Welcome to our Best of 2020 issue, the 10th anniversary reveal and celebration of the winners of our annual readers’ choice awards. If you are one of the many thousands of readers who cast an online vote, thank you! It’s never been more important to support the people, businesses and organizations that help make our communities great. […]
We are so sad to hear that our friends at Nick’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill in Wilmette, a repeat Best of Winner, are closing their doors. In an Instagram post, Nick’s broke the news: “It is with heavy, but grateful hearts that we share the news that Nick’s has officially closed. Words cannot express how […]
If you’ve been looking forward to gathering with loved ones for the upcoming holidays, you sadly may want to rethink those plans. As the colder temperatures force us indoors, Illinois has released their guidelines and tips for coming together during the pandemic, in an effort to stop super-spreader events and spikes, like we have seen […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! For those who want to live a purposeful and happy life, experts suggest that when we first […]
Saturday, October 10 marks World Mental Health Day, and there is no better time to take charge of your emotional wellness. 2020 has been quite the year, full of heartache, uncertainty and loss. And for those who struggled with mental health issues before the pandemic hit, these feelings were intensified by the constant bad news […]
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 […]
Enough already. That was my prayer. Circumstances had accumulated into a layer cake of dread. I couldn’t force down one more slice. I couldn’t do it anymore, not one more day, maybe not even one more hour. How do you find strength when you’ve already been emptied out so thoroughly? I’d dressed after the scan […]
October (like every season since March) is looking a bit weird this year. But the spooky season does not have to be canceled. You can still get up, get out and get festive this fall with these fun October events happening around Chicago! Don’t forget to tag us in your posts on Instagram @betterchicago Sept. […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! When I think about victims of domestic violence, I think about the physical and emotional abuse they […]
After months indoors, the pandemic has made many of us profoundly more appreciative of outdoor spaces. As fall rolls in and you continue to look for ways to spend time outside before the icy chill of Chicago winter strikes, check out some of the breathtaking natural spaces protected by Openlands. Founded in 1963, Openlands is […]
