On Saturday, June 18, A Silver Lining Foundation raised $55,000 at its 14th Annual Tasting Stars event held at the DIRTT Environmental Solutions Showroom in Chicago. This premier champagne tasting event attended by more than 120 people was hosted by Ann and Brent Carstensen, Clare and Dave Petersen, Lynne and Stuart Gunn, Lisa and Michael O’Rourke, […]
It’s time for one of Chicago’s biggest summer events, plus two more festivals, a sidewalk sale in the suburbs and a show by Brad Zimmerman. Taste of Chicago July 6-10 Chicago This year’s Taste of Chicago features food from favorites like Billy Goat Tavern & Grill and Lou Malnati’s, plus 11 new pop-up restaurants like Gus’s World […]
For new parents, the naming of a baby is filled with excitement, debate, even secrecy, and brings with it hopes and aspirations tied to the chosen moniker. For the Shedd Aquarium’s newest dolphin calf, born in April, add “election” to the naming process. From Monday, July 4 to Wednesday, July 13, the aquarium will enlist guests […]
The thrill of the new … it never gets old! Chicago and the north suburbs continue to impress with a slew of spring and summer openings, and more notables on the fall horizon. No wonder we’re an eating destination! It’s time to expand your to-do list. Arbella The folks that brought you Tanta, that River […]
If you haven’t been to Navy Pier in a few years — perhaps since the last time you brought out-of-town visitors there — you might be surprised to find a bounty of new restaurants, shops and green spaces, as well as the recently opened Centennial Wheel, a 196-foot Ferris wheel that is 50 feet taller […]
For the sixth year in a row, our audience has spoken — this year louder than ever before. With more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories, what follows are the best businesses and services in Chicago and around the North Shore. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016.
Make It Better’s Best of 2016 drew more than 168,000 votes across 11 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #Bestof2016. Best Burger (Suburbs) Edzo’s Burger Shop The undisputed suburban burger champ for five years running. 1571 Sherman Ave., Evanston Best Burger (Chicago) Au Cheval A burger that will make you […]
Fourth of July weekend is here and filled with festivals and celebrations throughout the Chicago area. Plus, as always, find even more to do in our 99 Days of Summer series. “Love Kills: A Concert Reading” July 1-3 Chicago Steppenwolf ensemble members Ora Jones (“Matilda the Musical”) and Jeff Perry (“Scandal”) star in this reading of a […]
Our 99 Days of Summer series continues with even more festivals, museum exhibits, shows, concerts and more fun that will fill your calendar through Labor Day. So get going! Summer, unfortunately, will be over before we know it. July 1-3: Windy City RibFest Lawrence and Broadway, Chicago The Uptown neighborhood once again plays host to […]
This weekend, see Steppenwolf’s newest show, eat and rock out at a festival from Rachael Ray, sip beer from local breweries at a brand new festival in Ravenswood, race through Rosemont or shop art in Winnetka. “Between Riverside and Crazy” Opens June 23 Chicago Steppenwolf’s latest production is a Pulitzer Prize winner starring Victor Almanzar, Elena […]
