Better - Summer 2020

CHICAGO SUMMER 2020

Inspiring Voices:

Racial Equity & the Pandemic

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FACE OF INTERIOR STYLE Hilary Bailes, President of Hilary Bailes Design Limited

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Born and raised in England, Hilary grew up in a small town close to Cambridge and an hour’s train ride to London. Her father’s antique export business meant she spent time accompanying him to country auctions as well as the upscale auction rooms in London, such as Sotheby’s, Bonham’s and Christie’s. She loved these adventures where she was immersed in exotic and unique treasures of all kinds.

At the same time, her parents liked to restore old homes. The first she remembers was a Tudor cottage, about 400 years old. From there they skipped a few centuries and lived in a Victorian home, followed by a Georgian home before emigrating to Chicago when she was 18.

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Her focus now is on high-end residential Interiors. “I feel I bring something unique to my clients, I personally create each project and oversee all aspects. I listen and work hard to develop an interior that not only brings out my clients individuality and style, but provides a space that nurtures and enhances their lives, incorporating the latest technology, design and always some art”.

Last year she was awarded ‘Best of 2019’ Better.net, Interior Designer / City. Jaclyn Simpson Photography.

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Contents

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SUMMER 2020

FEATURES

IN CHICAGO

EAT & DRINK

DESTINATIONS

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A Conversation with Alicia Gonzales The Executive Director of Cubs Charities shares how The Chicago Cubs have pivoted from fun to food.

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Black Lives Matter How Dom Brown and organizers from Activate: Chi planned Chicago’s largest protest in just four days.

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Giving Birth During COVID-19 Having a baby in the middle of a pandemic presents its own unique set of circumstances and challenges.

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Currents Local families partake in the #FrontStepsProject, Farmers Markets, animal adoption and more.

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Shop Local Our Chicago summer is fleeting, so why not make the most of it? We’ve picked out the best locally made items to do just that.

Dining Listings A guide to eating and drinking in Evanston this summer.

Golf Some of the top public courses in the Chicagoland region plus a few bonus options for those interested in traveling north to Wisconsin.

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Cheese Tour Head up on the cheese trail to Wisconsin this summer and discover these award-winning and uniquelyWisconsin spots along the way.

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SPACES A young couple commissions Orren Pickell Building Group to design the house of their dreams on a spectacular 10-acre lot in Chesterton, Indiana.

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Be better...everyday. These are serious times. The world is being challenged on so many levels. As with everything, we should navigate through it in a better way. Be respectful and grateful while being smart and empathetic.

Those same principles apply to the real estate market.

The market is moving on the North Shore and there are new insights we see everyday as we surprisingly see properties selling at a faster rate than projected. Proper protocol and a myriad of customized Covid sensitive showing strategies have allowed for houses to continue to go under contract.

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Take action. One small way we have to share our gratitude is by donating a percentage of every deal to an organization of choice. Thanks to you, we can all make a difference. A special thank you to all those on the front lines who have been doing better everyday.

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Oh, how our world has changed since the last time you received a print issue of Better! The pandemic hit as we were working on our traditional spring issue. We dropped that like a lead balloon, in order to lean into our mission to provide you with helpful, trusted, up-to-the-minute, digital content that connects you to the best local and national sources. And you devoured it.

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The Covid-19 curve flattened sufficiently for Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Governor JB Pritzker to ease restrictions as our weather promised to improve. So, we started planning this summer issue. But then the after-effects of George Floyd’s murder exploded here and across the country, elevating the injustice and cruelty of long-standing systemic racism. We pivoted again, to elevate Black Lives Matter voices and recommend ways you can help too. This was easy for us, because our mission is to help you — our audience — live, love, work and play with greater purpose has always included a strong emphasis on social justice.

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Voices

CHICAGO VOICES By listening to the words and ideas of others and understanding the ways that we can all take action to be instruments of progress, we can help turn this painful moment into a real catalyst for positive change. Here are some voices that we have been listening to and learning from.

CECILIA CONRAD, PH.D. CEO of Lever for Change and a Managing Director at the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

“I am inspired by the large number of people of different races who marched peacefully not only in cities large and small in this country but also around the world. I want to believe that their voices will continue to be forceful over the next months and years. I’m old enough to have observed activism followed by apathy and the fragile gains that we’ve achieved dissipated by economic downturns and reassertions of racial power dynamics. My young colleagues are fond of saying, “nothing has changed,” but that isn’t true. There has been change, but too much of the change has been ephemeral. My hope is that this time is really different.”

SHELLEY A. DAVIS President, Forest Preserve Foundation “My heart breaks for those who have been killed and harmed by police officers across the country. I live in two worlds, a world of privilege that allows me to work from home and collaborate with philanthropic leaders around the city.

I also am a native South Side resident who has had to endure days of National Guard helicopters hovering overhead; confusion on how to navigate my journey to Northwestern Memorial Hospital to refill my 86-year-old mother’s medications with the bridges over the Chicago River being raised and Lakeshore Drive being closed; and the daily fear of the possibility of my husband or my son encountering the police and never returning home.

Yet I hold on to hope and envision a brighter and more equitable future. One in which entrepreneurs will bring economic growth to sorely under invested neighborhoods. Community organizers will continue to apply pressure that will bring about much needed reforms. And philanthropy will increase investments that lift up African American communities to right the wrongs of multi-generational inequity.”

KIMBERLY FOXX Cook County State’s Attorney “Like many of you, I am saddened, frustrated and deeply affected by the injustices that have been further exposed as a result of these life altering situations. However, I am extremely encouraged by the immense opportunity to reevaluate and reinvest our resources. Through innovative and thoughtful policies, we can work collectively to implement systematic change that will help restore our communities moving forward.”

ANGELIQUE POWER President, The Field Foundation “Today we are witnessing the largest protests in our history happening across the world that center antiblackness and systemic racism and put out direct calls to make long term and frankly, long overdue change. We are building this on the backs of our ancestors. They laid the path and groundwork to get us here today. Each powerful woman on this list has hundreds of women in her network who could be on this list. Now is our time to move from language to action.”

CLAIRE HARTFIELD Chairman, Alain Locke, Charter School “Change must take place at all levels — personal, governmental, and in private business. We can all be an active part of creating a better society — reach out across racial lines in our personal lives, vote, create structures in the workplace to include the voices of black and brown people.

Forward progress depends on it.”

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Top 6 Stories Online Most popular articles last month FACING COVID-19 TOGETHER At time of press, Illinois seems to have a handle on the COVID-19 outbreak and is moving into Phase 4. But, across the country we are seeing troubling upticks in case numbers.

Since the pandemic began, we’ve been keeping you up to date on the latest news and guidelines. As we (hopefully!) continue to move in the right direction, we’ll help you stay informed on everything from what’s reopening to ways to stay safe (wear those masks!). better.net/coronavirus

WHAT EXACTLY ARE WE ARE FEELING? The pandemic has triggered all sorts of emotions. From fear and grief to anger and isolation, we’ve all had to find new ways to make sense of our feelings and find news ways to cope. From what it’s like to work from home with clinical depression to tips from psychologists on how to understand and address these new mental health challenges, we’ve talked to you, our readers, as well as leading experts and health care professionals to help you navigate this uncertain path. better.net/copewithcovid

JUNETEENTH: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Our nation is in the midst of a reignited civil rights movement.

As the country is moved to action following the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, many began to reckon with the ways in which systemic oppression touches every aspect of American life. For those looking to educate themselves about our country’s history with racism and inequality, Juneteenth is a date to know. It is the day the last enslaved people in Texas were made aware of their freedom. better.net/juneteenth

A WORKING MOM SOUNDS OFF ABOUT E-LEARNING School closures hit everyone hard—kids, teachers and, perhaps most of all, parents, who were forced to take the reins and become full-time teachers overnight. Among the hardest hit were working parents, who found themselves juggling their full-time jobs while managing their kids’ Zoom schedules and making sense of common core. A local mom shared her frustrations with us, and her words struck a chord with moms far and wide. better.net/homeschool

REMEMBERING HECKY POWELL When Evanston native and barbecue sauce king Hecky Powell passed away at age 71 due to COVID-19, it made national headlines. Hecky has been a long-time friend of the Better community and his restaurant, Hecky’s Barbecue, has been named “Best BBQ” by Better readers. Hecky worked tirelessly to serve up support to his community, primarily through his Forrest E. Powell Foundation. Read more about all the ways Hecky Powell brought positive change. better.net/heckypowell

TOP RESTAURANTS PIVOT TO SELLING GROCERIES When local businesses were forced to shutter, some top Chicago restaurants and chefs flipped their own playbook. Temporarily shuttered restaurants, unable to fill their seats but still facing lease payments, utility bills, and more, began partnering with their purveyors to offer specialized groceries. Dining Editor Julie Chernoff tells their story. better.net/groceries

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T H E P E O P L E . T H E P L AC E S . T H E C AU S E S .

When COVID-19 hit and the Illinois stay-at-home order was put in place, life was put on hold. Among the many industries that took a big hit, the wedding, event and photography industry saw their work for the foreseeable future essentially disappear overnight. But, as many of us have seen, a lot of good has come out of this time, including photographers pivoting to porch photo sessions, aka #TheFrontStepsProject.

Not only do these photos provide families with a way to commemorate this strange time in our lives—when we were unsure about the world, stressed and struggling, but also brought together—these photo sessions have also helped support photographers and the community, with many giving back to charity. Here are just a few families that shared their portraits with us, and the stories behind them. »

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Snapshots During Our Stayat-Home Order BY MACAIRE DOUGLAS Emily and Craighton Berman with their boys Gus and Henry and their dog Norman

Emily Berman, North Park What do you do for a living?

I’m a Studio Manager/ Personal Chef and Craighton is a designer and illustrator.

Please tell us a bit about yourself and the people in the photo with you.

Our family has lived in North Park for about 5 years. Henry is 9 and in 3rd grade and Gus is 5 and in kindergarten. I am currently on leave from my job to care for and home school the kids (I’m a full time personal chef at a design firm so I can’t really do my job remotely while the studio is all working remote) and Craighton is working from home at his illustration/design work and the small housewares company he started – manual.is.

Why did you decide to have a photo session?

My good friend, Erielle Bakkum was doing front porch shoots and donating a portion of her proceeds to the Chicago Food Depository so I

thought it was a good way to document this weird time we are in, support a friend and also a good cause.

How has COVID-19 and the lockdown impacted you?

