The evening of June 10 came alive with music and dancing at the Court Theatre’s gala — held at Venue West. The event was in full swing with guests celebrating and grooving late into the night, and it served as the culmination of what has undoubtedly been a banner year for the theatre. The theme […]
As Daniel Biss began his new role as mayor of Evanston he shared a few thoughts on plans for the city’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, middle class housing affordability and young activists. Biss, 43, moved to Evanston in 2006 with his wife, Karen, and the family grew to include two children who today are […]
Dear friends, On April 18, we will have the opportunity to lend our support to an important initiative to alleviate human suffering around the world. On that day, we hope you will join us in supporting the Giving Day to benefit the University of Chicago Center for Global Health. The Giving Day will take place […]
You wake up in a cold sweat. You have a vague feeling that all of your belongings are gone and the kids are missing. Your eyes scan the room and as they adjust to the light, you breathe a long, hard, sigh of relief. It was just a terrible dream. Unfortunately, as far as nightmares […]
Diamond earrings, a celebrity DJ and big donations to cancer research: These are just some of the things you will find at the University of Chicago Cancer Research Auxiliary Board’s March fundraiser, “Lucky 7.” The board is looking for new members who want to work closely with their current group of 27 women, the university […]
Having a baby? Have to undergo surgery (boo) or another procedure? Here, local doctors explain how to decide which hospital to trust. Research, research, research. There are a variety of online resources when you’re considering which hospital is best for you. “Hospital Compare and The National Research Corporation are two quality web sites because they […]
There’s a growing suspicion that diet plays a key role in magnifying kids’ ADHD symptoms. But is the link for real? Recent news suggests yes—and no. Earlier this year, The Lancet published findings from a Netherlands study showing that a controlled diet can improve behavior. According to the study, 64% of kids with ADHD are […]
When Nina Winner’s daughters, Mara and Abigail, go to a sleepover or a birthday party, they have to take packed meals with them. They can’t eat what the other kids are eating because they have celiac—a genetic auto-immune disease—and their father has it, too. Her daughters’ and husband’s diagnoses inspired Nina to get involved […]
Here’s your chance to shop and “Make It Better”—all at the same time. Participate in and enjoy a local “Shop For A Cause” this month: 8th Annual Winter Arts + Crafts Expo ”Shop Your Cause” Night Thursday, December 2, 6-9 p.m. Evanston Art Center, Center for the Visual Arts 2603 Sheridan Rd., Evanston | 847-475-5300 Beautiful […]
It was a fundraising effort that topped all expectations. Big Blue Swim School partnered with Make It Better, the OLPH Sharks, and two-time Olympic gold medalist Peter Vanderkaay to raise money for the Ted Mullin Fund for pediatric sarcoma research on March 12 at the Playdium Pool in Glenview. Peter swam with participants and signed […]
