Estudiante de La Villita Recibe el Premio del Joven del Año

By: Univision

Date: March 10, 2025

Michael G. y su madre hablan con Univision sobre ganar el premio Joven del Año.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Announces 2025 Youth of the Year Winner

By: WGN-TV

Date: March 7, 2025

Spotlight Chicago interviews the 2025 Youth of the Year Michael G. to discuss his recent win.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Reveals Youth of the Year Winner

By: FOX 32

Date: March 7, 2025

2025 Youth of the Year Michael G. and Fern Lopez, Club Director of True Value Club speak with FOX-32.

Federal Grant Funding Cuts Impact Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Locations

By: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago

Date: January 29, 2025

Despite funding cuts, BGCC to ensure impacted youth have access to programs at 8 locations across the city.

Photos from the Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition

By: Chicago Tribune

Date: January 17, 2025

Club member Aiden places second at Foley & Lardner LLP’s Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition.

BGCC Kicks Off Round Two of its Innovative StartUp LaunchPad™ Program

By: Yahoo! Finance

Date: January 14, 2025

BGCC members will work with the city's leading entrepreneurs and University of Chicago to launch their first startups.

STEM Program Gives Club Members Hands-On Experience with Science

By: Chicago Tribune

Date: December 22, 2024

Club member Camarria profiled after she finds scientific discovery with cancer-fighting properties.

BGCC Member Finds Medical Discovery During STEM Program

By: The Washington Post

Date: December 22, 2024

BGCC Club member featured in The Washington Post after being published in medical journal.

Northwestern Hospital Nurses Donates Gifts to BGCC Kids

By: CBS-2 Chicago

Date: December 20, 2024

Lurie Cancer Center at Northwestern Medicine donates gifts to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club members.

Ahead of Winter Classic, Blackhawks, NHL Reveal New Mural on BGCC Club

By: WGN-TV

Date: December 16, 2024

Blackhawks hold ceremony at True Value Club to unveil new mural and sport court, featuring Conor Bedard.

NHL, Blackhawks Unveil New Mural at True Value Club

By: NHL.com

Date: December 16, 2024

Chicago Blackhawks and Conor Bedard help open new sport court featuring a mural on our True Value Club.

Bears Linebacker T.J. Edwards Gives BGCC Family Holiday Surprise

By: FOX 32

Date: December 9, 2024

Bears linebacker T.J. Edwards gifts Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago family with entire wish list during holiday season.

Bulls’ Nikola Vučević treats BGCC kids to holiday shopping spree

By: FOX 32

Date: December 7, 2024

Bull's Nikola Vučević spends the morning with BGCC's kids during unforgettable shopping spree.

Bears' Jaylon Johnson Gives BGCC's Kids Fun Day at Navy Pier

By: FOX 32

Date: December 3, 2024

FlyOver Chicago at Navy Pier teams up with Bears' Jaylon Johnson to give BGCC's kids a fantastic experience.

Day of Giving: Learn How to Swim with the Red Cross and Boys & Girls Clubs

By: CBS 2 – Chicago

Date: December 3, 2024

This segment features how these two nonprofits partner to help Chicago's kids learn how to swim.

Chicago Bears Players Highlight BGCC During My Cause My Cleats Campaign

By: ChicagoBears.com

Date: November 28, 2024

Bears players Braxton Jones and Rome Odunze represent BGCC on their cleats during charity week in the NFL.

Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Gives Back to Bridgeport Community

By: CBS 2 – Chicago

Date: November 27, 2024

In Bridgeport, BGCC hands out meals to plated Thanksgiving meals for annual dinner.

BGCC's McCartin Club Hosts Annual Thanksgiving Dinner

By: Chicago Sun-Times

Date: November 27, 2024

Read about how McCartin Club's annual Thanksgiving dinner brings together community for Bridgeport.

Annual Summer Ball Raises More Than $2.4M for BGCC's Kids

By: Modern Luxury

Date: October 24, 2024

In this feature from Modern Luxury, BGCC's Woman's Board is highlighted for their fundraising efforts.

