Giving Tuesday 2024: Where to Donate

The holiday season invites us to reflect, express gratitude, and transform it into meaningful action. Giving Tuesday, observed this year on December 3, is more than a single day of generosity — it’s a global movement encouraging us to make a lasting impact through intentional giving. Established in 2012 by New York City’s 92nd Street […]

Better Chicago’s April Dog of the Month: Ellie

Meet Ellie, a therapy dog at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital and Ronald McDonald House, who lives in Lakeshore East and is polite as can be. Ellie’s mom, Emily, answered some questions we had about Ellie, and the good work she is doing. Who: Eleanor (Ellie) Roosevelt About: 5-year-old Goldendoodle Lives In: Chicago born […]

Better Chicago’s November Dog of the Month: Mr. Ruben Oliver

Meet a good-natured Mini Goldendoodle living in the Fulton River District who loves riding in convertibles and happy hours at Clark Street Ale House. Who: Mr. Ruben Oliver (aka Mr. Wet Nose or DAC Doodle) About: 4.5 year old male Mini Goldendoodle Lives In: Fulton River District with his parents Ericka Rios and Joe Hable. […]