The second annual North Shore Reason to Hope fundraising luncheon brought together North Shore residents and the Alzheimer’s Association at the Highland Park Country Club on April 14. The one-hour luncheon included discussion about new medical research and the actions that the association is taking in Illinois, in addition to first-hand accounts from caregivers and […]
On June 22, Blackhawks fans joined Bryan Bickell and his wife, Amanda, at Hugo’s Frog Bar and Fish House to raise funds for the Bryan & Amanda Bickell Foundation. This farewell party and charity benefit featured Bryan and Amanda behind the bar, serving up drinks and chatting with their fans. The Bickell Foundation serves as a pit […]
Charles “Peanut” Tillman is a legend in Chicago for taking the Bears to the Super Bowl and making plays with his famed “Peanut Punch.” In 13 NFL seasons, he has been to two Pro Bowls and two Super Bowls, however, he says winning the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award is his favorite NFL […]
On Saturday, June 18, A Silver Lining Foundation raised $55,000 at its 14th Annual Tasting Stars event held at the DIRTT Environmental Solutions Showroom in Chicago. This premier champagne tasting event attended by more than 120 people was hosted by Ann and Brent Carstensen, Clare and Dave Petersen, Lynne and Stuart Gunn, Lisa and Michael O’Rourke, […]
Last month, the Midwest Artist Initiative and the City of Highwood launched Benchmark 2, its second public art display of decorated park benches throughout the city. The project aims to bring more art installations to the streets of Highwood and select benches will be auctioned off at the Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival in October. The Midwest Artist […]
More than 5,000 runners and walkers took to the streets of Evanston on Sunday, June 19, to honor the legacy of Ricky Byrdsong, a former Northwestern men’s basketball coach who was murdered by white supremacists in 1999. Every Father’s Day, people throughout Chicagoland run or walk to fight against the racial violence that remains so […]
Educators and community leaders got together and raised almost $200,000 for school supply kits at the Back 2 School Illinois Kickoff Dinner on June 9. The money will help Back 2 School Illinois give school supplies to a record 30,000 students this year. More than 200 guests attended the dinner at Galleria Marchetti to help support […]
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 Fundraising Gala PAWS Fur Ball This November marks the 15th year of the PAWS Fur Ball benefitting PAWS Chicago and its incredible work to end the euthanization of animals. […]
This summer, Ravinia welcomes not only its usual star-studded lineup but also the 50th year of their annual charity gala. Hosted by the Ravinia Women’s Board, the gala will benefit Reach*Teach*Play, a nonprofit dedicated to engaging underserved communities in music education. For this very special year, Maestro James Levine will also be returning to Ravinia nearly […]
