AdvancingCities: JPMorgan Chase is on a Mission to Transform Chicago's Economic Divide

In an effort to better serve struggling urban areas, JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) aligned its corporate responsibility efforts with its foundation giving to launch AdvancingCities. The initiative leverages the bank’s many resources — people, data, connections, and strategic insights from the JPMorgan Chase Institute — to form collaborations with influential civic organizations to help transform blighted communities. […]

by Susan B. Noyes and Emily Stone

Harvard’s Todd Rose: Why We Need to Redefine the Way We Think About Success — And What Parents Can Do to Help Kids Find New Paths to Fulfillment

How does one achieve success? Conventional wisdom states: go to school, study hard, get good grades, and work your way up the ladder over time. But, increasingly, that’s not the only way. The world is filled with dark horses, people who’ve taken unconventional paths, flown under the radar, and achieved great success. Think Richard Branson, […]

by Shannan Younger

2018 Illinois Midterm Elections: Here's What You Need to Know

Finally — the midterm elections are here, and it is time to make your vote count. Historically the midterm elections have a lower voter turnout than a presidential election, but this year the midterms hold an even bigger meaning, especially with the divisive political climate in the country today. Americans will be voting on the […]

by Macaire Douglas

Top Investing Tips and Insights From Chicago's Premier Investment Conference

For its 10th year, Chicago’s premier investment conference, Invest For Kids, welcomed a group of 11 elite investment managers to give rapid-fire presentations and engage in conversation. More than 1,000 guests across financial services were in attendance, including asset managers, hedge fund professionals, and students. The 2018 Forum, held Oct. 24 at the Harris Theater, celebrated […]

by Joshua Streckert

Watch: Emily Blunt, Robin Roberts and Other Leading Women Share Inspiration and Advice for the Next Generation

October 11 is International Day of the Girl and ahead of this important youth-led day of awareness and activism, Disney has launched a new video series as part of their #DreamBigPrincess campaign, which encourages kids everywhere to dream big by highlighting the ambitious, independent, empowering qualities not only of Disney princesses but of inspiring real women […]

by Brooke Geiger McDonald

Chicago’s 24 Top Latina Leaders in Philanthropy and Government

This October, Make It Better celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month as we honor Latina leaders who are making Greater Chicagoland a better place. These dynamic women are among a select group leading nonprofit organizations and government agencies. They possess the qualities of true leaders: confidence, determination, integrity, and passion. And they are as committed to […]

by Candice Warltier, Principal, Communication Strategies Group

Chicago's 25 Most Powerful Women 2019: Pallavi Verma

Over the course of her storied career at Accenture, Pallavi has been a long-standing advocate and steward of innovation, education and the critical role technology plays in the future of work. As Senior Managing Director overseeing Accenture’s business in the Midwest, Pallavi leads more than 10,000 people across 13 states and also leads the company’s […]

by Jennifer Speaker