Fritzie Fritzshall, the president of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center and a Holocaust survivor, has died at 91, the museum announced on Sunday. “Fritzie Fritzshall devoted her life to combatting hatred and prejudice, inspiring people to become Upstanders instead of bystanders, and speaking out to make our world a better place,” the museum […]
Summer break and warm weather is upon us — make plans to (finally) attend your favorite events and festivals, including Pride celebrations, Evanston’s Garden Walk, Old Town’s Art Fair and more. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago! All Month Rockin’ in the Park Concert Series Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district […]
Boat cruises, dining and cocktails, Ferris wheel rides and fireworks will begin their long-awaited return this month to Chicago’s iconic Navy Pier. With stringent Covid-19 sanitation practices and safety protocols in place — from the garages to the shops, restaurants and the new 223-room Sable Hotel — guests should feel secure their visits will be […]
Spring is in the air, baseball is back (with fans!), and the expanded Covid-19 vaccine rollout has us hopeful for brighter days ahead. Here are the best virtual and in-person things to do this April around Chicago and the suburbs. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago! All Month Major League Baseball […]
March in Chicago might be all about the St. Paddy’s Day green, but we’re taking some liberties and adding eco-conscious ways you can go “green” this month too. The parades are canceled (though in a surprise move the city still dyed the Chicago River its signature St. Patrick’s Day green!) but there are still plenty […]
The Museum of Science and Industry reopens March 7 (with exclusive Member Days March 4-6) with a can’t-miss exhibition celebrating 80 years of the Marvel universe. You need not be a hardcore comic book fan to geek out on this deep dive into Marvel history. Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes at the Museum of Science […]
This pandemic will surely be noted as a critical point in history. Health and safety are at the forefront of this battle, but share a spotlight with the world’s fight against climate change and anti-racist movements. With history happening fast and at such a broad scale, the Chicago History Museum is a significant organization dedicated […]
He was born in South Africa in 1918. He died at the age of 95. And in between, he served 27 years in prison for treason, emancipated his country from white minority rule, and eventually governed as its first Black president. His name was Nelson Mandela, and he was a revolutionary. Even seven years after […]
Holiday festivities will look a whole lot different this year, but there’s one sparkling constant you can count on—seas of twinkling lights adorning many of our favorite local destinations. Here are six spots where you can safely savor seasonal light installations. Mag Mile Lights Festival There won’t be a parade this year, but Michigan Ave. […]
Editor’s Note: As of Wednesday, November 18, the FRIENDS Experience is closed due to increased Covid-19 cases and government mandates. Slated to be open through Jan. 3, they hope to re-open March 17, 2021 at its current location. Ever wondered what it would be like to pull up a chair in Monica’s spotless kitchen, grab […]
