Make It Better readers voted Lake Geneva a favorite weekend getaway in the Best of 2015: Travel. With fall colors bursting into full bloom, it’s a fantastic time to enjoy a quick escape to this close-to-home destination. See for yourself why Travel + Leisure named Lake Geneva one of America’s Best Towns for Fall Colors. […]
Recently opened in the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel, Madison Hall is not your typical hotel gift shop. Space519 owners Lance Lawson and Jim Wetzel designed the shop to capture the feel of a 1930s newsstand. But, this is no simple cart on the side of the street; it is a full-blown store separated into men’s […]
Back-to-school season brings with it a big blockbustery batch of movie offerings at the theater. This fall, choose from a star-studded crop of new releases that is sure to include something for everyone. As always, there are also a couple of kid-tested, mother-approved options for the kids to watch when class lets out. Mark your […]
They might not pack the theaters like the latest rom-coms or action-adventure blockbusters, but contrary to widely held belief, documentaries are not all snoozefests. In fact, a documentary can be every bit as gripping as a mystery thriller, as funny as a slapstick comedy and as touching as a romantic drama. Don’t believe us? Check […]
Television is full of promise this fall, with lots of new shows filling the holes left by the departures of some old favorites. Instead of mourning those shows that are gone, use your prior loves to help you find some great new options, some of which star familiar faces. Here is a guide to the […]
Most of us can feel it when we’re in one, yet can find it difficult to identify the specific elements that make a home great for entertaining. What gives a space its warm, inviting ambiance? Is it the lighting? The size of the space? The availability and arrangement of seating? To get to the bottom of what makes a space ideal for hosting, we […]
It’s time for popular bands and up-and-coming acts to once again descend upon Grant Park for Lollapalooza. Not a fan? You can still spend time in the city at Pilsen’s Fiesta del Sol. Or, get your music fix in Rosemont, where Kelly Clarkson is making her latest tour stop. Then, visit Evanston for the annual […]
The Esther and Tempel Smith family have every reason to be proud of their Lipizzan horse heritage. Consequently, the rest of us have many good reasons to visit Tempel Farms in Wadsworth, Illinois, and enjoy the fruits of their labors. The farm offers classical dressage performances and, currently, a celebration of the 70th anniversary of the end […]
We asked and, boy, did you answer! Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. It’s obvious that you, our readers, feel strongly about the North Shore and Chicago businesses you love and are eager to help promote them. We were excited to see businesses asking their loyal […]
Make It Better’s Best of 2015 drew more than 105,000 verified votes across 10 categories. Share your thoughts with us on social media using the hashtag #MIBBestof2015. Weekend Getaway—Tie Lake Geneva Less than an hour outside of Chicago, Lake Geneva is the perfect place to relax and spend time outdoors with family. You can swim, […]
