Better Makers: 64th Annual Gold Coast Fashion Show Raises $1 Million for Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

The Children’s Service Board, an affiliate of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, consists of women committed to supporting vital programs at Lurie Children’s through service and fundraising. As a nonprofit hospital, Lurie Children’s Hospital relies on such philanthropic support to care for nearly 213,000 patients a year and remain the top […]

Weekend 101: 11 Things to Do Around Chicago Nov. 15-17

It will officially start feeling like the holidays this weekend with the return of seasonal favorites like “A Christmas Carol” at Goodman Theatre and Christkindlmarket. But if you’re not quite ready, don’t worry! “Don Giovanni” opens at Lyric Opera of Chicago, wndr Museum hosts a fall-themed event, and more. Christmas Around the World and Holidays […]

Better Chicago’s November Dog of the Month: Mr. Ruben Oliver

Meet a good-natured Mini Goldendoodle living in the Fulton River District who loves riding in convertibles and happy hours at Clark Street Ale House. Who: Mr. Ruben Oliver (aka Mr. Wet Nose or DAC Doodle) About: 4.5 year old male Mini Goldendoodle Lives In: Fulton River District with his parents Ericka Rios and Joe Hable. […]

5 Must-Read Books By Chicago Humanities Festival Speakers

The Chicago Humanities Festival has created and supported a variety of events for almost 30 years. Highlighting arts, ideas, and current topics, notable authors are regularly featured in the festival programs. Check out these five new releases by authors who appeared at the recent fall 2019 festival. “The Water Dancer” Ta-Nehisi Coates This National Book […]

Chicago's Pasta Renaissance: 4 Restaurants Serving Perfect Fresh Pasta

Everyone loves pasta, right? That’s one reason why Chicago is now seeing a renewed interest in house-made, hand-crafted pasta. At Spiaggia (980 N. Michigan Ave.), James Beard award-winning chef Tony Mantuano has been making pasta since day one. Sitting down before service one night in late October, Mantuano told us that in 1982, when he […]