Like everyone else, we are home together trying to balance work, school and keep life as normal as possible for our kids. I have been struggling with anxiety and depression, but luckily I have access to the care and support that I need to help me through it. I worry about the possibility of losing my job as things continue. On a positive note, our family has grown closer and the boys have strengthened their bond as each other’s playmate these past two months. Norman the dog has been in heaven.

How have you found moments of joy?

We miss our old routines but luckily our best friends live across the street and we’ve been spending some social distance time with them as the weather has improved.

Barbara Slutsky, Highland Park What do you do for a living?

Barbara Slutsky- marketing (retired)/community volunteer, Marc Slutsky- psychiatrist, Jon Greenberg- Investment banker, Shana Greenberg- Pilates Teacher, Max Slutsky- Government affairs at United Airlines, Emily Kaplan- Communications Professional.

Why did you decide to have a photo session?

In the face of this global pandemic where so many are facing unspeakable challenges, we had the chance for our entire family to hunker down and be together. This was a “COVID silver lining” I could never have seen coming. During the quarantine, I have spent quite a bit of time sorting and cataloging thousands of photos taken over the last decades which marked so many moments in time that make up our family’s story. Of course, setting up this photo shoot was an obvious thing for us to do. This was the first time our whole family has been together since Charlie and Malley joined the scene several

Charlie Greenberg, Jon Greenberg, Shana Greenberg, Marc Slutsky, Barbara Slutsky, Max Slutsky, Malley (dog) and Emily Kaplan

months ago. Jon, Shana and Charlie live in New York City, and after being quarantined in their small Tribeca apartment for 7 weeks they decided to hit the road and make the trip to Highland Park where, following our own quarantine period, they have been living with my husband and me in her childhood home. Max and Emily welcomed their new puppy during the COVID lock down and made the trip from Washington DC to Highland Park to introduce us all to their new addition. In the years to come, we will tell the story of what was going on in the world when this photo was taken.

How has COVID-19 and the lockdown impacted you?

We have our 7 month grandson with us - need I say more.

The dishwasher and washer/ dryer never stop, the meals are plentiful, the days fly by and we are treasuring this family time and the slower pace.

How have you found moments of joy?

Early on in the shut down, a couple of my girlfriends started beginning our day with a socially distanced, masked walk. Over time, it has become a meaningful and important way to begin the day not only maintaining some ongoing physical activity but sharing important conversations.

Before COVID, I probably wouldn’t have thought I had the time for this.

Omar Brown, Evanston

Omar and Tanya Brown, with their kids Faith and Omar Jr

What do you do for a living?

I’m a Management Consultant.

Why did you decide to have a photo session?

We wanted to make sure there were some black families represented.

How has COVID-19 and the lockdown impacted you?

I typically travel every week for work, instead of traveling I’m conducting virtual meetings.

How have you found moments of joy?

Yes, we have family dinners together every night, and movie night every Friday and Saturday.

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SUMMER HEAT AND FACE MASKS: HOW TO AVOID “MASKNE” Keep your skin sane while protecting yourself and others

BY MACAIRE DOUGLAS

Animals In Need:

As the weather heats up and we enter Phase 4 of our reopening plan, we finally get to enjoy the outdoors and public places we have missed so much. Chicago summers are hot and swift, so as we venture out masked-up, we might encounter a few skin related issues. We spoke to a local Dermatologist, Dr. Jordan Carqueville, to find out how we can take care of our skin, troubleshoot any blemishes and be comfortable in our masks this summer.

Illinois summer is hot, muggy and humid. What tips do you have for dealing with the combination of sweat and mask wearing?

Wearing little or no make-up under the mask will help reduce occlusion of dirt and oils into the pores. Make sure you are washing your mask daily if you are sweating, as the mask is absorbing the dirt and oils with every wear. Take breaks wearing the mask to let your skin breathe when you are not in environments where the mask is necessary.

Are there any types of materials that allow for better breathing in the heat?

Masks made of tightly woven, 100% cotton fibers with a filter tend to breathe better than the synthetic fibers of polyester masks, which will trap heat more.

What about sunscreen?

Since only a portion of the face is covered in a mask, it still leaves the root of the nose, upper cheeks, forehead and ears vulnerable to UV light. Make sure to apply sunscreen to these exposed areas when wearing a mask and wear sun protective clothing, such as a broad-brimmed hat. If you are outside without a mask, then the entire face should still be protected with sunscreen. Remember that reapplication of sunscreen is needed for prolonged sun exposure.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, PAWS Chicago never stopped helping animals in need. In fact, they actually expanded their services. Here's how.

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How should we take better care of our skin?

In my dermatology practice, I am seeing a lot of “maskne,” mask-induced rosacea, and irritation caused by wearing masks. The “maskne” is often caused by the occlusion of the pores with dirt and oil. It is helpful to lightly exfoliate with washing to remove dead skin cells and oils that may be clogging the pores. The rosacea and irritation can be caused by the friction of the mask and the removal of the skin’s natural oils by the mask. It is helpful to cleanse the skin morning and evening and moisturize after each wash to protect the skin barrier. I also recommend washing the mask with fragrance-free detergents and fabric softeners to avoid irritation of the skin with fragrance chemicals.

Any tips or treatments if you are breaking out around your mask area?

Over-the-counter spot treatments with salicylic acid washes or benzoyl peroxide gels may be helpful to treat pimples caused from wearing a mask. If this is not helping, I would recommend scheduling a consultation with your dermatologist to discuss treatments or prescription acne treatments.

Moving the adoption process online PAWS launched a virtual adoption process, so that prospective adopters could continue to help while sheltering-in-place.

Their team works to match famillies to their five ComPETibility indicators—children, other dogs, other cats, activity level and how the pet does when left alone. .

Since launching on March 22, they have received over 13,200 adoption applications.

Telehealth Veterinary Appointments For pet owners in Englewood, West Englewood, and Back of the Yards who would otherwise have no access to veterinary services, PAWS is offering virtual appointments.

Normally, the PAWS Chicago Community Outreach program serves pet owners in under-served communities through door-to-door efforts.

Virtual dog training classes through the PAWS Chicago Training Center Virtual training gives new pet parents and dog owners the skills to train their pet and participate in something fun and educational from the comfort and safety of their own home.

Crisis Care Foster Initiative For pet owners who are temporarily unable to care for their pets because they have been directly affected by COVID-19, this gives them an option to foster their animals. This includes those recovering from the virus, hospital workers working around the clock to provide care for COVID-19 patients, and those experiencing financial hardship.

The Mobile Pet Food Pantry The Mobile Pet Food Pantry allows them to deliver pet food to the doorsteps of vulnerable community members who might otherwise have to relinquish their pets without access to basic supplies.

PAWS is 100 percent reliant on the support of the community.

If you would like to support the life-saving efforts of PAWS Chicago and learn more about their upcoming events, you can visit their website at pawschicago.org.

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BY SUSAN NOYES

Every participant in the annual Red Cross of Illinois Heroes Breakfast calls it the best, most inspiring breakfast fundraising event of the year. Normally held in the Hilton’s Grand Ballroom, with vast support from Chicago’s corporate community and all-star emcees, the event honors everyday heroes while raising ever larger funds to support the Red Cross’ mission.

Better (Make it Better Media) was honored to join Kirkland & Ellis, CSX, KPMG, Walgreens, CBS Chicago and the Edward Family Foundation as lead sponsors, and to pivot to virtual fundraising support instead as the media partner launching the honoree hero videos each Tuesday and Thursday through Better’s social network. Funds raised endowed a new blood services center in memory of Scott Falk, former board chair, and insured that the 140-year old organization could continue to maintain a sufficient supply of blood to help patients in need and provide critical relief services to people affected by disasters big and small.

Every Hero’s story is inspiring. Their stories particularly resonated during these challenging times too. When you need a quick boost, check out their quick videos We'd like to introduce you to just a few, please go online to learn more.

Ivan Escobar, Nurse Hero When the driver of a car nearby was shot in his head, Escobar jumped out of his own vehicle and into action. He found the driver bleeding profusely, grabbed the teddy bear that the driver’s daughter was carrying to staunch the blood and tended to the man carefully until paramedics arrived. The driver survived and Escobar visited him and his family a few days later, bringing a gift to the daughter.

Fritzie Fritzshall, Global Citizenship Hero At age 13, Fritzshall and her family were arrested at gunpoint and shipped via train to the horrific death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau. There she promised that should she survive, she would tell their story. She kept her promise. Since founding Illinois’ world-class holocaust museum, she has returned to Auschwitz and endured five grueling days answering probing questions about her holocaust experience so that her 3-D holographic image would make it possible for everyone to meet and be inspired by her for perpetuity, through the museum’s “Abe & Ida Cooper Survivor Stories Experience.”

Jahmal Cole, Community Impact Hero launched a youth volunteer service nonprofit and movement called ‘My Block, My Hood, My City’ that seeks to expand the minds and lives of underprivileged youth. The organization provides students with immersive adventures that take them out of their comfort zones and neighborhoods and encourage a global approach to learning, collaboration, interconnectedness, empathy, and civic responsibility.

From Top: Ivan Escobar, Nurse Hero; Fritzie Fritzshall, Global Citizenship Hero; Jahmal Cole, Community Impact Hero; Rose Quinn, Youth Hero;Patty, Marciela and Georgina, Blood Services Heroes

Rose Quinn, Youth Hero Rosie has lived with an autoimmune disease, alopecia, since she was two years old. The Quinn family’s nonprofit, Coming Up Rosies, donates Smile Kits — creative toolkits for bald children to design their own head scarves. Since COVID-19, nine-year-old Rosie has been working at home, shipping out Smile Kits to kids in need. She has recently considered also making face masks out of her head scarves, so doctors and nurses can be “stylish and protected while saving lives.”

Patty Gonzalez, Marciela Wesby, Georgina Adan, Blood Services Heroes Marciela’s niece, AnaVictoria, was diagnosed with leukemia at 13 years old. It took truly copious amounts of blood, donated by others, to keep her alive for the following two years. Inspired by this, Gonzalez, Wesby and their Northern Trust colleague Georgina Adan started blood drives in AnaVictoria’s memory after she passed away in 2017. Since then, this trio of fabulous females have been responsible for over 2000 units of blood donations.

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A BETTER "SHOP LOCAL" SUMMER Our Chicago summer is fleeting, so why not make the most of it?

Whether you’re by the lake, poolside in your backyard, out for a run or partaking in our #2020ChicagoOlympics, these items from local stores — some even locally made — will help you do just that.

BY MACAIRE DOUGLAS

That’s Banana(Leave)s!

Minnidip Inflatable Pool $45, minnidip.com, Glenview The Chicago brand is making a big splash in backyards and city balconies, with their trendsetting adult and kiddie-sized pools. Designed

by Emily Vaca of La Vaca, you’ll have a hard time choosing a favorite, but you can’t go wrong with the tropic vibes that this pool delivers.