BGCC's Woman's Board's Annual Fundraiser Featured in Photo Spread

By: Sheridan Road

Date: August 14, 2024

Enjoy Sheridan Road's photo spread featuring images from the 75th Annual Summer Ball.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Celebrate 19th Annual Lawn Ball

By: Classic Chicago Magazine

Date: July 15, 2024

Read about the 19th Annual Lawn Ball hosted by BGCC's Guild Board at Saddle & Cycle.

During Second Race Weekend, NASCAR Makes a Pit Stop at BGCC

By: FOX 32

Date: July 3, 2024

Club members experience a day full of NASCAR fun during this FOX 32 segment full of fun and games.

NASCAR Hosts Interactive Day for BGCC's Kids Ahead of Race Day in Chicago 

By: FOX 32

Date: July 3, 2024

FOX 32 Chicago covers the NASCAR week at our Clubs, featuring a stock car and event for our Club members.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Celebrate 75th Annual Summer Ball

By: Classic Chicago Magazine

Date: June 17, 2024

Read about the 75th Annual Summer Ball hosted by BGCC's Woman's Board at the Museum of Contemporary Art.

BGCC's StartUp LaunchPad Program Empowering Youth Business Leaders

By: WGN-TV

Date: June 5, 2024

Club member Tyson is interviewed to discuss his involvement in BGCC's first entrepreneurial program.

BGCC, NAMI Bringing Counseling, Resources to Chicago's Youth

By: CBS 2 – Chicago

Date: May 31, 2024

Former Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago CEO and NAMI CEO discuss mental health programs.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Announce
Youth of the Year

By: FOX-32

Date: March 11, 2024

2024 Youth of the Year Ebonnye and BGCC's Chief Program Officer speak with FOX-32.

Chicago Teen Wins Prestigious BGCC Youth
of the Year Award

By: WGN-TV

Date: March 8, 2024

Spotlight Chicago interviews our 2024 Youth of the Year Ebonnye to discuss her recent win.

BGCC Members Participate in CFD 'Firefighter for a Day' Event

By: FOX-32 Chicago

Date: February 9, 2024

60 BGCC Club members participated Chicago Fire Department's career event, "Firefighter for a Day."

Chicago White Sox Visit BGCC Club Before Spring Training Starts

By: MLB.com

Date: January 30, 2024

In preparation of the 2024 baseball season, White Sox players and manager Pedro Grifol visit Club members.

White Sox 'Give Back to the Kids' at Boys & Girls Club in Bridgeport

By: Chicago Sun-Times

Date: January 25, 2024

White Sox players participated in Club activities hosted by members to show them what it's like to be a Club kid.

Chicago Bulls Donate the James R. Jordan Club Building to BGCC

By: NBA.com

Date: October 12, 2023

Partners Chicago Bulls announce the donation of the James R. Jordan Club building to BGCC.

BGCC Dancers Featured on WGN's Spotlight Chicago, Dance In-Studio

By: WGN-TV

Date: September 25, 2023

Four of BGCC's dancers join partner Creative Netwerk for a feature on the dance program at our Clubs.

WGN's Spotlight Chicago Highlights BGCC's Journey Out West Trip

By: WGN-TV

Date: September 20, 2023

Staff member and Club alum visit WGN's Spotlight Chicago in-studio to discuss the Journey out West trip.

BEAR Construction Completes New Boys & Girls Club Location 

By: ConnectCRE

Date: August 21, 2023

The construction company who built the new Rusu-McCartin Club, reports on their efforts for the project.

New Youth Campus Opens on West Side, Co-Hosting Police, Fire Training Center

By: Austin Weekly News

Date: August 21, 2023

Local publication Austin Weekly covers the ribbon-cutting ceremony, with several interviews from attendees.

New Boys & Girls Club is Good for Neighborhood, Local Leaders Say

By: Block Club Chicago

Date: August 21, 2023

Block Club Chicago reports on the opening of the new Rusu-McCartin Club on the city's West Side.

New Boys & Girls Club Location Opens on Chicago's West Side 

By: WBBM 780AM

Date: August 18, 2023

WBBM Newsradio covers the new Rusu-McCartin Club ribbon cutting event with interviews of Chicago's youth.

BGCC Unveils First Newly-Built Club in a Generation on Chicago's West Side

By: Chicago Defender

Date: August 18, 2023

Chicago Defender gives an overview look at what the new Rusu-McCartin Club will provide Chicago's youth.

