Biographies are marketed as enlightening accounts of influential and captivating people. But when Sarah Churchwell, a New Trier High School alumna, read a biography to learn more about the tragic death of icon Marilyn Monroe, she did not feel enlightened. So she read another one. And another one. Each one told a different story, and […]
In our Better News series, we highlight extraordinary people from Chicago, the suburbs and the North Shore who are making a difference — and headlines — in the process. In this round-up, we are tracking local Olympians as they compete for gold in Beijing, the Dance Data Project’s president and founder is challenging stereotypes in […]
Plus, LA’s Sweetgreen opens in Greenbrae, and new shops celebrate everything from the joy of pudding to low-impact living. Featured: Sorella A new restaurant from the team behind San Francisco’s two-Michelin-starred Acquerello arrived in San Francisco in December. The name, Italian for “sister,” reflects the same traditional Italian focus as the mothership with a tilt toward […]
Between Valentine’s Day, the Lunar New Year, Mardi Gras and the Superbowl, there’s a lot going on this year in February. On top of that there’s the usual wealth of art, comedy, music and film not to be missed – especially the exhibition on Sausalito’s own Edith Heath and her work. Featured: Heath Ceramics at […]
From North Shore Restaurant Month and Downtown Evanston’s Hygge Fest to the Chicago Auto Show and The Orchid Show, there’s so much you won’t want to miss this month. All Month Evita at Drury Lane Theatre View this post on Instagram A post shared by Drury Lane Theatre & Events (@drurylaneproductions) Evita tells the story […]
February is Black History Month, a time to honor and celebrate the contributions Black people have made to the world. From special exhibits to supporting Black-led organizations, here are 13 ways to honor Black History Month around Chicago. Arts & Theater BLACK HISTORY 24/7/365: The Women of American Black History The city of Evanston and the […]
Please join Make It Better Media Group’s Founder and Chief Visionary Officer, Susan B. Noyes, for a very special Family Fireside Chat on Feb. 3. She will be joined by her mother Virginia Blankenbaker, sister Betsy Murphy, daughter Emma Noyes, and nephew Willie Griswold. Learn how matriarch Virginia has faced challenges, lived fully and inspired […]
Despite the winter cold settling in, there are some great activities to take advantage of in Chicago and the suburbs this weekend. From free museum days to a night of blues and meditation in the forest, here are five ways things to do this weekend in Chicago and the suburbs. All weekend: The Office Experience […]
On Monday, Jan. 17, we recognize Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. To honor Dr. King’s life, work, and legacy, here are nine ways to celebrate MLK Day virtually or in person. 1. Cradles to Crayons Chicago’s MLK Day of Service To commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and his legacy of service, Cradles to Crayons […]
Women as a group face many financial challenges. We earn less on average during our careers compared to men, and we compound that shortcoming by investing less. One in five divorced women lives in poverty. All of these shortfalls send us into retirement with significantly smaller nest eggs than men have — yet we live […]
