Running through the Windy City, the Chicago River is a major connector to the Great Lakes and Mississippi River. The river is historically known as a famed engineering success. For sanitation reasons, in 1900, engineers reversed its flow. The river has played a vital role in the city’s history and development, as a link between nature, […]
Thanks to swanky modern amenities and killer views, high-rises are hotter than ever. Here, a bird’s-eye view of the latest and greatest. The city of big shoulders is a reference to the metropolis’ well-deserved reputation as a hardworking town, but one could be forgiven for assuming that it’s talking about our many skyscrapers. Chicago, after […]
Our weekly 5 Things to Do column is now Weekend 101, where you’ll still find can’t-miss events around Chicago and the North Shore. This weekend, don’t miss a variety of new exhibits in the city, two festivals perfect for those who love bourbon and wine, and a family-friendly fest that kicks off fall. Todros Geller: […]
Happy National Mushroom Month! These umami-packed fungi are low in calories with no fat or cholesterol and they come in so many different varieties. From mushroom melts to Oaxacan red mole, these restaurants are making it easier than ever to enjoy #MeatlessMonday. New in Town The Chicago Mushroom Company is planning to open a new urban […]
In 2005, Claire Liszkay went on a trip to Nicaragua and what was originally a personal mission to learn Spanish turned into a life-changing experience. Liszkay watched workers at a local hospital strike over a lack of resources and funds. “I saw the disparity between folks who have and folks who don’t have. I had […]
Andrea Zopp is the President and CEO of World Business Chicago, where she leads the organization’s mission of inclusive economic growth, supporting businesses, and promoting Chicago as a leading global city. Most recently, she served as Deputy Mayor, Chief Neighborhood Development Officer for the City of Chicago. Andrea has dedicated her career to being a […]
Helen Zell is the Executive Director of the Zell Family Foundation. She is an active philanthropist and thought leader in the arts and education, with an emphasis on music, literature, and visual arts. Helen is the Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association. She is also a member of the […]
Julia Stasch is President of the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, one of the nation’s largest philanthropies with assets of approximately $7 billion, and offices in Chicago, Mexico City, New Delhi, and Abuja, Nigeria. With a broad background of leadership in the business, governmental, and philanthropic sectors, she has served as the Foundation’s […]
Laura Ricketts is a Director of the Chicago Cubs Major League Baseball Club as well as Chairman of the Board for Chicago Cubs Charities. In addition to her Board duties, much of her work with the Cubs is focused on community relations, government relations, and philanthropy. Ms. Ricketts practiced law at the Chicago law firm […]
Diana Mendley Rauner, Ph. D., learned early from her parents the importance of giving back. As a young adult, Diana spent time volunteering at a settlement house in New York to help teach ex-offenders to read. After witnessing the education inequities in our country first-hand, she realized this was an issue she wanted to focus […]
