Want to raise kids who are kind, empathetic, and inclusive? Expert advice from Keshet, the Greater Good Science Center, and the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence share how to help children embrace differences and build a more compassionate world.| Better Magazine
Joffrey Ballet’s Jonathan Dole brings his tap roots and versatility to two lead roles in Christopher Wheeldon’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Follow his journey from small-town studio to Chicago’s Lyric Opera House.| Better Magazine
Whether you're looking to soak up some sun, support local artists, or catch a world-premiere performance, our curated list of the best things to do in Chicago and beyond will help you make the most of the season.| Better Magazine
After the LA wildfires destroyed Aveson Charter School, GO Campaign helped students heal by organizing a joyful, mission-aligned day at the Los Angeles Zoo — proving that even in disaster, staying true to your purpose can be the most powerful form of aid.| Better Magazine
Music Theater Works’ 2025 Producers Gala raised a record-breaking $220,000 with 200 guests enjoying performances, auctions, and the Joyce Ruth Saxon Award presentation.| Better Magazine
Chicago’s Cultural Stadium concept unites arts, culture, and civic spaces to drive economic growth, tourism, and community engagement—and offers a model for cities nationwide.| Better Magazine
As Goodman Theatre approaches its 2025/2026 Centennial Season, the theater’s commitment to storytelling beyond the stage is stronger than ever. Through education and engagement programs that reach Chicagoans of all ages — from toddlers experiencing live performance for the first time to older adults reflecting on their lives through storytelling — the Goodman fosters meaningful […]| Better Magazine
On April 30, 2025, more than 800 guests filled the Hilton Chicago ballroom for the 23rd Annual American Red Cross Heroes Breakfast — an uplifting celebration of ordinary individuals doing the extraordinary. Hosted by the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago, the event honored 12 exceptional people whose courage, compassion, and service have made a […]| Better Magazine
Every night, when the sun goes down, more than one billion people around the world are plunged into total darkness. For many of us, flipping on a light is second nature. But for families living in extreme poverty, darkness brings danger, lost opportunity, and hopelessness. Without light, education stalls, entrepreneurship fades, and economic freedom slips […]| Better Magazine
Chicago might be called “The Second City,” but it’s definitely the undisputed metropolitan golf mecca of the Midwest. Here, 13 public golf courses avid golfers should put on their to-play list.| Better Magazine