In the heat of summer, the Chicago Botanic Garden has students digging, weeding and exercising their green thumbs as part of the Green Youth Farm. The one-acre farm is located in the Greenbelt Forest Preserve off Green Bay Road in Waukegan. Youth from various Chicago public high schools come together every summer for hands-on experience […]
In honor of Memorial Day later this month, Make It Better is interviewing local veterans every week during May. This week, we feature Morey Coleman. At 28, Coleman was drafted in March of 1943 to serve in the U.S. Army during World War II. After training, he serviced tanks overseas in the 126th Armored Ordinance […]
Eat, drink, and help fight Alzheimer’s at the same time! Liz Logan, Make It Better’s associate editor, will be guest bartending at Prairie Fire downtown on Tuesday, May 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. Her tips will benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. This cause is close to Liz’s heart because her grandmother is suffering from Alzheimer’s, […]
It started as so many great friendships do—in the spectator stands—cheering on their children.
In honor of Memorial Day, we are interviewing local veterans every week during May. This week, we feature Staff Sergeant Charlie Austin. Austin was in U.S. Air Force for 3 years, and served in the Korean War for 22 months, starting when the war broke out in the summer of 1950. Originally from North Carolina, […]
L’Oreal Paris is searching for inspiring women, selfless givers and outstanding achievers to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to charitable programs and volunteerism in their communities through their Women of Worth awards. Women of Worth Program The Women of Worth initiative is inspired by L’Oreal Paris’ iconic brand philosophy, “Because You’re Worth […]
A Mission Trip to Haiti is gift in life for many reasons—time with my daughter, bonding with amazing companions, improved fitness and the inspiring attitudes of the Haitians we served.
Two men embarked on a journey to put a new face on autism—one with humor and soul and empathy. Filmmaker Gerardine Wurzburg went along for the ride. Her new documentary, “Wretches and Jabberers” will be shown in Chicago on Thursday, May 12, as part of a nationwide event: 100 Cities. One Night for Autism. […]
The music starts and Annie Beserra, standing in the center of a circle of 8th graders at Saints Faith, Hope & Charity Catholic School, counts off: “5-6-7-8!” The students strike a pose, then bounce away from the circle, come back in, jump up, turn around and hit their landing. It’s a bit messy, but the […]
In honor of Memorial Day later this month, Make It Better is interviewing local veterans every week during May. This week, we feature Dr. Ken Kells. Kells was in U.S. Army for 3 years, and served in the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1968. Originally from Chicago’s West Side, Kells is 62, works as a […]
