This weekend, get outside for some Shakespeare and shopping, or visit the Museum of Science and Industry for family-friendly and adults-only LEGO events. Chicago Shakespeare in the Parks Begins July 14 Chicago For the fifth year, Chicago Shakespeare Theater is touring the city with free outdoor performances. On Thursday and Friday, catch this year’s show, “Twelfth […]
With her latest summer read, best-selling author Lauren Weisberger has moved on from writing about a devilish Prada-clad editrix to a tennis phenom outfitted by Nike. “I was excited to do something different,” Weisberger says. “I’ve personally always loved tennis, I’ve played since I was a little girl.” “The Singles Game” (available July 12) follows […]
Spring/summer 2016 marks the release of a delectable batch of new cookbooks, and there are a lot of big names hitting the shelves: a new cult favorite from Gwyneth Paltrow, a debut cookbook from Chrissy Teigen, and another surefire hit from Ina Garten, to name a few. Inside the pages of these beautiful cookbooks are […]
Emily Giffin, the New York Times best-selling author of “Something Borrowed” and “The One & Only,” is back with “First Comes Love,” a tale of two sisters still dealing with a family tragedy from years ago and questioning the choices they’ve made in life. We talked to the Naperville native about her latest novel, movie […]
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 […]
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 Live Music Venue (Suburbs) | Most Beautiful Place to Hear Live Music Ravinia Ravinia is the go-to destination for live music under the stars. 418 Sheridan Road, Highland […]
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 Luxury Resort | Best Downtown Chicago Hotel Four Seasons Resorts & Hotels Ninety-eight hotels in 41 countries that all exemplify one word: luxury. Chicago: 120 E. Delaware Place […]
Win a four tickets to Independence Day with the CYSO part of the Grant Park Music Festival in Millennium Park, courtesy of AbelsonTaylor. The night features the National Youth Choir of Scotland with Christopher Bell as conductor. The concert begins at 6:30 p.m. on July 4. The winner will be selected at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 30. […]
