This November, rekindle your holiday spirit as some of Chicago’s most festive traditions such as Zoolights, the Christkindlmarket, and the city’s Thanksgiving parade make a highly anticipated return. Theater and music aficionados can also look forward to the premiere of several Broadway productions, plays, and concerts. Here are 30 of the best things to do […]
Minimalism has become a trendy topic this millennium but exploded to the mainstream with Marie Kondo‘s 2014 book “The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing”. The concept has been around for a while, but Kondo’s New York Times bestselling book brought to light what many Americans had been feeling […]
This weekend is packed with festive and unique events for all ages and interests!
Everyone old enough to remember the Sept. 11 terror attacks has a story about where they were when they saw or heard the news and their reaction in the immediate aftermath. Hearing these stories, from different people at different stages in life, help us gain understanding about the tragic events of that day. These perspectives […]
As long as Linda can remember, she felt like she was in competition with her three older siblings. Growing up in Wilmette, she remembers that they were “better at everything — sports, academics, more friends… you name it,” she says. “I always felt like I didn’t measure up.” But looking back, she doesn’t place blame entirely […]
Tiffany Dufu’s life’s work is advancing women and girls. Previously, she ran The White House Project, she was on the launch team for Lean In and she was Chief Leadership Officer to Levo. Throughout her career, she’s had a crew supporting her and holding her accountable to achieve her goals. During a conversation with a […]
As part of our “You Said It” Op-Ed series, we invite contributors to submit their opinion pieces. The views reflected in these pieces may not be our own. Have a submission? Contact us here. It was a Saturday morning, mid-pandemic, and the doorbell rang. We weren’t expecting a delivery and drop in visitors were a thing […]
There’s no need to sacrifice elevated home design simply because you have a busy family in mix. We’re sharing some of our favorite home design, decor, and organization tips plus a look inside some stunning family homes to help you make your home as fun and livable as it is sophisticated. See How Wallpaper Gives […]
As part of our “Love Essentially” series, Jackie Pilossoph helps us navigate the complex world of relationships. Have a question that you would like her to answer? Contact her here, and it may be featured in an upcoming article! Dropping off a child at college for the first time is extremely emotional and difficult for most parents. […]
Erie Neighborhood House, the oldest operating settlement house in Chicago, has seen plenty of change in its time — but its essential support and services have remained a constant upon which Chicago’s immigrant community can rely. Since 1870, the nonprofit has worked to provide the comprehensive aid which immigrant and low-income families in Chicago need […]
