JCC Chicago again made history this year. Women assumed the top leadership positions for the first time at this 115-year-old powerhouse Jewish community organization — the largest in North America. Addie Goodman became the 12th President and CEO, as Marisa Mandrea rose to Board Chair. They bring infectious can-do attitude and energy, marketing and governance expertise, and […]
This weekend, get a behind-the-scenes look at some of Chicago’s most historic buildings, sample chocolate and wine, explore Chicago Botanic Garden while it’s decorated for Halloween, and more. “Jane Eyre” Oct. 16-27 Chicago Watch Charlotte Brontë’s novel come to life with choreography by Cathy Marston and music by Philip Feeney in this Chicago premiere […]
If you’ve ever wished you could give those who are homeless something more impactful than your spare change—we’ve got just the thing for you: a Better Card for the Homeless. This card lists organizations vetted by Better (formerly Make It Better) that will provide food, shelter, or other helpful services in the Chicago region. In […]
Partner with YMCA of Metro Chicago and see Better match your gift! Donate now! More than 400 supporters, donors, and friends of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago are expected to gather for the Y’s upcoming 6th Annual Recognition Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 6-9 p.m. at Chicago’s Morgan Manufacturing in the West Loop. Proceeds […]
It’s a big weekend in the city with the Chicago Marathon on Sunday, but that’s not all that’s going on. Some of your favorite celebrities will be in town for ACE Comic Con, you can sample delicious bacon dishes and craft beers at the Bacon and Beer Classic (find a discount code below), and keep […]
In September 2019, Anne L. Kaplan succeeded Zachary Lazar as The Joffrey Ballet’s Board Chair. She’s well prepared from her work as Board Chair of Chicago’s Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) from 2015-2018; prior Joffrey service as Executive Committee Vice President and member of the Strategic Planning, Development, and Campaign Planning Committees; substantial other civic […]
The food media tends to celebrate the hottest new restaurant, whipping up a frenzy of excitement, then quickly moving on to the next shiny opening. It’s not necessarily the fault of food journalists per se (we love spotlighting the latest and greatest new spots just as much as you love reading about them), but rather […]
Pizza is my ride or die. I’ve been obsessed with it pretty much since birth. It is, after all, the perfect marriage of bread and cheese, with the freewheeling ability to morph styles and flavor profiles, happily incorporating nearly any ingredient in its path (I am not now, nor will I ever be, down with […]
When a homeowner decides to invest in their home, they can find inspiration in this first floor makeover. Lewis Floor & Home transformed this outdated but grand 1925 Georgian-style home into a modern vintage space that compliments the original millwork, architectural moldings, and details. The kitchen was an enclosed space with a tiny cutout that […]
Homeowners today are opting to remodel and redecorate rather than starting over with a completely new space. It’s a welcome trend for Lewis Floor & Home, the floor-to-ceiling design and decorating showroom for all things home. A vintage 1923 brick home was in dire need of a remodel; the priority was the kitchen and front […]
