If you haven’t been to Navy Pier in a few years — perhaps since the last time you brought out-of-town visitors there — you might be surprised to find a bounty of new restaurants, shops and green spaces, as well as the recently opened Centennial Wheel, a 196-foot Ferris wheel that is 50 feet taller […]
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 Live Music Venue (Suburbs) | Most Beautiful Place to Hear Live Music Ravinia Ravinia is the go-to destination for live music under the stars. 418 Sheridan Road, Highland […]
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 Luxury Resort | Best Downtown Chicago Hotel Four Seasons Resorts & Hotels Ninety-eight hotels in 41 countries that all exemplify one word: luxury. Chicago: 120 E. Delaware Place […]
Our 99 Days of Summer series continues with even more festivals, museum exhibits, shows, concerts and more fun that will fill your calendar through Labor Day. So get going! Summer, unfortunately, will be over before we know it. July 1-3: Windy City RibFest Lawrence and Broadway, Chicago The Uptown neighborhood once again plays host to […]
It’s not the easiest task finding a vacation spot where the activities and locale can please everyone in the family. We’re taking you on a tour of warm weather destinations, staycation-worthy places and kid-friendly European spots in the Make It Better Family Vacation Guide. There are also some great tips for traveling with your entire family. Multigenerational Travel: The […]
When Karla Koziura’s husband, Sebastian, brought up the idea of spending a year and a half at sea and crossing the Atlantic with their family, she had to think long and hard about how that would work. The Evanston family would be leaving behind their life, their jobs and their friends. Their kids, Benjie, age […]
The Chicago History Museum is one of 10 recipients of the 2016 National Medal for Museum and Library Service for their work serving our community. The Institute of Museum and Library Services presented the award during an event at the White House on June 1 to recognize the museum’s work on exhibits like “My Chinatown,” […]
Multigenerational travel is a growing trend in the travel industry. As families with college-age and adult children are increasingly spreading out geographically, they’re opting to forgo a cold Thanksgiving reunion at Grandma’s house in favor of meeting somewhere a bit more glamorous. “We see an increasing number of families planning holiday celebrations in desirable leisure […]
The one constant in any garden is its propensity for change. Whether imposed by nature or the gardener, one can always count on its metamorphosis. This September, Chicago Botanic Garden will unveil the keystone that is the culmination of many years of planning. From the very young to the young at heart, visitors to the […]