Target stores around Chicagoland.

GOODR Sunglasses $25, fleetfeet.com, Deerfield If the thought of your sunglasses slipping due to sweat makes you cringe, these no slip and no bounce sunglasses are the solution. Perfect for running, GOOD’s lightweight sunglasses are polarized and come in a wide variety of colors.

MD Everyday Nourishing Lotion SPF 50 $30, egeaspa.com, Evanston It would be foolish to head out into the sun without SPF, and this lotion provides some much needed protection. Formulated for your whole body, it also has antioxidants, ceramides, and humectants. Even kids love the way this feels all over.

Ninni Cooling Foot Scrub $28, lenarosebeauty.com, Ravenswood Gardens Need summer-ready feet? This refreshing foot scrub is perfect to pamper your toes after a long day outdoors. The natural, vegan and cruelty-free formula contains shea butter and peppermint, leaving your feet feeling soft and refreshed.

Two-Person Picnic Backpack $110, mazehome.com, Winnetka The perfectly chic way to picnic, this backpack contains everything you need to dine outdoors in style. Inside you will find plates, stemmed glasses, silverware, salt and pepper shakers and there is even a spot for a bottle of wine, and room for personal items, too.

The ICEMULE Classic™ Medium $69.65, rei.com, Northbrook This flexible 15-liter cooler bag is perfect if you are on the go, allowing you to stay hands free.

The sling style backpack can also be secured to a boat, bike or board, and it also comes in bright, summer-inspired colors.

SKEEM Citronella Sea Salt Outdoor Incense $25, chaletnursery.com, Wilmette A combination of sea salt, jasmine and all natural-citronella oils, these incense sticks are formulated to be used outdoors and naturally keep mosquitoes and biting bugs away. To complete the set, pick up the matching Citronella Sea Salt candles, body spray and after sun lotion.

Chicago Flag Bandana $12, transittees.com, Andersonville Designed and printed by Transit Tees in Wicker Park, this banana, with a lovely plaid take on the classic Chicago Flag design, can be worn as a face covering while out in public places. Dogs love ‘em too.

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biscus and apple jasmine that are crafted with fruit that’s fresh-pressed in-house. All Boochcraft beverages are organic, vegan and contain no fake flavors. To top it off, the company is 1% for the planet — meaning at least one percent of annual sales go toward environmental causes — and is the number one composter in the city of Chula Vista. boochcraft.com

Is now the right time?

BY CARRIE KIRBY

Families around the country are asking the tough questions. If you come down with COVID-19 and end up on a ventilator for two weeks, the person you designated in your financial POA can pay your rent or mortgage with your checking account, or make your child support payment, or take care of any other urgent financial matters until you are able to resume control.

And if the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that any of us could become incapacitated at any time.

“Under normal circumstances we would always have two witnesses, but we are having people sign (wills) with an intent statement, saying ‘I intend for this to be my will, even though there’s no one witnessing it,’” Landles-Dowling said.

Of course, it has long been possible to draft basic estate planning documents at home without an attorney, using software or online services such as Nolo. In recent years, a number of startups have begun offering estate planning phone apps as well.

“These apps allow people to obtain wills and life insurance from the convenience of their phones,” said Wall Street Journal columnist Julie Jargon in a podcast interview. Fabric and Tomorrow are two apps that enable people to create wills and trusts, as well as purchase life insurance, using their phones.

“For people that have multiple properties and complicated investments, certainly it doesn’t take the place of having a lawyer and a professional,” Jargon said. “The target is younger families, people who might own a home, they have young children, but who don’t have a complicated estate.”

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A BETTER BUZZ Most hard kombuchas — kombuchas with added alcohol — are not only low in sugar and high in probiotics, they also come in impeccable packaging worthy of display. Here are some that check all those boxes and also do good.

BY KASIA PAWLOWSKA

Luna Bay Booch Crafted in Chicago, Luna Bay is a female-founded hard kombucha brand that is distributed in Illinois, California and other select states across the nation. The three core flavors — Palo Santo blueberry, hibiscus lavender and ginger lemon — are naturally fermented to 6% ABV and made with Yerba Mate tea and all non-GMO ingredients. Luna Bay Booch products are gluten-free, vegan and low in sugar — the company is also 1% for the Planet. Find it at Whole Foods and many other grocers across the nation. lunabaybooch.com Kombrewcha Born in Brooklyn and available in New York City, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Oregon, and Washington, Kombrewcha is brewed with from black tea which is Fair Trade Certified — Fair Trade Certified products support the small-scale farmers and workers in developing countries by ensuring safe workplaces, income sustainability, environmental impact, and more. Available in three flavors — lemongrass lime, berry hibiscus and royal ginger — Kombrewcha beverages are organic, 4.4% ABV, and just 120 calories. kombrewcha.com Boochcraft California’s first hard kombucha brewery, Boochcraft features zesty flavors like ginger lime, grapefruit hi-

June Shine San Diego’s JuneShine works with the National Forest Foundation by planting trees to replace those used to make its cartons, and its brewery is powered with one hundred percent renewable energy. JuneShine drinks come in flavors like blood orange mint, honey ginger lemon and acai berry among others and contain 6% alcohol by volume (ABV). In June, the company launched two flavors of JuneShine 100 — 100 calorie slimmer cans with just one gram of sugar. juneshine.com KYLA Hard Kombucha Hailing from Hood River, Oregon, KYLA Hard Kombucha is brewed from a SCOBY — symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast — and comes in flavors like ginger tangerine, hibiscus lime, and pink grapefruit. Drinks contain live cultures, do not require refrigeration, have 100 calories, 4.5% ABV and 2 grams of sugar. In April KYLA launched Sunbreak Series, seasonal flavors like lavender lemonade and coconut crush that are the result, in part, of KYLA’s newly installed, stateof-the-art pilot system from Portland Kettle Works — a five-barrel steam jacketed brew system with three 10-barrel fermenters and five one-barrel fermenters. kylakombucha.com Nova Easy Kombucha After starting Novo Brewery in 2014, Tiago Carneiro set out to make alcoholic drinks in a more natural way and launched Chula Vista-based Nova Easy Kombucha. Nova Easy Kombucha is gluten-free, vegan-friendly, probiotic, contains 6% ABV and comes in flavors like mango and ginger, peach and passionfruit and orange brunch. The newest seasonal flavor, sexy pina colada, features organic pineapple juice and coconut water, as well as a little extra alcohol, bring it to 8% ABV. novakombucha.com

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OLYMPICS POSTPONED THIS YEAR? Let’s get creative and raise money for two local charites this summer. BY ZACK RUSKIN No one knows when the next official Olympic games will take place. Originally scheduled to get underway in Tokyo, Japan this July, the absence of the competition this summer means it’s time to get creative.

Yes, many places are still closed for now, but that certainly doesn’t mean there’s yellow tape stretched over the imaginations of Chicagoans. Perhaps it will have to be a game of H.O.R.S.E. instead of a five-on-five contest, but basketball will endure regardless. Thus, if you’re looking to bring a little Olympic magic into your life in the coming months, here are some ideas to help you carry the torch (in a socially-distant manner). Don't forget to tag #2020ChicagoOlympics!

Basketball Alas, there will be no hoops in Tokyo this summer, but it doesn’t take a squad of all-stars to make the most of your moment on the blacktop. If ESPN’s recent Michael Jordan miniseries “The Last Dance” has you eager to ball out, safe options for now include working on your free throws or starting a remote game of H.O.R.S.E. with a friend.

Cycling (Track, Mountain, BMX) For as long as the modern Olympic games have existed, cycling has been part of the offerings.

However, it wasn’t until the 1996 Atlanta games that mountain biking for men and women came along. With perhaps not a ton else to do, biking is very much having a moment. If you need a tuneup or a fresh set of wheels, visit the website for local cycle shops like J.C. Lind Bike Co., Wheel & Sprocket, and Village Cycle Center. All remain open in modified form as bike shops and repair are considered essential services.

Golf Despite golf’s popularity as a leisure activity for everyday Americans, the sport was only featured in the Olympics twice — in 1900 and 1902 — before getting cut. The 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro reintroduced golf to the fold. Pres-

ently, golf courses are also legally open across Illinois, although the city of Chicago is opening a bit more slowly.

Skateboarding Skateboarding was scheduled to make its first Olympic appearance in Tokyo this summer. That won’t be happening, but the moment is ripe for Chicago’s skaters to shred. Chicago parks are beginning to open. All public parks west of Lake Shore Drive are now open and continued updates can be found the Chicago Park District’s Skate Parks page. Meanwhile, shops like Uprise and Wilson Yards are continuing to operate on a modified basis for all your grip tape and bearings needs.

Sports Climbing Sports climbing was another new addition intended for the summer games in 2020. Anyone ready to climb up a wall of their own right now will need to remain patient given indoor climbing gyms remain closed. However, Chicago’s First Ascent is currently offering virtual classes to help keep your appetite for ascension well-fed. Outdoor climbing should only be attempted by trained professionals, but qualified individuals can grab supplies via curbside pickup, now available at many spots including REI’s Lincoln Park location.

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Want to make a difference for our Chicago youth? Complete and post up to three #2020ChicagoOlympics activities by July 31 and tag us at @betterchicago on Instagram, and Better will donate $50 each to Girls in the Game and By the Hand Club for Kids, up to $5000 total.

Girls in the Game enables every girl to find her voice, discover her strength, and lead with confidence through fun and active sports, health and leadership activities.

WATER SPORTS: Artistic Swimming Athletics Canoe – Slalom Canoe – Sprint Diving Marathon Swimming Modern Pentathlon Rowing Sailing Surfing Swimming Triathlon Water Polo

Judo Karate Modern Pentathlon Rhythmic Gymnastics Shooting Skateboarding Sport Climbing Taekwondo Trampoline Gymnastics Triathlon Weightlifting

LAND SOLO+ SPORTS: Archery Artistic Gymnastics Basketball Boxing Cycling BMC Freestyle BMX Racing Mountain Bike Road Equestrian Golf

LAND MULTI-PERSON SPORTS: 3X3 Basketball Badminton Baseball/Softball Beach Volleyball Fencing Football Handball Hockey Rugby Table Tennis Tennis Volleyball Wrestling

By the Hand Club for Kids is an after-school program that takes children who live in under-resourced neighborhoods by the hand and walks with them from kindergarten through college, loving and nurturing them—mind, body and soul—to be the solution and help them rise above violence and poverty.

