Chicago Hearing Society

01/30/2026

Check this out! CHS partnered with the Chicago Bears through providing Deaf performers for the National Anthem at home games this season. If you're interested in helping next season, reach out to KAguilar@anixter.org

Bear Down!

01/21/2026

Come join us tomorrow for our workshop "Keys and Cash: Managing Rent and Your Finances"

🗓️ Thursday, January 22nd
⏰ 5-8pm

Don't miss this opportunity to learn smart budgeting tips, how to manage rent, and steps you can take toward long-term financial stability. We look forward to seeing you there!

https://youtu.be/T4TSN6Y5zk8

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01/19/2026

Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s mission and vision! We are closed today, but we will see you tomorrow!

01/14/2026

Join us on January 19th, 1:30pm at the Elk Grove Public Library for a screening of "Red: A Crayon's ASL Story" with in-person activities and crafts!
More information and registration here: https://egvpl.libnet.info/event/15020398

01/13/2026

CHS in the News! We're excited to share two recent updates with you (direct link: https://conta.cc/3MZlyxV).

Email from Chicago Hearing Society   We’re excited to share two big updates that reflect our continued commitment to access, connection, and community impact. First, after working closely with the Chi

01/05/2026

Our January Pop Up Youth ASL class is coming up! This month, we will cover the theme of winter fun. It will be offered both online and in person. Classes are $25, and you can register on our website! Contact CHS with any questions- see you there!

12/31/2025

Happy New Year! We hope you have a safe and fun celebration! We are looking forward to a great year ahead.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas! We hope you have a great and safe holiday. We will be closed today and tomorrow, and will re-open the 26th!

12/23/2025

Because of you, families have found community, communication, and connection.

Baxter is a bright, curious 4-year-old with mild to moderate hearing loss due to complications at birth. Like many families, his parents faced uncertainty and fear in the early days of his diagnosis. But everything changed when they found the Chicago Hearing Society.

“I cried the first time I spoke to CHS,” his mom shared. “It was the first time someone truly understood what I wanted for my child and why.”

Through your generosity, CHS was there with advocacy, resources, and a Deaf Mentor who transformed Baxter’s world. His mom calls working with Quinn, their Deaf Mentor, “a game changer.” Baxter now lights up with confidence, and his ability to express himself continues to grow.

Because of you, stories like Baxter’s are happening every single day.

Just this year, your support made it possible for CHS to:
•Provide technology and training to 138 DeafBlind individuals
•Deliver information, case management, and referrals to 724 clients
•Serve 2,074 patients through our Medicaid-supported audiology clinic
•Educate 2,191 seniors on hearing loss and prevention
•Mentor 1,725 Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing children across Illinois

As we continue expanding CHS’s programs—including communication access, assistive technologies, and vital support services for people who are Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing—we invite you to make a gift today.

With your help, CHS ensures that people across every stage of life—from early childhood through older adulthood—can access the tools, resources, and community they deserve to live fully and independently.

To help us continue our mission, you can donate here!
https://chicagohearingsociety.org/appeal/

12/19/2025

Happy Holidays! As we head into the next two weeks, we want to make sure you know our hours! We hope you have a wondereful and safe holiday season.

We are closed:
December 24th and 25th
December 31st and January 1st

12/17/2025

🎉 Ready to start your ASL journey in 2026? 🤟

Chicago Hearing Society is excited to offer our first Adult American Sign Language (ASL) Class Session options for the new year! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to build your skills, we’ve got classes designed to help you communicate with confidence and connect with the Deaf community. 🌟

Learn more and register here: https://chicagohearingsociety.org/services/chs-adult-sign-language-classes/

Start 2026 with a new language and new connections — sign up today! 👐💬

12/12/2025

🌟 Meet Baxter 🌟
Baxter is a bright, curious 4-year-old with mild to moderate hearing loss. When his family connected with the Chicago Hearing Society (a division of Anixter Center), everything changed. Through advocacy, sign language classes, and a Deaf Mentor, Baxter gained the tools to thrive—and his parents found a supportive community that truly understood their journey.
🙏 Please consider making a gift today to ensure more children and families can access the community, tools, and opportunities they deserve: www.chicagohearingsociety.org/appeal