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Best of 2020

Chicago’s Top Photographers Share Their Favorite Photos of 2020

During a year when many of us were confined to our homes, these Chicago-area photographers allowed us to view the city we missed so dearly through their eyes. Here are their favorite photos they captured in 2020. Jack Gillespie “June 24th, 2020: I took this photo of a sunset over Chicago’s skyline while on a […]

by Macaire Douglas
December 21, 2020

Not Business as Usual: Our Previous Best of 2019 Winners Share Their Thoughts on Getting Through the Pandemic

When the pandemic arrived, we all had to adjust our lives accordingly. Small businesses and organizations took a large hit as the state shut down and we sheltered-in-place. We are thinking of these local business owners that stayed resilient with the love and support from community members, and wanted to reach out to our Best […]

by Cindy Mei
October 7, 2020

We Asked, You Voted! Introducing Your Best of 2020 Chicago and Suburbs Winners...

This year marks 10 years of celebrating local, and we couldn’t have imagined just how important and meaningful it would be to champion small businesses during this milestone year. The coronavirus pandemic has made it exceedingly difficult for many businesses to stay afloat, making it more important than ever for us to support small business […]

by Better Staff
September 22, 2020
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