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BY KARI LYDERSEN

Conservation scientist Dr. Krissa Skogen specializes in the pollination biology of evening primrose flowers that grow in the American West. But in December her work took her to a starkly different location: she was among the largest-ever all-women delegation to Antarctica, traveling with 99 other women in STEMM (science, technology, engineering, math and medical) fields to the frozen continent as part of a program called Homeward Bound meant to build women’s leadership in the fight for a more sustainable planet. Skogen, PhD, who works at the Negaunee Institute for Plant Conservation Science and Action at the Chicago Botanic Garden and is an adjunct assistant professor at Northwestern University, is also passionate about empowering young women and girls to become scientists. During March, international women’s month, she and a team of her colleagues are running a social media campaign that will highlight the work of women in science at the Negaunee Institute and with the joint graduate program in plant biology and conservation through Northwestern University and the Chicago Botanic Garden.

like coronavirus — aren’t the kind we’ve ever faced before, so they will require creative thinking on a scale we can’t even imagine or anticipate. There’s absolutely no evidence that the people who have historically engaged in the scientific pursuit are any more talented or better equipped to tackle these problems than those who have been excluded. Greater diversity of experiences brings diversity of insight and perspective, and different ways of solving problems. Arriving at the solutions we need to the big problems we face will require more and different people at the table – women and minorities have historically been underrepresented in STEMM fields. There are many barriers to making science more diverse and equitable, including opportunities for education and experience that compel talented people to pursue a career in science, and then the additional challenges with retaining and supporting talent once they are in STEMM careers. Programs like Homeward Bound equip us with the tools, skillset and supportive network to effect the change that is needed, including lowering and eliminating the barriers that limit who decides to participate and stay working in STEMM fields.

What was it like to be in Antarctica, and how did it impact your view of the natural world and our impact on it?

The scale and simplicity provide such a striking contrast to everyday life.

You’re looking at water, sky, ice and snow, and maybe some rocks and mountains poking out. I found it to be very calming, and also really humbling: so vast, so simple, so beautiful.

You feel so small and so insignificant, and realize how little you matter in the context of everything else. Right now there are still penguins there, icebergs are still moving, I’m not there to see it but it is still happening.

Despite feeling small and insignificant, I realize that the things I and others do every single day can have a huge impact both for better or for worse, on people and places including this magical place that is so far away. We can make changes in our day-to-day lives that can slow climate change, we can work with organizations to create a better future for ourselves and others.

We have agency and we can make a difference – I returned from Antarctica with a renewed sense of purpose and a perspective that I wouldn’t have without having gone.

Have you had women mentors in your career?

My career in STEMM has entirely been facilitated by supportive mentors – women and men. Without these relationships, I’m confident I wouldn’t be where I am today.

The woman who taught one of my first-year classes in college, Dr. Cindy Johnson, was very supportive and encouraging, so I had a really great undergraduate research experience. She encouraged me to present our research at national meetings, to get the funding to be able to go. That was huge, I didn’t know these things existed. My parents did not graduate from college.

I’ve had extremely supportive mentors all along the way, they’ve made time for me, they’ve provided me with guidance, challenged me in ways I didn’t realize I wasn’t challenging myself. While most of my mentors have been women, I’ve been very lucky to have supportive male mentors as well, and I know this isn’t always the case. When I started my job and began mentoring students myself, I recognized that I now had the opportunity and responsibility to help people coming up behind me. This is something that I really value and take seriously. Having supportive mentors who’ve been interested and invested in my success has been key to all I’ve accomplished.

How has the pandemic affected your research?

The pandemic has cancelled travel, which impacts my research as I usually do fieldwork studying plants and pollinators out west in the spring and summer. My work has shifted more to revising manuscripts and digging into datasets, which has been good, just different than what I’d normally be doing this time of year. The lovely result is that I’ve been working more closely with former students, which is always fun, and has been a great reminder of how lucky I have been to work with such great people, and that the people you work with are just as important as the work you do.

In keeping with the theme of Homeward Bound, do you think more women’s leadership is needed to address climate change and increase sustainability?

The large, pressing challenges we face in society — climate change, things

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Farmers Markets Are Open

Considered an essential service, our Farmers Markets are open through the fall.

Grab a mask, bags and enjoy.

BY MADISON MULLER

Ravinia Farmers Market One of the first markets in the area to open, RFM is also the first to implement a one-way pedestrian walkway to assure safety and social distancing, as well as an online portal to preview a list of purveyors, products and pricing.

This will allow folks to pre-purchase for quick pick-up at curbside without entering the market, or for quick pick up and payment at the vendor booths.

Wednesdays 8a.m.–1p.m., Jens Jensen Park raviniafarmersmarket.com

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Wilmette French Market Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.–1 p.m. just east of the Wilmette Metra Station.

Winnetka-Northfield Chamber of Commerce Winnetka Farmers Market Saturdays from 7:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. at the Winnetka Village Hall.

Through October 17.

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AND MORE: Glencoe French Market Saturdays from 8 a.m.–1 p.m. at Wyman Green. Through October 19.

Glenview Farmers Market Saturdays from 8 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Historic Wagner Farm. Through October 24.

Lake Bluff Farmers Market Fridays from 7 a.m.–12 p.m. at the Village Green in downtown Lake Bluff. Through October 9.

Green City Market Lincoln Park Saturdays 7 a.m.

–1 p.m.; West Loop Saturdays 8 a.m.–1 p.m.

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Sidelined Cubs Helping in COVID Crisis Outfielder Ian Happ Is Raising Money With Quarantine Coffee

BY CARRIE KIRBY ith the Cubs seasons finally on track, we take a look at what some players were doing during the pandemic. The Cubs as an organization and its associated 501(c)(3)Cubs Charities leveraged Wrigley Field and donated funds to help struggling neighbors.

High-paid veteran stars Anthony Rizzo and Jason Heyward have announced large financial donations, with Rizzo’s foundation providing thousands of meals to health care workers and Heyward gifting $200,000 to MASK Chicago and the Greater Chicago Food Depository, according to the Chicago Tribune. Slugger Kyle Schwarber has been working with Cubs Charities to feed first responders.

Younger teammates are stepping up to the plate as well. At “The Compound,” the walled house in Arizona where up-and-coming stars Ian Happ and Nico Hoerner have been holed up with other players since spring training abruptly ended, daily workouts are interspersed with strategy sessions on how to leverage their budding celebrity to help people suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hoerner launched an account on Cameo, where the 23-year-old shortstop from Oakland collects $50 a pop for recorded birthday wishes or any other message for a fan. He’s sending all proceeds to Compassion Fund for COVID-19 Closures run by the Children First Fund in Chicago.

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Happ, who majored in finance at the University of Cincinnati and at 25 is already hatching plans for a post-baseball marketing career, decided to incorporate one of his greatest passions — good coffee — into a charitable gambit. He’s partnering with Chicagoland’s Connect Roasters to sell Quarantine Coffee, with $3 from every bag sold going to help kids and adults suffering as a result of the COVID crisis.

Far beyond merely providing a celebrity endorsement, the Cubs outfielder has been a driving force behind the project. He reached out to Connect and pitched the idea. Connect provided a few varieties of beans for him to taste, and although at The Compound Happ prefers to sip as light a roast as possible, he agreed to go with a medium roast to create a product with the most broad appeal.

“The entire process of trying to grow a brand and a product is a lot of fun in this downtime,” Happ said. “For me to be able to do a project like that with something I love, coffee, giving back to the COVID relief effort, merging those two together has been really great.”Happ and Connect chose Save the Children and Feeding America as beneficiaries for the project.

“We wanted to make sure we were supporting all the kids who are out of school who need essential products right now, and we wanted to make sure everyone who is struggling to find where the next meal is coming from is also taken care of,” Happ said.

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From left: Ian Happ of the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field; Jason Heyward, Anthony Rizzo, Javier Báez, Clark the Cub and Kyle Schwarber with fans at Cubs Convention; Lakeview Pantry utilizes Wrigley Field’s concourse to help feed those in-need during COVID-19; Alicia Gonzalez in action at a Cubs Charities Diamond Project ribbon-cutting

When he’s not on social media spreading the word about Quarantine Coffee, Happ is joining his housemates in endless rounds of tennis and golf, driveway workouts, and using a tennis ball machine to provide practice catching flies and grounders.

Once a week, they also sit down to record The Compound podcast, where they banter about their lives of baseball interrupted and interview guests. Happ hopes that the podcast could also turn into a way to help with COVID relief.

“We don't have any sponsors yet, but we’re hoping that at some point we can use the podcast as a vehicle to give back a little bit,” Happ said.

Although all the players at The Compound — and the rest of the Cubs stuck at home throughout the country — are anxious to get back to baseball, it’s no surprise that a number of them are focusing for now on what they can do to help, especially for the people of Chicago.

“Giving back to the city and to the people that support us every single day is super important in times like this,” Happ said.

ALICIA GONZALEZ, Executive Director, Cubs Charities How the Cubs Care for the Community.

BY C A R R I E K I R BY SOMEWHERE AMONG THE LONG LINE OF cars outside Wrigley Field is a masked figure, helping Spanish-speaking families pick up boxes of produce, meat and other wholesome food. Not just another volunteer, this is Alicia Gonzalez, a hero of the sports nonprofit world, who has long worked to leverage the power of sports to build community and help others.

When the players were sidelined and so many fans were struggling, Gonzalez’ work had become front and center. Besides converting Wrigley Field into a massive distribution site for Lakeview Pantry, the Cubs, Cubs Charities and individual team members were busy helping their community in myriad ways.

Cubs Charities, the team’s charitable arm, has given $1.3 million to COVID-19 relief efforts. The Cubs hosted two blood drives for the Red Cross at the American Airlines Conference Center next to Wrigley Field, and delivered hundreds of meals from Lakeview restaurants to community hospitals, first responders and homeless shelters.

We caught up with Alicia Gonzalez to learn more about her and her work.

How did you end up running the Cubs’ charitable organization?

I grew up in Pilsen and Little Italy. My mother and father were big activists. When I was 14, I had the privilege of switching from public school to private school on the North Side. Coming to Lincoln Park I was like, wow!

Sport had always been a huge part of my life.

After college I worked in nonprofits and community organizing and, later, for a local bank setting up charitable initiatives.

I saw the incredible need in our community for more quality sports programs that emphasized

mental health. I found out the Pritzker Traubert Foundation was looking for a founding executive director to start a nonprofit and I got the job. I was able to launch Chicago Run, a 10-week pilot program with 2,000 kids in 12 schools. I was breathing, eating, sleeping Chicago Run. By the time I left 10 years later, we were serving almost 20,000 kids in 55 schools and the Cook county juvenile detention center. I came over to Cubs Charities two years ago.

