A Family Health Scare Highlights the Importance of Giving Back
Make It Better’s founder and chief visionary officer recounts how two difficult experiences reminded her of the value of community, and paying it forward.
Better Makers: American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science Raises $700,000 During Annual Gala
On Nov. 2, 2019, the Midwest Region of the American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science (ACWIS) hosted its annual gala at The Geraghty in Chicago. While celebrating 70 years of scientific innovation, the roughly 300 guests in attendance raised more than $700,000 for the Institute’s mission of “science for the benefit of humanity.” […]
You Said It: There's a Place for Everyone at McGaw YMCA
The YMCA has had a presence in Evanston since shortly after the city’s inception. The Evanston Y was founded in 1885 to “promote mental, moral, physical and social welfare.” Over the course of the past 134 years, McGaw’s mission and who has been involved has reflected the local and national social norms. One of the […]
How Hank Left His Mark: Join the Henry Schueler 41 & 9 Foundation in Supporting Children Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)
Henry “Hank” Schueler was that kid everyone always wanted to have on their team. “He may not have been the top individual athlete,” explains Hank’s father, Matt Schueler, of his son who loved football and baseball, “but he loved sports and was a natural leader on his teams. He played hard and had such a […]
Consummate Host Michael Muser Dishes on the Jean Banchet Awards and His Hotly Anticipated Restaurant, Ever
The 2020 Jean Banchet Awards for Culinary Excellence, the Chicago restaurant industry’s “Oscars,” will be handed out at Venue SIX10 on Sunday, Jan. 19. And once again, the man at the helm, the host with the absolute most, will be Michael Muser. This award is often a barometer for bigger, national recognition. Many past nominees […]
Weekend 101: 8 Things to Do Around Chicago Jan. 17-19
This weekend is all about the arts, with a favorite annual concert at Auditorium Theatre, a Shakespearian ballet at Harris Theater, and a new exhibit at Evanston Art Center. Plus, find seven ways to honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with your family. Illinois Resident Free Days at Shedd Aquarium Jan. 16-20 Chicago Shedd Aquarium’s […]
Here Are Some of the Best Places to Volunteer Around Chicago This Month
If you started 2020 with a resolution to be healthier, make plans to volunteer. According to the Mayo Clinic Health System, volunteering offers health benefits like a decreased risk of depression and reduced stress levels — you may even live longer! Beyond those health benefits, though, volunteering connects you to your community and helps support […]
Better Makers: Jennifer Garner Joins Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation for First Yellow Umbrella Party
The Amy Krouse Rosenthal Foundation (AKR Foundation) is a nonprofit that was formed to honor celebrated author and creator Amy Krouse Rosenthal by providing funding for ovarian cancer research and child literacy. The foundation actively seeks out programming and strategic partnerships to promote their efforts. Just this year they have hosted storytimes, visited schools and […]
Better Makers: 40th Annual JDRF One Dream Gala Sets Global Record in Quest for Type 1 Diabetes Cure
On Dec. 14, the JDRF Illinois Chapter hosted its 40th Annual JDRF One Dream Gala at McCormick Place in Chicago. The event set a global record for JDRF by raising $7 million “to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent, and treat type 1 diabetes (T1D) and its complications.” More than 100 JDRF Galas take place […]
Weekend 101: 9 Things to Do Around Chicago Jan. 10-12
2020 has arrived and with it comes annual winter events like the Chicago Sketch Comedy Festival and Northwestern’s Winter Chamber Music Festival. Plus, say goodbye to the holiday season during a traditional Swedish event and meet the future of theater. 33rd Annual Young Playwrights Festival Jan. 8-25 Chicago Pegasus Theatre Chicago presents three professionally produced […]
