During the relentless coronavirus pandemic, those already facing tough times financially, emotionally and spiritually only saw their struggles intensified. That is why this year, the d’Vine Affair, which raises hundreds of thousands of dollars annually for Catholic Charities, was more important than ever. With the 20th annual event not permitted to be held in-person at […]
Spring is in the air, baseball is back (with fans!), and the expanded Covid-19 vaccine rollout has us hopeful for brighter days ahead. Here are the best virtual and in-person things to do this April around Chicago and the suburbs. Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago! All Month Major League Baseball […]
In celebration of Women’s History Month in March, we showed our support for women-owned local businesses with a long list of women-owned restaurants and bakeries in Chicago and the suburbs. But that was just A through L! Here are some of our absolute favorite women-owned restaurants from the second half of the alphabet. As I’ve […]
Hippity, hoppity, Easter’s on its way! Whether you’re planning a family brunch or early supper, now is the time to check out a few new classics that you’ll want to add to your holiday repertoire. These Easter recipes should do the trick to satisfy the whole family, from the littles to the bigs (hint: there […]
A child’s brain develops faster from birth to age 5 than at any other time, and their earliest experiences and relationships are profoundly important when it comes to laying a foundation for future successes in school and in life. Despite the challenges of the pandemic, early childhood professionals — from doulas and home visitors to […]
Legacy can mean different things to each of us as we consider our family estate planning and wealth transfer and what we hope to leave behind for the next generation. Is your priority to leave security for your children and spouse? To endow a building on the campus of your alma mater? Or is it […]
For the past 15 years, Bill Gates has dedicated prodigious intellectual and financial resources to understanding climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, and to fostering solutions which will prevent the planetary catastrophes that scientists believe they foretell. Gates says the world emits 51 billion tons of greenhouse gases annually and this needs to be reduced […]
For the past 15 years, Bill Gates has dedicated prodigious intellectual and financial resources to understanding climate change and greenhouse gas emissions, and to fostering solutions which will prevent the planetary catastrophes that scientists believe they foretell. Gates says the world emits 51 billion tons of greenhouse gases annually and this needs to be reduced […]
With the arrival of spring, many set their sights on spring cleaning. While you may already be elbow deep in cleaning out your home’s closets and storage areas, now is also a good time to dust off your estate plan and ensure it’s in order. Here are the most important tasks at hand: Review Your […]
Silver lining in the era of Covid-19: Traveling with your dog is exponentially easier. How so? Road trips are preferable to plane travel. And because outdoor activities are safer than indoor adventures, there’s simply no reason that dog-o can’t join you for some rest and relaxation. And, as it turns out, March is the perfect […]
