Whether you feel the heat of the sun or the chill of a snow flurry, an indoor pool means that you can swim no matter the weather report. Here are eight reasons why, even in the coldest months, it’s always the perfect time to sign up your child for swim lessons.
February 14, 2019
Score big this basketball season with this exclusive BOGO offer from the Chicago Bulls!
February 01, 2019
Find out at our screening of Most Likely to Succeed, a feature-length documentary that examines the history of education in the United States and reveals the growing shortcomings of conventional education methods in today's innovative world.
January 29, 2019
Looking for ways to give back to your community? The Y offers a variety of volunteer opportunities!
January 29, 2019
January 24, 2019
On January 9, Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart visited the Kelly Hall YMCA and spoke to leadership about potential partnerships with the Sheriff's Office.
January 10, 2019
On January 7, YMCA representatives were invited to Congresswoman Robin Kelly's in-district inauguration to the 116th Congress. Congresswoman Kelly is a longtime supporter of the YMCA.
January 09, 2019
The YMCA Adventure Guides and Explorers program has helped Mike Dietz and his children to build strong connections within their community and appreciate the outdoors together.
January 01, 2019
Ken Banas credits his children’s sense of confidence and ability to think about nature differently to the Y's Adventure Guides program. He recommends that all fathers take advantage of the experiences offered by the program, which helps foster their children’s growth and understanding of the world.
January 01, 2019
During the month of January, we're WAIVING our joiner fee for anyone who wishes to join the Y. This limited-time offer can save new members up to $109 upon joining - act fast, because this offer won't last!
January 01, 2019
Check out these easy-to-maintain New Year's Resolutions - sometimes the smallest changes can make the biggest impact. Let us help you make 2019 your best year yet!
December 27, 2018
When Jill Edelblute heard the YMCA of Metro Chicago needed a state expert, she went after the position “full-force.” Eleven years later, as our Senior Director of Government Relations, she’s still just as passionate about the Y’s mission.
December 12, 2018
The YMCA of Metro Chicago has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in opposition of the proposed changes to the public charge rules because of the far-reaching, negative impact they would have on the immigrant families we serve.
December 10, 2018
Polly Rhodes, Membership Experience Director, shares how and why she continues to serve at the Y for over 17 years.
December 03, 2018
Chico Tillmon, Executive Director of the Youth Safety and Violence Prevention program at the YMCA of Metro Chicago shares what he had to do in order to obtain higher education as a man with a criminal record. (Chicago Tribune)
November 21, 2018
Trevon Hamilton, a Kelly Hall YMCA youth was featured as the Neighbor to Know on The Brown House Experience T.V. show, P.A.T TV on Chicago Access Network Television. (CAN TV)
November 21, 2018
The YMCA of Metro Chicago joined forces with the Act Now Coalition, Brighton Park Neighborhood Council, and Youth Guidance to present budget recommendations to the Illinois State Board of Education that sustain critical afterschool funding.
November 20, 2018
For the second year in a row, the Kelly Hall Future Leaders Luncheon raised more than $160,000 to benefit youth and families in the West Humboldt Park community.
November 19, 2018
The season of giving is officially under way at the YMCA, and we are delighted to announce our participation in #GivingTuesday this year!
November 08, 2018
Naperville residents continue the annual tradition of gathering at the Fry Family YMCA to kick off the holidays. (Positively Naperville)
November 08, 2018