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7 Quirky New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World
When it comes to New Year’s Eve, other countries have some pretty distinctive traditions. Here are some that make kissing at midnight sound boring. To help you figure out when these events will take place, we’ve given you the time that midnight strikes in relation to Chicago CST. Belarus Jan. 1, 9 a.m. During the […]
7 Quirky New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World
When it comes to New Year’s Eve, other countries have some pretty distinctive traditions. Here are some that make kissing at midnight sound boring. To help you figure out when these events will take place, we’ve given you the time that midnight strikes in relation to Chicago CST. Belarus Jan. 1, 9 a.m. During the […]
Best of 2018 Winners!
In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]
Best of 2018: Celebrations
In a city as vibrant as Chicago, making everyday decisions — where to order dinner, get a haircut, push your kids on the swings — can feel downright dizzying. Enter our (eighth annual!) Best Of awards: You shared your favorite spaces and places, we tallied the votes, and together we’ll celebrate all that makes our […]
The Ultimate Wedding Planning Guide: Top Venues, Planners, Ideas and More
With the holidays and Valentine’s Day (engagements galore!) behind us, wedding planning season is officially here. If you’re newly engaged, congratulations! Get ready for what promises to be one of the most magical times in your life. And, despite what you’ve heard, it doesn’t also have to be the most stressful. Read on for all things […]
Community Celebrations: Hadley Institute and the Garden Guild of Winnetka
The Garden Guild of Winnetka dedicated a new “pondless” waterfall to the Hadley Institute for the Blind and Visually Impaired on June 8. This marks over 60 years of generosity from the Garden Guild. Chimes surround the waterfall as well as shade-loving plants like bright yellow poppies. John Eskandari, an instructor at the Chicago Botanic […]
Community Celebrations: The Bottle Shop
The Bottle Shop celebrated 10 years of business in December, and just like a fine bottle of wine, The Bottle Shop only gets better with age. The Bottle Shop offers a craft beer and wine bar, outside seating and lounge area, gift boxes, wine and beer classes with a professional, and a wine and beer club. You […]
Teddie Kossof Marks 40 Years of Groundbreaking Service
Ask clients and colleagues to describe Teddie Kossof and they will probably use adjectives like Hollywood-handsome, visionary, community-minded, practical, entrepreneurial and family-oriented. So it’s no surprise that he celebrated the 40th anniversary of his eponymous Northfield salon and day spa, Teddie Kossof Salon, in 2015. Who wouldn’t want to patronize, work for or collaborate with such a […]
Community Celebrations: January/February 2016
In our January/February 2016 issue, we introduced a new section to highlight local businesses’ anniversaries and awards. If your company is celebrating a milestone in 2016, we want to know! Email anna@makeitbetter.net and your business may appear in our print magazine. Jewell Events Catering 2016 marks Jewell Events Catering’s 49th year in business. Jewell Events […]
