10,000 Degrees celebrated its 40 years of success at its annual fundraising gala, One Amazing Community, held virtually on April 24. First Lady of the United States, Dr. Jill Biden, kicked off the evening’s festivities with a special video message about the importance of community colleges and the power of college degrees to change lives. […]
Senta Plunkett, who grew up in the Edgewater neighborhood of Chicago, moved with her husband to Wilmette 17 years ago and the couple raised a family. An attorney by trade, the mother of three children ages 18, 16 and 12 served her community in many roles over the years. She served 12 years on Wilmette’s […]
Summer’s here. The time is coming soon when we will all dance in the streets again. The thrill of post-Covid excitement is animating the arts community with museums, theaters and other shared spaces reopening with new plays, dances and exhibitions. How to pack it all in? Pace yourself. June 1 Communion Known as a master […]
I hate to generalize, but we all know how most dads feel about their grills. So why reinvent the wheel this Father’s Day? Give Dad what he wants: a reason to grill big. We’ve assembled some impressive BBQ recipes that will give him further bragging rights along with some related gift ideas that will dial […]
I hate to generalize, but we all know how most dads feel about their grills. So why reinvent the wheel this Father’s Day? Give Dad what he wants: a reason to grill big. We’ve assembled some impressive BBQ recipes that will give him further bragging rights along with some related gift ideas that will dial […]
As summer approaches, it’s time to think about how to make the most of every square foot of sunny space. Here are some great ideas on how to do it, plus resources and inspiration. 5 Ways to Transform Your Outdoor Living Space Into a Place You’ll Enjoy (Almost) All Year Long Even in a place […]
Summer break and warm weather is upon us — make plans to (finally) attend your favorite events and festivals, including Pride celebrations, Evanston’s Garden Walk, Old Town’s Art Fair and more. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago! All Month Rockin’ in the Park Concert Series Rosemont’s Parkway Bank Park entertainment district […]
LGBT Pride Month is here and even though most celebrations and parades across the country have been paused (again) amid the pandemic, you can still shop with pride. But beware Corporate Pride. While more and more companies recognize queer customers, not all rainbow merch collections actually benefit the queer community. A rainbow logo on name-brand […]
LGBT Pride Month is here and even though most celebrations and parades across the country have been paused (again) amid the pandemic, you can still shop with pride. But beware Corporate Pride. While more and more companies recognize queer customers, not all rainbow merch collections actually benefit the queer community. A rainbow logo on name-brand […]
LGBT Pride Month is here and even though most celebrations and parades across the country have been paused (again) amid the pandemic, you can still shop with pride. But beware Corporate Pride. While more and more companies recognize queer customers, not all rainbow merch collections actually benefit the queer community. A rainbow logo on name-brand […]
