This holiday season, we selected a range of gifts for the little kids, tweens and teens in your life. Timeless Toys – Playmobil Porsche 911 Carera RS 2.7, $79.99A Best of 2022 Winner – Best Toy Store, City 4749 N Lincoln Ave. For ages 5+, the sports car comes complete with two 3-inch figures and […]
The food-obsessed friend or family member in your life is always on the hunt for something new and special. As a devoted foodie myself, I get it. We can be hard to shop for, even though there is SO MUCH OUT THERE, because how do you narrow it down if you aren’t fully invested? Thus, […]
Now in its ninth year, the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Taste of Hope Benefit took place on November 3rd in the AON Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. And what worthier cause? The ACS is dedicated to the eradication of cancer and has helped prevent nearly 3 million cancer deaths in the last 30 years through early detection, life-saving research […]
On Saturday, October 1, Shedd Aquarium’s black-tie gala event, THRIVE, raised nearly $2.2 million during a paddle raise for the aquarium’s conservation, education, and animal care efforts. More than 700 people attended the sold-out event centered around the importance of coral reefs and the Shedd’s ongoing coral research. This night marked the return of the annual Board […]
On Nov. 15, we celebrate National Philanthropy Day (NPD), which gives us a reason to pause and recognize the charitable work that makes a difference and creates impact in our communities. Organized by Douglas Freeman in the 1980s, the first official NPD events were held in 1986 after President Reagan signed the official NPD proclamation. […]
If you’ve ever wished you could give something more impactful than your spare change to the homeless, this resource list for the homeless in Chicago can help. This card lists organizations vetted by Better that will provide food, shelter, or other helpful services in the Chicago region. In other words, now you can go beyond […]
Five crispy wings, four rustic sides, three smoked hens, two spare ribs and a restaurant cloaked in lights. With the holiday season’s arrival, Wilmette’s Pit & Tap will again embrace the holiday spirit by transforming into a winter wonderland beginning Thursday, Nov. 17, said owner Michael Clarke. Last year, Clarke and company joined the pop-up […]
Last month, Drew Lindsay, a Senior Writer at The Chronicle of Philanthropy, wrote an in-depth and data-driven piece on this movement, now termed the “gun-violence prevention movement,” and how it is achieving what couldn’t be done before. “More than seven in 10 Americans surveyed in August— including half of Republicans — said gun laws should […]
Did you hear — Thanksgiving is early this year, which means you need to get your plans in place stat. Cooking up a feast with loved ones is a treasured part of the holiday, but bringing in a few delicious locally made side dishes and desserts (or even the whole meal) is a wonderful way […]
Practice makes perfect, but knowing how and what to practice helps. Brewer Scott Frank, of Wilmette, is all about improvement and said he enters beer competitions, like the Great American Beer Festival, because of the insightful critiques from beer experts. “The purpose of doing it, as a new brewery (Double Clutch), is to get objective […]