What’s it like working a food pantry out of a special place like Wrigley Field?

It’s been incredible. It's the Friendly Confines, right? It represents hope and community. Sport brings people together.

Did you have to make a lot of changes at Wrigley in order to convert it to a food packaging and distribution site?

It was a perfect fit for what the Lakeview food pantry needed. We have the space in the concourse for people to be 6 feet apart.

How have Cubs Charities' usual programs changed as a result of the COVID crisis?

The majority of our charity work is based in sport youth development: physical health and mental health. So we had to pivot significantly when COVID hit. We have quite a few Cubs Scholars in college. Many of them had to leave college right away and did not have the means to get home.

We provided immediate relief to them, mainly through gift cards so they could convert that to cash and get home.

On July 1, spring training resumed at Wrigley Field, in preparation for Major League Baseball's planned 60-game season, with safety protocols in place to protect the health of players and staff.

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Activate: Chi’s protest drew a crowd 38,000 to the streets to demand police accountability and emphasize the importance of Black lives.

BLACK LIVES MATTER: CHICAGO'S LARGEST PROTEST WAS ORGANIZED IN JUST FOUR DAYS

BY M A D I S O N M U L L E R • P H OTO S BY VA S H O N J O R DA N J R .

MUSICIAN-TURNED-ACTIVIST, DOM BROWN, is one of the faces behind Chicago’s more than 30,000-person protest that took place Saturday, June 6. Over just four days, his organization, Activate: Chi, planned the city’s largest protest thus far.

“There are two types of protests,” Brown explains. “The ones that happen overnight, and the ones you work tirelessly and intentionally to organize.”

Brown and about 19 other organizers from the Chicago area worked 20-hour days leading up to the protest in order to ensure the safety of those attending. And it worked. The Chicago Police Department (CPD) reported zero disturbances and zero arrests during the June 6 demonstrations. This was a very different scene than the protests just one week earlier in the Loop, which ended in Mayor Lori Lightfoot imposing a mandatory 9 p.m. curfew on the city.

Brown, who is 32, has always used his platform in Chicago’s music scene to give back to his community. But, the 2016 election of Donald Trump, “woke something up inside of him.” It was never so clear how ingrained racism was in the fabric of American society. He leveraged his influence as a member of Chicago-based DJ group “Porn and Chicken” to mobilize voters. He again felt this desperate need to take action when he watched the public execution of George Floyd by police officers.

“If you don’t ever try, you won’t know what could’ve been accomplished,” Brown explains. He saw that there was a protest being organized

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in Humboldt Park by another local organizer, Kay Buzz, and the two began to collaborate.

From inception, they emphasized the importance of wearing masks and taking proper COVID-19 health precautions.

Initially, the Facebook page for their protest had only 400 people marked as attending. But, as they began advertising and organizing, the number of people interested skyrocketed to 12,000. It was at that point the CPD intervened.

Brown and other organizers intentionally chose to plan the protest without the involvement of CPD. Many of Activate: Chi’s demands directly pertain to police brutality and they felt it would be incongruent to plan a protest with their support. These demands include the reallocating of CPD funds into education and other programs designed to support Black futures, as well as the creation of a Civilian Police Accountability Council (CPAC). Brown did choose to loop in Alderman Walter Burnett of Ward 27, who he had previously worked with.

Alderman Burnett was also one of the speakers.

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The Police Department contacted them out of concern that the 15,000-person event could be a National Security risk. CPD insisted on a police presence at Union Park, to which Brown agreed under the premise that their presence be limited and that they would not be in riot gear. This refers to equipment worn by officers during civil demonstrations for extra protection. The exact outfit is determined based on perceived level of threat, but can include special helmets, shields and non-lethal weaponry, like tear gas and rubber bullets. While technically considered non-lethal, this weaponry has proved to be dangerous for unarmed protestors.

“Shockingly, they complied, and the protest was perfectly peaceful” Brown explains.

“It shows [the police] can easily respect our demands, they just often choose not to.”

Activate: Chi also worked with marketing, legal, medical and logistical teams. They had medical tents with supplies, as well as trained medics walking around providing assistance.

Their medical team was comprised of around 90 students and professionals, many of whom have specific experience in riot medicine.

The three-mile march began at 11 a.m. in Union Park and ended by midafternoon in a grassy field at Hudson Avenue and Oak Street, where the Cabrini Green public housing complex once stood. In one of the most powerful moments of the day, protestors heard testimony from young Black and brown Chicagoans.

Activate: Chi intentionally chose to amplify the voices of Black and brown authors, poets, singers and young people whose pain needed to be not only spoken, but heard.

The speakers made specific calls to action for white folks not only to dismantle their own privilege, but to acknowledge the pain of their Black peers and commit to fighting for them. In an emotionally charged moment, one speaker asked white folks to turn to their Black peers and tell them they love them.

Brown concluded the speeches by encouraging protestors to make their voices heard by voting later this year.

Activate: CHI is a collective of multicultural and multigenerational community organizers initially brought together by our hunger for justice in the brutal police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Tony McDade. We seek to dismantle the racist systems oppressing our marginalized communities through grassroots organizing.

KALEB AUTMAN

DEBORAH HARRIS

MARI GASHAW

VOICES OF CHANGE: HERE ARE JUST A FEW OF THE OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE MAKING A BIG DIFFERENCE IN CHICAGO EVA MARIA LEWIS On the Ground Chi @imyagirleva From Instagram: @imyagirleva A sociology major at the University of Pennsylvania, Eva Maria Lewis, 21, is changing the way young people organize in Chicago.

Using her Instagram platform, she has been disseminating resources and information to her ever-growing following of 15,300 users.

She began organizing in 2016, when she co-organized a massive youth march and subsequent sit-in to protest gun violence and police brutality in Chicago. Check out her organization, On the Ground Chi. KALEB AUTMAN Westside Cleanup Crew @kalebautman From Instagram: @kalebautman Kaleb Autman, 18, is a recent graduate from George Westinghouse College Prep in East Garfield Park. He is also leveraging social media to reach young people in Chicago and beyond, mobilizing them to get involved with protests and clean-ups. He recently planned several clean-ups on Chicago’s West Side, giving his cohorts of volunteers the name “Westside Cleanup Crew”. Kaleb is very involved in Chicago’s organizing scene, follow along with him on social media to see how to get involved.

DEBORAH HARRIS Action Now @iam_msdharris Deborah Harris is the executive director of Action Now, a community organization on the West Side that encourages residents to be more politically engaged. Her organization

fights for the needs of community members on the West Side, no matter what they may be.

During COVID-19, they pivoted to providing direct services like groceries for seniors, PPE and rental assistance. After businesses on the West Side were looted following the murder of George Floyd, Deborah rallied her community together and provided food, diapers, school supplies and uplifting conversation to hundreds of residents.

MARI GASHAW, @hail.mari Mari Gashaw is going into her senior year at Northwestern University. She had a background in activism before coming to Evanston for college, having organized a 40,000 person “Fight Supremacy” in Boston, which is near her hometown. Since coming to Northwestern, she started the Black Mentorship Program, which is a peer mentorship program for Black first year students. She is heavily involved in organizing and uplifting Black students on campus and in the city of Chicago. Mari is a co-founder of Dissenters at Northwestern, an organization working to end the military industrial complex.

DESTINY HARRIS @whole.hearted.hoodlum Destiny is a queer woman and poet from the Austin neighborhood, who organizes around the systemic issues that have plagued Chicago’s West Side for decades. She has been a part of the NoCopAcademy movement and is a cofounder of Dissenters at Howard University.

Recently, she has been organizing cleanups and food drives to support businesses and families impacted by COVID-19 and rioting.

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GIVING BIRTH IN THE TIME OF COVID-19

Stories from local parents who experienced thee miracle of life during uncertain times.

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REGNANCY AND BIRTH are momentous for parents at any point in time, but hav ing a baby in the middle of a pandemic presents its own unique set of circumstances and challenges. As Dr. Scott MacGregor, DO, an obstetrician specializing in high risk obstetrics at NorthShore University HealthSystem notes, “Not many people can say they were born during a pandemic.”

We spoke with new and expectant moms and healthcare providers to understand what having a baby in the time of COVID-19 is like.

What to expect when expecting during a pandemic There is some good news for expectant mothers. “The data we have so far indicates pregnant women are no more susceptible to this virus than non-pregnant people,” says MacGregor. He notes that COVID-19 is different from some other illnesses, including influenza, which pregnant women are more susceptible to. Also, he says early data suggests that the virus does not cross the placenta, meaning the fetus is not at risk.

Pregnancy often means many doctor visits, but for low-risk patients, some regular visits can be done using telemedicine. “Telehealth has made it possible to have meaningful visits without traveling and waiting,” says MacGregor. In Illinois, blood pressure cuffs were approved for

all pregnant women, and he says that that has made it possible to cut the number of in-person visits in half for some patients.

For appointments that a re conducted in-person, most offices have changed their policies including taking the temperature of each patient upon arrival, increasing distancing in the reception areas and not allowing other children to be present.

Ultrasound appointments often are done with only the mother present. W hile Kate Goshorn of Chicago was disappointed that her husband could not be present for the final ultrasound, they decided instead to FaceTime so he could still share the experience. Providers have been liberal in allowing video participation and many send home either pictures or a video clip.

Pregnant women are encouraged to follow all the guidelines regarding staying home when possible and wearing a mask and social distancing when going out. MacGregor says his patients are excelling at following the guidelines, noting, “pregnant women are more motivated than a lot of people.”

Giving Birth Safely Fear of contracting the coronavirus is a large reason emergency departments saw a 42 percent drop in patients in April, according to the CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Midwife Debbie Boucher APRN-FPA, CNM, of Childbirth the Way Nature Intended, Inc., in Lake Barrington, Illinois, has seen an increase in calls from women, including those due to give birth soon, looking to switch from a hospital to home birth. She is limited in the number of women she can accept and notes that a woman “must be low risk to qualify for a home birth.”

Despite the pandemic, “the rest of the obstetric experience is not changed,” as Dr. Micah Garb, MD, obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital says, noting there are still risks involved, including maternal bleeding and fetal distress. Because of those risks, he believes “it is always better to be in a setting ready to manage those issues than elsewhere” and that hospitals are very prepared and taking many protective measures.

“I believe that the hospital is less likely to result in a COVID exposure than a grocery store,” says Garb. “ We have implemented pre-procedure COV ID testing across the hospital for all scheduled admissions or surgeries. COVID patients are isolated in designated areas. Room turnover and cleaning routines are very focused and intense. 100% of people are masked at all times.”