New Boys & Girls Club Opens on the West Side 'By Our Young People'

By: Chicago Sun-Times

Date: August 18, 2023

Chicago Sun-Times reports on the ribbon cutting event at the newly-built Rusu-McCartin Club.

New Boys & Girls Club Opens on Chicago's West Side

By: FOX-32 Chicago

Date: August 18, 2023

FOX-32 Chicago reports on the ribbon-cutting ceremony that happened at the new Rusu-McCartin Club.

New Boys & Girls Clubs Facility Opens on the West Side

By: CBS 2 - Chicago

Date: August 18, 2023

CBS 2 - Chicago gives a behind-the-scenes look at the new Rusu-McCartin Club and its ribbon cutting ceremony.

BGCC Unveils First Newly-Built Club in a Generation on City's West Side

By: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago

Date: August 18, 2023

BGCC unveils new Rusu-McCartin Club at a ribbon cutting ceremony. The Club is the first of its kind in over 25 years.

BGCC Kids Surprised with Gifts, Candy from First Responders

By: FOX-32 Chicago

Date: April 18, 2023

FOX-32 Chicago was there to witness more than 150 gifts being given to True Value Boys & Girls Club kids.

Chicago Students Get Swimming Lessons and Chance to Learn Skills

By: Chalkbeat Chicago

Date: March 27, 2023

Chalkbeat Chicago visits the Dr. King Club to highlight the aquatics program and partnership with LEARN Charter.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Names 2023
Youth of the Year

By: FOX-32 Chicago

Date: March 3, 2023

FOX-32 Chicago interviews 2023 Youth of the Year Tyson live on-air with Club Director George Colone.

Boys & Girls Dr. King Club Celebrates 70 Years in East Garfield Park   

By: WGN-9 Chicago

Date: January 27, 2023

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club member Trenton featured on Block Club Chicago's weekly podcast.

Boys & Girls Clubs Hosting King Club Swim Meet, Basketball Camp

By: CBS 2 - Chicago

Date: January 20, 2023

Featured segment on the Dr. King Club 70th anniversary event featuring a swim meet and basketball tournament.

Thanksgiving Festivities in Full Swing in Chicago, People Giving Back

By: CBS 2 - Chicago

Date: November 23, 2022

CBS-2 Chicago features Boys & Girls Clubs in their roundup of Thanksgiving activities around the city.

Valentine Club Hands Out 500 Thanksgiving Meals to Families

By: Chicago Sun-Times

Date: November 23, 2022

Story featuring the annual Valentine Boys & Girls Clubs Thanksgiving food and meal drive to the community.

BGCC Keystone Club Celebrates Winning National Award

By: WGN-9 Chicago

Date: August 5, 2022

Four Club members are interviewed live on WGN-TV to discuss their National Keystone Award win.

Chicago Teens Do Have Places to Go This Summer

By: Mary Ellen Caron, Mimi LeClair, Mary Ann Mahon-Huels | Chicago Sun-Times

Date: May 26, 2022

Read the op-ed regarding places our teens can go this summer to stay productive and engaged.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Receives Multi-Million Dollar Donation

By: CBS 2 - Chicago

Date: March 18, 2022

CBS-2 Chicago covers the news of Mackenzie Scott's $8.3M donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Receives $8.3M  From Mackenzie Scott

By: Crain's Chicago Business

Date: March 18, 2022

In a multi-million dollar donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, BGCC's Chief of Staff discusses Ms. Scott's gift.

$8.3M Gift From Mackenzie Scott One of BGCC's Largest Gifts in Organization History 

By: Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago

Date: March 17, 2022

Read the press release announcing Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's donation from philanthropist Mackenzie Scott.

BGCC's Youth of the Year winner Keyontae appears on WGN's Very Own

By: WGN-9 Chicago

Date: March 4, 2022

2022 Youth of the Year Keyontae and Dr. King Club Director Anita Douglas join WGN for an in-studio interview.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago's 2022 Youth of the Year Announced 

By: FOX-32 Chicago

Date: March 4, 2022

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Club member Keyontae is joined by Club Director Anita Douglas for a live interview.