Since March 2020, our world has been mired by hospitalizations, deaths, lockdowns, layoffs and economic hardships. The pandemic affected everyone, but Black and Brown communities suffered disproportionately. At the same time, the demand for social justice, equity and inclusion took hold. Our list of 2021’s Top Chicago-area philanthropists aims to highlight those who put their […]
Now more than ever, businesses, nonprofits and government agencies rely on strong, energetic leadership to thrive during challenging times. At Better, we think it’s important to recognize the leaders who are building businesses, serving as public servants, and leading nonprofits, all of which inspire positive change in the world — whatever the arena. That’s the […]
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Chicago Chef Diana Dávila is sharing three authentic recipes that you can make at home. Dávila, executive chef and owner of Mi Tocaya Antojería in Logan Square, started working in her parent’s taqueria at the age of 10. Now, she is cooking up her native Mexican cuisine to […]
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, Chicago Chef Diana Dávila is sharing three authentic recipes that you can make at home. Dávila, executive chef and owner of Mi Tocaya Antojería in Chicago’s Logan Square, started working in her parent’s taqueria at the age of 10. Now, she is cooking up her native Mexican cuisine […]
As more people globally are vaccinated, what is the current state of the pandemic? What are the hopes for the future? What are the challenges in Illinois, nationally and globally? A panel of experts discussed these and other questions on April 29 at the Executives’ Club of Chicago. The event, called Covid Now: Global, National, Local […]
International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8 and will be celebrated with a theme of #BalanceforBetter because “a balanced world is a better world” — and we couldn’t agree more. As we get ready for this day to celebrate women and continue to work toward equality, we rounded up a few of our favorite articles […]