Giving birth alone in a hospital became a fear for many pregnant women when a few hospitals in New York City did not permit partners

Left to right, Audrey Abboreno with her son Louie; Midwife Debbie and her student Tina at their first home birth during COVID-19 back in March. They were relieved to be able to remove the masks and breathe; Jamie Mack and her son Guy, getting some fresh air and sunshine.

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to be with birthing mothers. Audrey Abboreno of Barrington, Illinois, gave birth in late March, just as stay-at-home orders were being issued. Her biggest worry was that her husband might not be able to be by her side for her son's arrival.

While hospital policies vary and are constantly evolving based on the latest data, most permit expectant mothers to have a support person present unless they have tested positive for COVID-19. For some, that means doulas cannot be with them in person. When that is the case, Juanita Montoya, a certified holistic doula with Chicago Family Doulas, can labor at home with clients and ride with them to the hospital. She then supports them through live video, often using Skype.

When comparing the birth of Louie to the birth of her older son, Abboreno says, “The biggest difference, which was no surprise, was that all staff was wearing a mask at all times.”

Bringing Up Baby Once the baby has arrived, families are finding that caring for a newborn can also be quite different than it was before the spread of the virus. Guests are limited, partners may be working from home, grandparents are at risk, and older siblings are in need of more care with school and camps and childcare not operating as normal.

Abboreno said the health care providers at the hospital where she gave birth and her son’s pediatrician stressed social distancing, noting it was especially important to do so to protect older individuals such as the baby’s grandparents. The first time her in-laws met baby Louie, they sat on the opposite side of the patio and limited their visit to just a few minutes.

While social distancing with visitors is important, not all medical care can be given from six feet away. Pediatricians are communicating with parents about how to handle appointments. Jamie Mack of Chicago says that her pediatrician’s office assured her they were conducting only essential appointments in person and doing all others virtually. When she and her baby, Guy, arrived at the office they were immediately brought into an exam room, the doctor wore a mask and the precautions taken made her feel safe. “It all happened quickly. I am glad we went,” she says.

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) launched the #CallYourPediatrician campaign to encourage parents to schedule check-ups for children of all ages, noting that it is particularly important for parents to stay current with available vaccines.

“As states begin to open up and families move about in their community, we are afraid that we could see outbreaks of measles, whooping cough and other diseases that can spread very rapidly and be deadly for children,” said AAP President Sally Goza, MD, FAAP in a statement.

The stress of caring for a newborn in this changed environment can be a significant challenge for new parents.

“It’s one of the most intense situations I’ve ever had to deal with and it’s bringing up so much anxiety,” Nikki Clifford of Fairfax, California, says of having an infant in the middle of a pandemic. Her daughter Sydney was born in early January. Clifford adds that homeschooling her kindergartener compounded the stress. “I feel like I’m working multiple jobs day and night.”

Perinatal mood disorders, including but not limited to postpartum depression, occur in even the most normal of times. Experts fear that the social isolation and additional new stresses mothers face during a pandemic will lead to increased cases.

Adults in families with new babies should know the warning signs and ways to get help and encourage struggling moms to seek professional help. Telehealth visits with mental health providers may make it easier to get the necessary help.

Despite the challenges, there are also some silver linings to growing a family now.

“There are moments that we all laugh and have fun on a family walk on a beautiful weekday and I’m grateful that we’re healthy, safe and together during a crazy uncertain time,” Clifford says.

TELEMEDICINE: 6 Tips for Making the Most of Your Virtual Visit We talked with healthcare providers about the changes, their benefits and how to make the most of the telehealth appointments you and your family may have.

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Be aware that you may be contacted prior to the visit. Some practices email information in advance or your doctor’s office may contact you by phone prior to your appointment to obtain information such as updates to medications and vital signs.

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Familiarize yourself with the platform your provider is using. Some doctors use Skype, others use a videoconferencing option available through a patient portal such as MyChart. Allow time to familiarize yourself with the platform before your visit.

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Don’t feel like you need to clean up.

Don’t worry, no one is judging your housekeeping skills. Sweatpants are a-OK.

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Let there be light. Providers are not looking closely at your home, but they do want a good look at you. Sit near a window for natural light, or in a bathroom with bright lighting. Have a flashlight nearby. It can be helpful for looking in throats and illuminating skin issues.

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Be as respectful and observe boundaries just as you would at an office visit. You wouldn’t record or take photos of a doctor conducting an exam during an office visit, so don’t do so during a video visit.

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Take advantage of other ways to stay well and stay at home. Many patients are reaching out to to determine the difference between seasonal allergies and viral infections, such as a cold or the COVID-19 virus. When it is allergies, consider ordering your medications for delivery, so you don’t need to risk an unnecessary trip to the pharmacy. Do as much as you can from home and limit the number of trips out.

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This page: A nod to the owner’s childhood in Massachusetts, the Nantucket-style home by architect and builder, Orren Pickell, is surrounded by nature. Opposite: Furnished with wicker furniture, the house’s large covered back porch offers amazing views of the 10-acre property.

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A YOUNG COUPLE COMMISSIONS ORREN PICKELL BUILDING GROUP TO DESIGN THE HOUSE OF THEIR DREAMS ON A SPECTACUL AR 10-ACRE LOT IN CHESTERTON, INDIANA. B Y TAT E G U N N E R S O N • P H O T O S B Y M I K E K A S K E L

COVID-19 DIDN’T YET EXIST WHEN

Jason and Alexis Beckwith decided to buy a 10-acre partially forested property just an hour’s drive from Chicago in Chesterton, Indiana, a rural community known for its art galleries, antique shops and annual festivals. But especially after sheltering-in-place for the past few months, the former Chicagoans are grateful they followed their instincts. “We have a meadow and trails through the woods,” Alexis says. “We can go for walks whenever we want without having to be cautious about social distancing. That’s been really nice.”

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After the couple realized that Orren Pickell was responsible for several of their favorite inspiration houses, they commissioned his eponymous design-build firm to realize their vision – a Nantucket-style home with cedar shake siding that reminds Alexis of growing up in Massachusetts. Pickell walked the site before deciding to build the house on one of the highest points on the lot. “It really looks grand when you pull in from the street,” Pickell says.

“It’s a long, winding driveway, and you only get glimpses of the house until you pop through the trees.”

Designed for multi-generational living, the new 5,000 square-foot dwelling has fourbedroom suites and a cavernous basement that includes a well-appointed gym, an indoor soccer field and a custom bar, which was built to replicate the one at Jason and Alexis’s favorite Vermont haunt. Not to mention the stained concrete flooring with radiant heating. “It’s nice and toasty on your toes,” Pickell says.

A longtime design aficionado, Alexis threw herself into the nearly three-year project, selecting the many finishes and furnishings throughout. In the formal living room, a wall of built-in cabinetry painted in a dark hue by Behr balances the white walls, coffered ceilings and neutral tailored pieces, which are grouped around a traditional fireplace with a black leathered granite surround. “This is a nice gathering place with a great view out the back windows to the meadow,” Alexis says.

The home’s gleaming wide-plank white heart pine flooring flows into the open family room and kitchen, which has traditional white cabinetry with furniture-style legs and a contrasting wood center island with stately white quartz countertops. The stone’s light gray veining matches the perimeter counters and the backsplash, which Alexis stumbled upon at Home Depot late in the project. “This was a scramble at the end, and I just got lucky,” she says, noting that her first two selections had been discontinued. “It was a win.”

The space is open to a cozy family room with a rustic Wisconsin fieldstone fireplace – one of many details that contrast the more refined

elements. For example, rough-hewn beams accent the peaked ceiling in the formal dining room, where a Colonial-inspired wrought iron chandelier by Circa Lighting illuminates a traditional wooden table surrounded by upholstered chairs. “It was an amazing day watching those go up,” Alexis says. “We tried to be very conscious about making a mix of old and new in every single room.”

Indeed, Chicago common brick pavers laid in a herringbone pattern add a historic character to the mudroom, where a reclaimed table from a Singer sewing machine factory serves as an island.

And a 200-year-old English housekeeper’s cabinet adds a sense of history and warmth to the white walls and neutral bedding in the spacious master suite, which opens to an en-suite bathroom with dual vanities and a stunning corner shower clad with porcelain tile that resembles marble. Jason, however, favors the outdoor shower. “He uses it every day in the summer,” Alexis says.

Motivated by their eldest son’s graduation from high school last spring – and the desire to celebrate in style – Jason and Alexis recently completed the latest project on their wish list, a true New England post and beam barn with a cupola and a weathervane, barn doors on both ends and French doors on the sides. In the

addition to their son’s graduation bash, they sometimes host friends there. “We’ve had some social distancing dinners, and we appreciate that we have the space to do that,” Alexis says.

They also have ample space to grow some of their own food. Jason recently planted an apple tree and blueberry bushes, and Alexis is nurturing a huge vegetable garden that, centered around Caprese salad, includes heirloom tomatoes, basil and various herbs. And chickens provide them with fresh eggs. “We could probably survive here for quite some time if we had to,” Alexis says.

The multi-year design-build process was not without its challenges, but Alexis had a ball working with Orren Pickell and his team, and she especially loved handling the interior design, since helping a few friends to do their own spaces. “It’s something I really love to do,” she says.

Recently, Jason and Alexis sent Pickell a letter expressing their appreciation for creating a home that makes sheltering-in-place so easy and fun. “It’s so spacious. Everyone can kind of go to their corners, and then we all come together in the evenings,” Alexis says. “We Visit appreciated it before, and spacesmag.com for we’ve found new appremore inspiring home ciation for it.” design

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Opposite: A pair of glass pendants from Circa Lighting illuminate the island. This page (clockwise from top left): A backsplash from Home Depot complements the quartz countertops; Drenched in natural daylight, the breakfast area features a built-in banquette and coffee bar; A brick floor laid in a herringbone pattern distinguishes the mudroom, which is outfitted with a reclaimed table from a Singer sewing machine factory; Rustic and refined come together in the lower level bar.

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THE 13 BEST PUBLIC GOLF COURSES IN CHICAGO AND WISCONSIN The latest in enjoying the outdoors and neighboring getaways.

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HICAGO MIGHT BE called “The Second City,” but it’s defi-

nitely the undisputed metropolitan golf mecca of the Midwest. Chicago’s rich history as home to numerous famed courses began in 1892 with the nation’s first 18-hole course, Chicago Golf Club, and continues 128 years later as over 200 courses span the Chicagoland area. Over two-thirds of those layouts are public, giving players a bevy of brilliant options no matter what part of Chicago you call home.

