This Thanksgiving, Northwestern Settlement and Catering by Michaels Are Supporting Chicago Families in Need: Donate $50 to Provide a Family of Four With a Chef-Inspired Meal

This Thanksgiving, Northwestern Settlement is asking for your help feeding over 1,000 westside Chicago families. For $50, you can sponsor one hot, chef-inspired Thanksgiving meal for a family of four. This ongoing pandemic continues to negatively affect many low-income families. “Our year-round food pantry and support services increased by 400% in 2020; we served more […]

by Northwestern Settlement | Partnership

Party Pros Who Pay It Forward

Glitz, glamour and extravagance are words that often come to mind when it comes to weddings and special events. But beyond the big business of providing the products and services for these grand affairs of the heart, some industry insiders have found a deeper meaning in the work they do that lingers long after the […]

by Lisa Zimbler

Best of 2015: Celebrations

Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Blooms FlowersFlowers Whether you prefer a lush, romantic wedding or an elegant affair, this European-style florist can do it all. 1110 Davis St., Evanston, 847-328-7110 Kids’ Birthday Party Venue […]

by Julie Chernoff