The holiday season asks a lot of us. From shopping, to holiday events, to get-togethers — how do we squeeze the most out of this festive time before it passes us by? To help solve this seasonal problem, Better has conjured up a list of the best 31 things to do in Chicago this December […]
It can be hard to love the cold, blustery months in Chicago — sometimes we just want to retreat into our cozy homes and hibernate until spring. To help beat the chill — and the boredom — make plans to get out and about by checking out our lineup of the best things to do […]
Abundant resources offer school districts in New Trier Township advantages when it comes to staffing needs. But even local schools are feeling the squeeze from the well-publicized teachers shortage. Administrators at the township’s six public school districts (New Trier High School District 203, Wilmette 39, Winnetka 36, Glencoe 35, Avoca 37 and Sunset Ridge 29) […]
As summer 2022 comes to an end, it’s never been more important to come together and lift up our communities. Here are a few specific ways to support organizations doing important work around Chicago and the North Shore this August, including volunteering your time, donating funds or helping spread the word. To find other deserving, […]
We’re all familiar with the proverbial saying that a person’s home is their castle, but these five properties take the idea a bit more literally: from courtyards to wrought-iron gates, custom stained glass and expansive square footage, these elevated estates evoke Old World romanticism wrapped in updated, modern luxury. 86 Prospect Ave, Highland Park, $6,500,000 […]
Architect Scott Fortman has designed buildings in a variety of styles, from traditional to Richard Meier-inspired modernism, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright’s Prairie Style dwellings that first sparked his imagination. When Fortman was courting his wife, he often took her on tours of Wright-designed homes. They married in Wright’s former home and studio in […]
Father’s Day is approaching fast! If you are still searching for the perfect gift for your father or father figure, check out these eight great gifts that you can pick up from local shops in Chicago and the North Shore. Backyard BBQ Store BBQ Rub and Spice Backyard Bundle, $89 Help the dad in your […]
Now that the gears of summer are finally in motion, the Chicagoland area is brimming with possibilities! This month we celebrate Pride Month, Juneteenth and Father’s Day — and we’ve got festivities surrounding all of those events and more covered in our round-up of the best things to do in Chicago and the North Shore […]
It’s that time of year again when Chicagoans finally leave behind their cold-weather blues and hit the streets for some early summer amusement. Throughout the month of May you can find an array of indoor and outdoor activities to check out, whether you’re looking for family fun or an evening out with friends. Be it […]
In celebration of their upcoming 100-year anniversary in 2024 and to help out some local groups hit hard by the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Junior League of Evanston-North Shore (JLE-NS) recently surprised nine local non-profits with thousands of dollars to assist in facilitating their charitable work. From organizations that serve the homeless to those that provide […]
