On June 8, the Chicago History Museum will honor men and women who have contributed to the fabric of Chicago. The 22nd annual Making History Awards and gala event will honor five distinguished men and women. At Make It Better, we’re in constant awe of how many amazing women are making history in Chicago. Many of […]
Concern Worldwide, a charity based in Dublin, Ireland, has dramatically improved the lives of some of the poorest and most vulnerable people on earth. Witnessing and participating in this impactful work has forever altered Dolores Connelly, a board member of Concern USA, the U.S. branch of Concern Worldwide. Some 13 years ago, Dolores’ sister worked […]
For Kathy Talan, a second-grade teacher at Albany Park’s Volta Elementary School, watching her students write and perform an opera was an experience in her career that will be hard to top. For 16 weeks, her students — a diverse group including non-English speakers, dual-language students, students with special needs, and academically gifted students — […]
Discussing money management with your partner isn’t known for igniting romantic passion. But, according to many therapists, communicating effectively about money is actually one of the keys to a healthy relationship, and one far more romantic than the alternative. “When couples can talk in a healthy way about money, it lays the groundwork for romance,” […]
It’s no secret that many physicians practicing medicine in the United States are frustrated with the state of medical care. From managing insurance paperwork to reduced payments to less time available for patients, doctors find that their passion for patient care is increasingly at odds with the system. Enter physicians turned entrepreneurs. Women especially are […]
They’ve traded their tie-dyes for lab coats, and instead of peddling grilled cheese sandwiches on Shakedown Street, they’re selling computer software. But Deadheads of a certain age from all over the country will descend upon Chicago July 3–6 for three nights of sold-out Grateful Dead shows at Soldier Field. So what’s a Dead fan to […]
Can you imagine your investments not only reaping financial returns, but also supporting societal change? Welcome to social impact investing, a trend that’s gaining momentum as investors realize that profit and impact are not mutually exclusive. “Investors now are asking, ‘How can I do well in my investments and do good for others and the […]
Kids look forward to summers replete with ice cream cones, lazy afternoons at the beach and outdoor summer concerts. Meanwhile, parents want to make sure they’re broadening their children’s minds and horizons during summer break. The solution? Sneak in some fun and educational enrichment activities designed to keep the mind growing. Here are seven we […]
Tucked behind Highland Park, Highwood is a small, but vibrant town, replete with ethnic eateries, groceries, antique shopping and festivals. Featuring a convenient train stop, bicycle paths in neighboring Fort Sheridan, and colorful storefronts that might make you think you’ve arrived in Italy or Mexico, Highwood is well worth a day trip. La Casa de Isaac Feel […]
Standardized tests: two words that can fuel debate like no others in pedagogical discussions. Parents, students, politicians, administrators and teachers all have their opinions about testing—a $1.7 billion industry—and there’s evidence to support both sides of every issue. What’s clear, though, is that parents need to educate themselves about standardized assessments, and make their voices […]
