Better Makers: Chicago's Austin Community Comes Together to Kick Off School Year

BUILD, Inc. (Broader Urban Involvement & Leadership Development) is one of Chicago’s leading gang intervention, violence prevention, and youth development organizations on a mission to engage youth of high-risk environments by helping instill confidence and promote engagement and leadership within their communities. BUILD currently serves more than 3,500 youth each year in Austin, East Garfield […]

Chicago's 25 Most Powerful Women 2019: Jo Ann Rooney

Jo Ann Rooney, J.D., L.L.M., Ed.D, is the 24th president and the first lay president of Loyola University Chicago. Under Dr. Rooney’s leadership, Loyola continues to experience growth in undergraduate enrollments and to position itself as a leading institution both in Chicago, the nation and internationally.   Dr. Rooney is building on Loyola’s legacy of excellence and […]

Chicago’s 25 Most Powerful Women 2018: Melissa Bean

Melissa Bean is Vice Chairman for JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Chairman of the Midwest. As such, she serves as the senior executive across all lines of business and functional areas in the Midwest region. She partners closely with senior clients, community leaders, and JPMorgan Chase employees with a primary focus on client and talent […]

Chicago’s 25 Most Powerful Women 2019: Ellen Alberding

As president and board member of the Joyce Foundation, Ellen oversees the charitable distribution of $50 million annually from assets of $1 billion. Under her leadership, Joyce has gained national prominence with a grant portfolio rooted in the core belief that communities are stronger when they share benefits broadly. The Joyce Foundation funds the development […]

Chicago’s 25 Most Powerful Women 2019: Debra A. Cafaro

Debra A. Cafaro is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Ventas, Inc., an S&P 500 company and real estate investment trust that owns more than 1,200 healthcare, life science, and senior living properties in North America and the United Kingdom and serves as the premier capital provider to leading care providers and […]

30 of the Best Things to Do in Chicago This September

Fall’s arrival in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs brings a plethora of can’t-miss events, from theater and comedy to music and museum exhibits. Theater Sept. 11 to Oct. 14: “Tootsie“ The 1980s hit movie gets a stage-ready makeover with this musical, which follows actor Michael Dorsey and his drag pursuits in alter-ego “Dorothy Michaels.” Cadillac […]

3 New High-Design Chicago Hotels Perfect for Your Next Staycation

Ready to update your interiors? Get the creative juices flowing by checking into one of Chicago’s freshest high-design hotels. (Hey, research is research!) St. Jane Chicago Located in the landmark 1929 art deco Carbide and Carbon building, this recently opened Loop destination embraces its building’s rich history, while also offering travelers a taste of luxe, […]

New in Town: 8 Chicago-Area Foodie Destinations to Check Out Now

From Detroit-style square pizza and gourmet hot dogs to restaurant-caliber movie theater dining and yet another Loop food hall, these are latest new foodie destinations we’re checking out in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. Aba 302 N. Green St., 3rd Floor, Chicago, 773-645-1400 Chef CJ Jacobson and Lettuce Entertain You hit it big together with River […]