As senior writer for Midwest Golfing Magazine since 2005, I have been continually impressed with the golf greatness Chicago has to offer. Below is a list of my top public courses in the Chicagoland region plus a few bonus options for those interested in traveling north to Wisconsin, named 2017’s number-one best golf destination by Golf Advisor (ahead of Florida, Phoenix-Scottsdale, and even Ireland), for a day trip or stay-and-play retreat.

Remember, before you hit the links during the coronavirus pandemic, check out these guidelines and be sure to consult the course for the most up-to-date rules and restrictions.

Cog Hill Golf and Country Club, Lemont Rees Jones, the man who renovated Cog Hill’s Dubsdread #4 Course in 2007 and 2008, says it best when describing the facility’s importance. “The Jemsek family is the first family of Chicago public golf in my mind and that goes back to Frank’s father Al,” Jones says. “It was a great experience for me to bring Cog Hill into the 21st century. We were able to keep all of Dick Wilson’s design features yet make it stronger for today’s players.” As host of the Western Open and BMW Championship from 1991 to 2011

The Glen Club, Glenview The Glen Club is one of the most impressive upscale public courses in the entire Chicago area. As home to a Web.com event from 2002 to 2008, the Tom Fazio design is crafted on 195 acres that used to be the Glenview Naval Air Station. By employing numerous water hazards, native areas, and fairway moguls, the Glen Club takes golfers on a four-hour thrill ride in always-immaculate conditions. theglenclub.com Harborside International, Starboard and Port Courses, Chicago Harborside International takes a unique concept and perfects it. Designer Dick Nugentwas charged with designing two golf courses on one property with a similar look, feel, and playability rating. Harborside’s Port Course, which opened for play in 1995, features the par-3 15th hole, known for a massive bunker in

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course, part arboretum, and part national park, all in one. cantignygolf.com

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the shape of an anchor. One year later, The Starboard Course opened and is currently ranked the third-finest course in Illinois according to Golf Week Magazine. harborsidegolf.com

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Mistwood Golf Club, Romeoville Expertly renovated by Ray Hearn between 2011-2013, Mistwood Golf Club is a spectacular Scottish-inspired course in the southwestern Chicago suburb of Romeoville.

Their year-round Performance Center is one the Midwest’s finest and is run by eight full-time golf professionals. If a technology has been invented to help your game, it’s a safe bet Mistwood’s Performance Center has it. mistwoodgc.com Cantigny Golf Club, Wheaton Cantigny Golf Club’s picturesque 27-hole layout is divided into three nines: the Woodside, Lakeside, and Hillside. All three weave their way through native oak, maple, and hickory trees, and over and around lakes and streams. Cantigny takes golfers on a journey through part golf

The Preserve at Oak Meadows, Addison In the shadow of O’Hare International Airport resides the newest property to be included on my unofficial “Best in Chicago Course List,” Golf Inc. named The Preserve at Oak Meadows the 2018 Renovation of the Year, while Golfweek Magazine named the 7,089-yard, par-72 track on their “2018 Best Courses You Can Play” list. The course is a member of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, so their green fees present a remarkable value, ranging between $49 to $85 with cart. dupagegolf.com/ oak_meadows Ruffled Feathers Golf Club, Lemont Ruffled Feathers GC has the distinction of being the only Pete Dye-designed property in the Chicago area. Everything at Ruffled Feathers is geared toward a private club experience at a public facility. To that end, they’ve created a clever VIP Experience that includes green fee, cart fee, driving range day pass, choice of premium golf shirt, Ruffled Feathers golf towel, sleeve of Callaway golf balls, choice of lunch menu item, and an in-cart snack and non-alcoholic drink pack all for one low price. ruffledfeathersgc.com Stonewall Orchard Golf Club, Grayslake The northern suburbs are filled with outstanding courses (ThunderHawk and Shepherd’s Crook in Zion, Pine Meadow in Mundelein), but my personal favorite is Stonewall Orchard Golf Club, a thoughtful Arthur Hills design. The 7,124-yard, par72 layout is so highly thought of

by the USGA that they have held four U.S. Open Qualifiers here between 2003 and 2015. stone wallorchard.com WISCONSIN’ BEST GOLF DESTINATIONS Geneva National Resort and Golf Club, Lake Geneva Geneva National Resort and Golf Club is home to a collection of arguably the most iconic signature courses in the Midwest.

Three 18-hole championship layouts grace the 1,600-acre property, one each designed by Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino. Another facet that makes Geneva National Resort and Golf Club so unique is the fact it’s both a private and public facility at the same time. Having a three course rotation allows members to always have one private course while the public is allowed to play the other two on any given day. genevanational resort.com Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, Lake Geneva This 1,310-acre facility is highlighted by two stunning designs, The Brute and The Highlands.

In fact, The Highlands is the only course in the state to be codesigned by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus. The Brute is aptly named as 68 monstrous bunkers and massive, undulating greens dot the 7,200-yard track. The 600-plus room Grand Geneva Resort and Spa was renovated in 2010 and is replete with a full-service spa, five on-site restaurants, and their adjacent Timber Ridge Lodge and Waterpark (great for kids). grandgeneva.com Whistling Straits & Blackwolf Run, Kohler Conveniently located less than two hours north on I-43, Destination Kohler is comprised

of four championship courses and one five-diamond resort, The American Club.

Whistling Straits is recognized around the world, thanks to hosting three PGA Championships (2004, 2010, 2015) and the upcoming 2020 Ryder Cup. americanclubresort.com/golf/ blackwolf-run Erin Hills, Erin Erin Hills captured the attention of the golf world last year when it hosted the 117th U.S. Open won by Brooks Koepka. Since then, the Michael Hurzan/Dana Fry design has been implementing a series of cool promotions to keep them in the forefront.

Erin Hills is a walking-only facility and features five on-site cottages that are ideal for buddy trips thanks to the above amenities and stellar dining options.

Plus, it is only 35 miles northwest of Milwaukee, so Chicagoans can plan their golf trip around when the Cubs or White Sox play the Brewers next. erinhills.com Sand Valley Golf Resort, Rome The newest addition to the high-end public resort golf scene in the Midwest is Sand Valley Golf Resort, located four hours north of Chicago in tiny Rome, Wisconsin. Chicago native Mike Keiser, the same man who brought us Bandon Dunes and Cabot Links, has struck gold with his latest walking-only, multi-course destination. sandvalley.com

HOW TO HELP Want to golf and make a difference? Check out this list of upcoming charity golf events. Be sure to contact the individual courses for information on COVID-19related cancellations and postponements.

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FOLLOWING THE CHEESE TRAIL The ultimate "cheesecation" through Wisconsin.

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North, we bet one word comes to mind: cheese. One of the only states in the U.S. to offer a Master Cheesemaker Program, Wisconsin has a rich history in cheesemaking. In fact, Wisconsin has been making cheese since before they were even declared a state. If you are looking for a short weekend or day trip from home, head up on the cheese trail this summer and discover these award-winning and uniquely-Wisconsin spots along the way.

ROELLI CHEESE HAUS 15982 WI-11, Shullsburg, WI Chris Roelli’s family has handcrafted specialty cheese for 100 years. He is now one of Wisconsin’s distinguished Master Cheesemakers, and expertly makes small batches of award winning original recipe cheeses such as Dunbarton Blue and Little Mountain. Roelli is also known for his fresh cheddar curds, cellar-aged cheddars, Farmhouse Colby-style, Monterey Jack, Goudse Kaas, Pt. Reyes Farmstead blue cheese Havarti and Cheshire inspired

cheese. If you plan to visit the Cheese Haus, come hungry, as there are ample cheeses to try.

DON'T MISS: Roelli Crown Jewel, a collaboration between Roelli Cheese and Crown Finish Caves in Brooklyn, New York. Aged a minimum of 6 months, it was awarded Best in Show by the American Cheese Society in 2016, and has a complex and balanced profile of butterscotch, buttered toast and fresh fruit, with an herby and grassy aroma.

MARIEKE® GOUDA AND PENTERMAN FARM 200 W. Liberty Drive, Thorp, WI In the small Northern town of Thorp lies the most delicious gouda cheese, made by Marieke Penterman, who was born and raised in The Netherlands. When she couldn’t find the Dutch cheese she missed desperately, she decided to get her Wisconsin Cheesemaking License, working with a local cheesemaker and traveling back to Holland to train.

The results are her award winning line of cheeses, along with her very own 350 cow dairy farm, that supplies the farmstead-fresh milk for her cheese. The milk is piped directly from Penterman Farm into the cheesemaking vat after the first milking of the day, making its freshness unrivaled.

From there, the cheese is carefully aged on imported Dutch pine planks in temperature and humidity-controlled aging cellars, resulting in rich and fullflavored cheese, with a subtle bite and caramel notes.

DON'T MISS: Marieke® Gouda

Mature, which took the 2013 Grand Champion of the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. It is aged 6-9 months and is the best Gouda found stateside.

FROMAGINATION 12 S Carroll St, Madison, WI Plan to stop in Wisconsin’s beautiful capital city of Madison, and Fromagination, an iconic cheese shop that carries an amazing variety of cheese from the state, fine foods and Wisconsin-inspired gifts. Founded in 2007 by Ken Monteleone, Fromagination encourages guests to fully experience the cheese: see, smell and taste, and learn about how and where it is made.

DON'T MISS: Ask the staff for their favorites of the day, they are the pros. Recommended to us was Carr Valley Master’s Reserve Cheddar, made in La Valle and Uplands Cheese Pleasant Ridge Reserve, made in Dodgeville.

Both did not disappoint, and Monteleone says he even starts his days with Carr Valley cheese for breakfast.

GENEVA LAKE SHORE PATH Start at the Lake Geneva Library, 918 W Main St It’s time to work off all that cheese, beer and pizza. No road trip through Wisconsin is complete without a stop in Lake Geneva, which offers shopping, dining and a unique 26-mile walking path around Geneva Lake. Along the path you can take a peek at historic lakefront mansions, popular resorts and beautiful yards. It’s the perfect way to end your Cheese Trail experience, and enjoy the summer weather.

DON'T MISS: a stop at the Cheese Box for more cheese before you head home, who have been in business since 1940. 801 S Wells Street.

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Visit better.net/cheese for more.

STONEY ACRES PIZZA FARM AND BREWERY 7002 Rangeline Rd, Athens, WI Get your fill of woodfired, fresh and seasonal cheesy pizzas at Stone Acres Pizza Farm and Brewery, where ingredients are sourced directly from their third-generation certified organic family farm. The casual outdoor dining experience, grassy lawns and cold brews make it the perfect summer spot on Friday and Saturday evenings, where you can explore their farm and shop their Farmers Market full of produce, meat and eggs.

