Fall’s selection of new films brings back old friends, takes us to wondrous lands and thrills us to no end. Here are the season’s films we can’t wait to see. Bridget Jones’s Baby Sept. 16 Bridget Jones is back! Join everyone’s favorite rom-com crew for what promises to be a hilarious look at the next page in the […]
There are some pieces that will never go out of style that every woman’s wardrobe needs as summer turns to fall. With the backdrop of the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, actress Marina Squerciati, star of “Chicago P.D.” on NBC, models some of these must-have staples with a bit of femme fatale flair. The Trench A […]
We love to see a smart, powerful woman who can kick some butt on primetime television. Northwestern University grad Marina Squerciati stars as Officer Kim Burgess on NBC’s “Chicago P.D.,” returning for its fourth season Sept. 21. We talked to Squerciati about the new season, the home renovation she’s currently working on and what it’s […]
There have been several reports recently of burglaries and attempted thefts in the North Shore, including an attempted carjacking, an armed robbery at the Wilmette Jimmy John’s and a string of neighborhood burglaries. Police are urging citizens and business owners to be aware of their surroundings and make sure to take some precautions to dissuade potential home […]
The 39th annual Zoo Ball: Penguins in Paradise took place July 15 at Lincoln Park Zoo, raising $1.35 million. The money raised from the zoo ball “will be applied to the Women’s Board’s leadership commitment to support Lincoln Park Zoo as it continues to transform its physical landscape, providing state-of-the-art exhibits that inspire connection.” The theme […]
On June 20, the League for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association’s annual fundraiser raised over $825,000 for the league’s creative and educational programming. In total, the CSO hopes to receive $5.5 million in corporate donations in 2016. Television, film and Broadway-star Kristin Chenoweth joined the CSO as this year’s special guest with conductor Mary-Mitchell Campbell […]
The Academy for Global Citizenship hosted 500 guests, 28 celebrity chefs and mixologists at Terzo Piano May 19 to raise funds and to help the school celebrate the reveal of conceptual renderings from Studio Gang Architects. The event raised more than $300,000 for the Academy for Global Citizenship and its sustainable future campus project. Participating chefs included Tony […]
Pokemon Go has been all the rage since it came out at the beginning of July. I’ll admit, I was skeptical when I first heard about it. A bit about me: I am a millennial, one of the older ones. I was young enough to watch the cartoon when it first came out on TV, but I […]
With her latest summer read, best-selling author Lauren Weisberger has moved on from writing about a devilish Prada-clad editrix to a tennis phenom outfitted by Nike. “I was excited to do something different,” Weisberger says. “I’ve personally always loved tennis, I’ve played since I was a little girl.” “The Singles Game” (available July 12) follows […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2016 drew more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016. Best Burger (Suburbs) Edzo’s Burger Shop The undisputed suburban burger champ for five years running. 1571 Sherman Ave., Evanston Best Burger (Chicago) Au Cheval A burger that will make you […]
