How can we stir up some festive cheer while we are stuck at home over the holidays? Since we have the time, it’s the perfect excuse to have a marathon of movies and tv shows that bring just a bit of normalcy back into our lives. You can even have distant family join in on […]
For the past several years, Chicago journalist Whitney Reynolds has had the same big-picture goal: for her uplifting talk show to reach a broader audience. And in a tumultuous year — during which just about everyone could use some good news — she got it. Beginning Jan. 6, 2021, “The Whitney Reynolds Show” will be […]
Finally — the end of 2020 is here (do you hear the collective sigh, too?). With the close of the year comes the festive holiday season, another spent social distancing. But even from your home — or braving the outdoors — there are still events, ways to give back, virtual concerts and more to keep […]
Goodbye, 2020, and good riddance. No one will be sorry to see you go. But as terrible a year as it was for world health, American politics, and climate change crises, I will admit begrudgingly that there was one silver lining amid the misery: people were inspired (by necessity, yes, but still) to cook for […]
Goodbye, 2020, and good riddance. No one will be sorry to see you go. But as terrible a year as it was for world health, American politics, and climate change crises, I will admit begrudgingly that there was one silver lining amid the misery: people were inspired (by necessity, yes, but still) to cook for […]
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. […]
Make It Better Media Group celebrated National Philanthropy Day a little differently this year. In a new virtual world, we turned to quarantine’s saving grace, Zoom, to keep our annual celebration alive. And although it looked a bit different this year, it was just as special. This virtual event was presented by Bank of America […]
The pandemic has forced the cancellation of so many beloved traditions in 2020, so we’re thrilled to see how one of our holiday favorites, the BMO Harris Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, has pivoted to keep things festive this season. Although the country’s third-largest parade won’t be happening this year, Michigan Avenue will still shine bright […]
After an eight-month hiatus as a result of the pandemic, guests took their first steps back inside one of Disneyland’s theme parks today.
Whatever Thanksgiving might look like to you and your family this year, help ease the stress and up the nostalgia by settling down with the perfect movie. Here are some of our favorites, broken down by category, but all equally perfect for post-feast relaxing. Family Favorites This is the list for the family-bubble gatherings, the […]
