Best of 2017: Fitness & Recreation

For the seventh year, our readers have voted for their favorite Chicago-area businesses in 11 categories. But before that, for the first time ever, we asked you to send us your nominations before voting began. We received more than 6,700 nominations! Now that the votes have been tallied, it’s time to announce our Best of […]

Best of 2017: Beauty

For the seventh year, our readers have voted for their favorite Chicago-area businesses in 11 categories. But before that, for the first time ever, we asked you to send us your nominations before voting began. We received more than 6,700 nominations! Now that the votes have been tallied, it’s time to announce our Best of […]

Now Hiring: Social Media Manager

Are you passionate about building and executing top-quality social media strategy? Do you know what it takes to create compelling, engaging digital content? Are you an analytics whiz who knows how to set and monitor benchmarks across social channels? Are you interested in building and nurturing a quality community of followers? Do you strive to […]

The Dangers of Sugar (and How to Eat Less of It)

Americans are consuming a lot of added sugar, around 89 grams per day. That’s two to three times the amount recommended by the American Heart Association, who advises women to consume no more than 25 grams of added sugar per day and men no more than 36 grams per day. To put that into perspective, […]

Long-Distance Marriage: How These Couples Make It Work

When President Trump took office in January, people were scandalized that Melania Trump chose to stay in New York so that their son’s school year wouldn’t be interrupted. But really, the Trumps’ situation isn’t all that shocking. Lots of couples live in different cities to accommodate work and family. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates more than […]

The Top 11 Must-Have Clothes and Accessories for Summer

Make It Better Fashion Editor Tracy Clifford always has an eye on the runway. Here are her favorite must-have pieces for summer. 1. In the Bag “This is one of my favorite finds for spring/summer! Truss bags, like this Small Crossbody Bag, are fun, lightweight and well priced without looking it. Shh…” $185, Barneys New […]

7 Summer Hair Problems — Solved!

We love when summer’s long-awaited warmth and sunshine finally arrive, but aren’t exactly thrilled at the toll that summer heat takes on our hair. Here are the best fixes for summer’s most common hair problems. 1. Frizz The No. 1 hair complaint during the summer months is frizz, caused by humidity in the air. To […]

The Best Makeup and Moisturizer With SPF

“Wearing sunscreen every day is one of the most significant things that we can all do to prevent aging,” says True Botanicals founder Hillary Peterson. And using a foundation or moisturizer with SPF means one less step in your beauty routine. As you’re deciding which products are right for you, keep in mind that the American […]