Chicago Academy of Sciences in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago Academy of Sciences in Chicago, Illinois

Founded in 1857, the Chicago Academy of Sciences holds the distinction of being the oldest scientific institution in the Midwest United States. It was established by a group of passionate naturalists with the vision of advancing science.

Kyiv, Ukraine 5053 Miles Away From Chicago Illinois

Kyiv, Ukraine 5053 Miles Away From Chicago Illinois

On a chilly January day, while taking a stroll in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois, I stumbled upon a sign that caught my attention. I had been daydreaming about escaping the Midwest and venturing off to Ukraine.