This year, more older adults, working families, and children in Cook County are facing the dire reality of hunger in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. For some, this reality is fresh—these residents are facing food insecurity and hunger for the first time ever. But for others, their needs have only grown. And while some […]
Baseball is finally back, and we have a beautiful, but hot, weekend ahead of us. From safely visiting our zoos to mixing up a margarita at home in honor of National Tequila Day, here are five things you can do this weekend. Please take care and help our community fight COVID-19 — maintain at least […]
Oh, how our world has changed since the last time you received a print issue of Better! The pandemic hit as we were working on our traditional spring issue. We dropped that like a lead balloon, in order to lean into our mission to provide you with helpful, trusted, up to the minute, digital content […]
As George Floyd’s murder on May 25 continues to reverberate through the United States and expose decades of racial injustice, protests and rallies have taken different forms in cities across America. As the summer thus far has been marked with clashes between police and protestors and rising coronavirus cases, Chicago is also dealing with an […]
Last week, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued a stern warning to Chicagoans that a renewed wave of restrictions could be on the horizon if coronavirus cases continue to increase. Less than a week later, Lightfoot’s administration today announced a rollback with new limitations impacting Chicago, bars, restaurants, salons and gyms. First up, bars that do […]
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the United States, the restaurant industry has taken a major hit. As of July 14, the Chicago Eater reported 70 permanent coronavirus-related restaurant closures in and around the city. We are struggling. This isn’t a joke. Support your fav deli for dinner tonight. Thx — Manny’s Deli (@mannysdeli) […]
Yesterday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot warned that the city is getting “dangerously close to a dangerous state of conditions,” as the coronavirus case numbers continue to climb. After the sustained decrease that led to the lifting of many restrictions, the city is now averaging 192 cases a day. So, where are all these new cases […]
Somehow, we are already halfway through July and the possibility of heading back into the school routine soon—at home or not—is top of mind for most families. Before we dive back into our chaotic schedules, let’s enjoy some of the peace, rest and relaxation summer brings. From enjoying ice cream for a good cause to […]
Our Chicago summer is fleeting, so why not make the most of it? Whether you’re by the lake, poolside in your backyard, out for a run or partaking in our #2020ChicagoOlympics, these items from local stores – some even locally made – will help you do just that. Minnidip – The First Designer Inflatable Pool […]
Somewhere among the long line of cars outside Wrigley Field is a masked figure, helping Spanish-speaking families pick up boxes of produce, meat and other wholesome food. Not just another volunteer, this is Alicia Gonzalez, a hero of the sports nonprofit world, who started her first organization to help people while she was still in […]
