GO Campaign Started with a Goal to Help 20 Kids. 2 Decades Later, They've Helped 200,000 — How to Support Their Exponential Growth

In 2006, former attorney, U.S. Senate Aide and Hollywood screenwriter Scott Fifer started what would become GO Campaign — a small nonprofit — to help 20 street kids he met in Kilimanjaro, Tanzania. Driven by the singular goal of assisting those 20 kids, most of them orphans, Fifer dedicated himself to supporting the dreams and […]

by Rami Ghandour

How to Help: Fight Climate Change by Supporting These Nonprofits Working to Protect the Environment

Protecting the planet for future generations is a cause we all have a responsibility to support. The threats posed by climate change can be overwhelming, but experts remain hopeful that our environment can still be healed. In honor of Earth Day (April 22), we’re highlighting individuals and organizations — in Chicago and nationally — that are focused […]

by Margaret Smith

Chronicling the Canary in the Coal Mine: Wilmette Native Danny O’Malley Brings Award-Winning Film Home

Curbing climate change seems a nearly impossible feat, so daunting that many Americans give in to “climate fatigue” and avoid taking action out of a sense of hopelessness and avoidance. But the enormity of a challenge has never stopped paleontologist Dr. Lonnie Thompson, whose very career defies the odds and represents the triumph of determination […]

by Kari Lydersen

30 Best Things to Do in Chicago and the Suburbs This April 2024

The sound of birds chirping and slightly warmer air coming off Lake Michigan reminds us that spring has sprung around Chicago. Now is the time to embrace the freshness of the season and venture out into the city where everything is in bloom once more. Read on for our lineup of the best things to […]

by Margaret Smith and Brooke McDonald

Best of Chicago 2019: Services

by Lily Yu July 23, 2019

Better: Best of 2019

These Chicago-area businesses will repair your favorite piece of jewelry, deliver gorgeous flowers, help you move, and more.

Best Floral Delivery (City)

Flowers for Dreams

1812 W. Hubbard St., Chicago

For every bouquet that is bought, a portion of its profits will be used to support a local charity.

Best Floral Delivery (Suburbs)

The Flower Shop in Glencoe

693 Vernon Ave., Glencoe

Best of 2019: The Flower Shop in Glencoe — Photo courtesy of The Flower Shop in Glencoe.

Get your loved ones’ favorite bouquet delivered to them even when you’re away.

Best Jewelry Repair

Franz Jewelers Ltd.

1220 Meadow Road, Northbrook

Best of 2019: Franz Jewelers, Ltd. — Photo courtesy of Franz Jewelers, Ltd.

This family owned and operated business has been serving Northbrook and the surrounding communities since 1966. Stop by and experience the friendly, professional service and quality merchandise that has made Franz a Best Of winner for the second consecutive year. Plus, it’s pet friendly! Meet Champ, the resident greeter, and shop his pet motif jewelry corner benefitting local animal shelters.

Best Movers

Happ Movers, Inc.

2942 Glenview Road, Glenview

Moving won’t be a pain when Happ Movers are a part of it.

Best Pet Grooming

Wags on Willow

300 Happ Road, Northfield

Best of 2019: Wags on Willow — Owners Mary Bowler and pug Ernie with one of many carloads of recent donations to Orphans of the Storm from clients and members of the community. (Photo courtesy of Wags on Willow.)

Schedule an appointment for your pet to get groomed and pampered.