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  • 10/08/2025

A Journey of Resilience and Joy: Alysha's Story

When Christine and Lou adopted their daughter Alysha from Bulgaria, they struggled to find the right support for her trauma and learning needs—until they discovered Easterseals Academy. Through compassionate, trauma-informed care, Alysha gained confidence, joy, and independence, inspiring her parents to make a legacy gift so more children can thrive as she has.

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  • 09/29/2025

Q&A with Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford's Board Member, Gary Kohn

Architect Gary Kohn first connected with Easterseals in 2003 while designing the Easterseals Academy in Chicago. What began as a professional project grew into a lasting commitment—Gary has now served nearly 10 years on the ECR Board of Directors.

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  • 08/28/2025

A Storytelling Journey for Learners of All Abilities: Easterseals Academy Time Capsule Project

This summer, Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford (ECR) partnered with Once Upon Our Time Capsule to bring an innovative, inclusive storytelling experience to Easterseals Academy students.

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  • 08/08/2025

White Sox Youth Baseball Camp Hits a Home Run!

Easterseals Academy students had an unforgettable experience at our recent White Sox Youth Baseball Camp at Easterseals Academy's Chicago and Tinley Park Campuses!

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  • 07/30/2025

A Place in the Classroom: Seth's Story

With the right support system, a student once isolated from his peers found his way back to learning and belonging.

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  • 06/16/2025

How HB Threads and the Chicago White Sox Are Making a Difference

At HB Threads, we've always believed in the power of meaningful work and the importance of community. That's why we're incredibly proud of our partnership with the Chicago White Sox.

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  • 05/12/2025

What Head Start Gave Me: Jazmin's Story

How a casual walk with her daughter changed the course of one mother's life.

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  • 05/12/2025

How I Discovered My Life’s Purpose: Tanya's Story

Head Start gave Tanya and her daughter confidence, and also directed Tanya's passion toward advocacy.

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  • 04/28/2025

JP's Journey with Easterseals

After their son was diagnosed with a neurological disorder, a family turned to Easterseals for support and resources.

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