Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago Pressroom
BGCC Kicks Off Round Two of its Innovative StartUp LaunchPad™ Program
By: Yahoo! Finance
Date: January 14, 2025
Chicago's youth partner with the city's leading entrepreneurs and University of Chicago Booth School of Business MBAs to develop and launch their first startups
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.
