In 1909, architect and urban planner Daniel Burnham laid out an important vision. “The lakefront by right belongs to the people … it should be made so alluring that it will become the fixed habit of the people to seek its restful presence at every opportunity.” More than a century later, Navy Pier still belongs […]
Calling all book lovers — it’s time for one of September’s best things to do in Chicago, and one of our favorite events all year. Printers Row Lit Fest is a celebration of literature, top authors and local book sellers, and this year’s festival will include a five-block outdoor book market, talks with artists and […]
September is the best month of the year for people who love reboots, a time when we can all contemplate how to take on the next year with new folders, pencils and perhaps a new backpack, metaphorically, of course. And for parents everywhere, of course, it’s game time. For those of you deciding where to […]
It’s been a crazy time for education. Here’s one thing we can make easy for you — here are a few of the best local schools to pick from. For the complete listing of top private schools, check out our 2021 Private School Guide. St. John’s Northwestern Academies Accountability. Integrity. Respect Located just two hours from […]
This September, enjoy the last bit of summer Chicago has to offer with events like Printers Row Lit Fest, North Shore Art League’s Art in the Village, Highwood’s Bloody Mary Fest and more. Here are 30 of the best activities September has to offer. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago! All […]
The Covid-19 pandemic forced the American Red Cross to make its biennial Tiffany Circle Summit – a gathering of women leaders committed to the Red Cross’ mission – a virtual event. Ultimately, the virtual format will allow more women to attend and learn about the Red Cross’ mission. At this year’s Summit on Oct. 6-7, […]
The Covid-19 pandemic forced the American Red Cross to make its biennial Tiffany Circle Summit – a gathering of women leaders committed to the Red Cross’ mission – a virtual event. Ultimately, the virtual format will allow more women to attend and learn about the Red Cross’ mission. At this year’s Summit on Oct. 6-7, […]
At Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center, we believe addiction to be only a symptom of deeper, underlying psychological problems. Addiction is a poor, temporary relief-delivering reaction. By contrast, the great majority of people in America still believe that addictions are based on a chronic brain-based disease that leads to a loss of control and […]
The Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center is hosting a groundbreaking new exhibit, Rise Up: Stonewall and the LGBTQ Rights Movement, which explores the struggle for LGBTQ rights over the past 50-plus years. The show, which begins on Oct. 17 and runs through May 8, is very much in keeping with the mission of the […]
Here’s just a few of the great local business who won our Best Of 2021 awards. To see the full list of winners, visit our Best Of winners page. Best Yoga Studio – Suburbs Yogaview Yogaview offers over 60 in-studio and virtual classes weekly. Find one that fits you. 10% off in the boutique with this […]
