand out condoms to inmates. The Tribune reports that inmates are 5 times more likely to contract HIV than others. A similar bill was struck down by an Illinois State House committee 6-5 on Thursday, leaving the controversial and unpopular issue in the hands of the U.S. Senate. The AIDS foundation of Chicago,... more ›

There are all kinds of ways to volunteer and support your causes. Some require that you walk a 5K. Many take time and dedication. Most are geared at raising money. So if you’re a little light on the time and effort, and walking just isn’t your thing, maybe you’d like to donate some cash to the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) this Thursday and eat chocolate all night. As far as that whole community service thing goes, there are certainly less appealing options. more ›

Halfway through reading about Tom Tunney's proposal for the city, we had to start over. We searched and searched, scratching our heads, thinking, "Wait, is a Chicago alderman actually doing something?" Inspired, we smiled wide. So THIS is why we vote in local elections! more ›

Last time Chicagoist went to a chocolate party, we woke up next to a log cabin republican, and his dog knute. We hope we have better luck this year at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s must-attend event, The World of Chocolate. Chicago’s finest chocolatiers, restaurants, caterers, and hotels will provide a spread like none seen since Augustus Gloop tanked into Willie Wonka’s cocoa canal. This year we plan to smuggle in a milk chug under our cumber bund, thank the stars we haven’t yet put on our winter weight! more ›

Now in its 13th year, Dance For Life has raised over $2 million in the fight against HIV & AIDS by bringing together Chicago's premiere dance companies for an evening of performances. This event, which takes place on August 28, benefits the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Chicago House, Project VIDA and the Dance for Life Fund. The dance companies participating include Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, the Joffrey Ballet of Chicago, Muntu Dance Theatre of Chicago, and River North Chicago Dance Company. Hosting the show will be Dean Richards, the entertainment critic and reporter for WGN Radio and Television. more ›