DON'T MISS: Dairyland Delight pizza, a simple but amazing cheese pizza, or their Ramona the Pesto pizza, chock full of garlicky pesto and parmesan.

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GLENCOE

YOUR DESTINATION FOR: SHOPPING

Visit our specialty boutiques, featuring gifts, clothing, floral arrangements and plants, children’s toys, fine food stores--and car dealerships.

Our Town

DINING

Enjoy al fresco and indoor lunches and dinners in our charming Village, surrounded by brick walkways and beautiful plantings.

PERSONAL CARE

Plan for everything from spa days to fitness and yoga classes.

CULTURE AND ARTS

Spend a delightful morning at the Chicago Botanic Garden and then come to see our exceptional art galleries.

RECREATION

Book a tee-time at the 18-hole Glencoe Golf Course or practice your swing at the driving range. Stop at the golf shop and dine on the patio or indoors.

Stroll the lovely parks throughout the Village for outdoor enjoyment.

YOUTH SERVICES

Check Glencoe’s organizations that offer tutoring services and activities for youth.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

Look into the legal, medical, dental, architectural, financial and home-related professional services available in the Glencoe community.

FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT ALL OUR BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS AND HOW TO CONTACT THEM, PLEASE SEE THE GLENCOE CHAMBER WEBSITE: http://www.glencoechamber.org, call us at 847-835-3333, email us at glencoechamber@yahoo.com.

The Glencoe Chamber of Commerce P.O. Box 575 Glencoe, Illinois 60022

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DI NI NG OUT, IN TH E S E E M OTION A LLY F R AUG H T TIMES , HA S TAKEN O N A NEW ME AN IN G . H E R E 'S A B R IE F LIST OF WH O'S OPE N AN D R EA DY TO S ERV E. BLIND FAITH CAFÉ Vegetarian For more than thirty years, they’ve been satisfying vegetarians, vegans, and those that love them with globally inspired dishes (Bi Bim Bop, Yellow Coconut Curry, Spinach Lasagna) and hearty baked goods. 525 Dempster St., Evanston, 847.328.6875, blindfaithcafe.com

and freshly prepared take-home foods to the charming bistro beyond.

A longtime North Shore lunch and brunch favorite. 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette, 847.251.3654, convitocafeand market.com @convitocafe DEPOT NUEVO Mexican Inventive margaritas and an enormous tequila selection accompany tasty tacos, burritos and carne asada. Outdoor porch game strong. 1139 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette,

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FIVE & DIME American This rooftop restaurant, located directly over sister restaurants Lulu’s Dim Sum (Asian Fusion) and Taco Diablo (Mexican), has the largest outdoor patio in town. Chef Dan Kelch makes a fabulous Tuna Poke, craveable Patty Melt, and slow-smoked BBQ Baby Back Ribs that are worth the oftenlong wait for a table.

1026 Davis St., Evanston, 847.869.4343, fiveand dimeevanston.com

847.251.3111, depotnuevo.com @depotnuevo FIREFLY KITCHEN American Chef/ Owner Dean Salerno brings a Brooklyn flair to the Midwest, with upscale comfort foods like Truffle-Mushroom Risotto, Smoked Pork Mac and Cheese and a killer burger. Don’t miss the hand-cut Duck-Fat Fries. 111 Green Bay Road, Wilmette, 224.408.2464, ffkitchen.com @fireflykitchen

GOOD TO GO Caribbean Jerk, that spicy hallmark of Jamaican food, is the name of the game at this full-service restaurant, be it the Jerk Chicken Nachos, Jerk Rib Tips, or Jerk Shrimp. Cool down your palate with sweet potato fries, or a side of coconut rice with pigeon peas. Don’t miss the homemade caramel cake. 711 Howard St., Evanston, 847.868.8226, goodto gorestaurant.com

KOI Chinese/Sushi The menu at this stylish Downtown Evanston restaurant and lounge covers eight regions of China. In addition, find fresh and inventive sushi rolls, great dim sum offerings at weekend brunch. 624 Davis St., Evanston, 847.866.6969, koievanston.com LA PRINCIPAL Mexican This colorful taco palace pours a mean margarita, and the churros are a local treasure. But we can’t get enough of their elotes — the perfect

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700 Main St., Evanston, 224.307.2444, laprincipalevanston.com NAKORN Modern Thai This “Cosmopolitan Thai” resto is exactly where you need to eat.

Clean, bright flavors pop big in craft cocktails and curries; not your average Thai menu, and the mouthwatering “Big Fish,” a crispy branzino served whole with lime gastrique, is Exhibit One. 1622 Orrington Ave., Evanston, 847.733.8424, nakornkitchen.com

Which restaurants offer takeout? Visit better.net /food-drink

NAPOLITA Italian The hand-tiled, Italian wood-burning oven in the corner lets you know they mean serious pizza business here, but the pastas, risottos and salads hold their own. 1126 Central Ave., Wilmette, 224.215.0305, napolitapizza.com @napolitapizzeria NEXT OF KIN Modern American This gorgeously appointed restaurant — in a repurposed old bank, no less — scores big with their focus on farm to table. Favorites include their extra-crispy fried chicken with spicy honey and the Kale Caesar with Mighty Vine tomatoes and paprika breadcrumbs. 625 Davis St., Evanston, 847.563.8242, nextofkin.restaurant PESCADERO Seafood Younger sibling restaurant of Napolita, they hit the ground running with their fresh take on seafood classics. Pristine oysters, zesty fish tacos, Sea Scallop Risotto with Sun-Dried Tomato

Butter, and a gorgeous Tuna Niçoise Salad are some of our favorites.

1167 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, 224.215.3011, pescaderofish.com @pescaderofish SOPHIA STEAK Neighborhood Steakhouse Wilmette’s newest restaurant — originally slated to open in March — is now serving up all things beef, from juicy burgers to a porterhouse built for two (or more), and everything in between.

But never fear! Even vegetable lovers will find something to make them happy. 1146 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, 847.728.8220, sophiasteak.com @sophiasteak TABLE TO STIX Ramen Small but mighty, this is the best ramen in town — especially the Spicy Miso, a chickenbased broth dressed with roasted pork belly, spicy ground beef, and crispy Brussels sprouts.

And don’t sleep on the Bulgogi Pork Buns.

1007 Davis St., Evanston, 847.859.6847, tableto stix.com TEN MILE HOUSE BBQ/ American Comfort Food Families welcome at this North Evanston hangout, where juicy smoked brisket and BBQ ribs vie with a top-notch grilled cheese sandwich for your love. DB3 Donuts holds court next door on weekends only. 1700 Central St., Evanston, 847.905.0669, tmh evanston.com TERRA & VINE Italian Celebrity restaurateur and sommelier Alpana Singh knows something about hospitality, and you’ll find it on display at this rustic Italian spot.

Terrific bar and spacious private dining, plus a large outdoor seating area. 1701 Maple Ave., Evanston, 847.563.4333, terraandvine.com

THE BARN STEAKHOUSE Contemporary American/Steakhouse This sister restaurant to Found Kitchen has a speakeasy feel (it’s down a side alley), chic décor and food that’s classic with a twist.

James Beard Award winner Debbie Gold now helms the kitchen. Craft cocktails are top-notch.

Rear 1016 Church St., Evanston, 847.868.8041, thebarnevanston.com

TORINO RAMEN Japanese Owned and operated by three Japanese women who moved to the North Shore but missed traditional ramen, Torino offers deeply flavored broths with fresh ramen noodles, along with some seriously tasty fried chicken bites, gyoza, and other favorites. 1162 Wilmette Ave., Wilmette, 847.920.5075, torinoramen.com @torinoramen

THE NOODLE CAFÉ Italian The older sister of nearby Depot Nuevo, this venerable spot has been our go-to lasagna for decades. Fresh pastas are made in-house, and the garlic bread is to die for, as is the rich, double-layer chocolate cake. 708 12th St., Wilmette, 847.251.2228, thenoodlecafe.com @thenoodlecafe

UNION PIZZERIA Pizza Pies from a wood-burning pizza oven just have that special something.

We love the blistered thin crust pizzas and small antipasti plates here, and the Detroitstyle square pizzas down the street at sister restaurant Union Squared, which has a huge back patio for those perfect summer evenings. 1245 Chicago Ave., Evanston, 847.475.2400, unionpizza.com

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BETTER AMPLIFIES ONLINE MATCHING GRANT CAMPAIGNS OF $10,000 OR MORE FOR FREE. • UNICEF WATER FOR GUINEA

Safe water is a basic human right, yet there are nearly 4 million people in rural Guinea that do not have access to it. Water for Guinea, a project from UNICEF and Glencoe resident Wendy Serrino, focuses on improving the quality of water and in turn, improving lives, in this West African nation.

For more information about Water for Guinea and to donate to this cause, please visit waterforguinea.org.

• CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER GRANT

• MUSIC INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO

The Music Institute of Chicago, founded in 1931, has continued to operate their school, delivering lessons and classes through interactive videoconferencing to meet the needs of their community. They are also working hard to continue to support faculty and staff. To help meet the responsibility, the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees has created the Nichols COVID-19 Support Fund to aid the effort. To donate, visit musicinst.org/giving.

WENDY-SERRINO (UNICEF)

The Chicago Architecture Center (CAC) is one of the city’s most important and beloved nonprofit cultural organizations. Because of COVID-19, CAC has pivoted to virtual tours and educational programming, but the loss of the main source of revenue is a huge toll on the nonprofit. To help CAC continue to offer these important programs to students at home with limited access to their normal learning opportunities, please visit architecture.org.

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Better Helps Frontline Workers Three-hundred meals delivered with the Anthony Rizzo Foundation’s Hope44 Meal Program and local restaurant, Nick’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill The Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by Chicago Cubs First Baseman Anthony Rizzo. The mission of the Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation is to raise money for cancer research and to provide support to children and their families battling the disease. During the pandemic, they recognized the importance of supporting frontline healthcare workers. They pivoted to provide meals for these healthcare workers by partnering with local restaurants, like Nick’s Neighborhood Bar and Grill in Wilmette, through their Hope44 Meal Program. Better was able to support their efforts by donating $3000, which provided 150 meals for healthcare workers at Vista Medical Center in Waukegan and another 150 meals for those at Ann and Robert Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

10K MATCHING GRANTS AMPLIFIED BY BETTER.NET YWCA Evanston/North Shore, eliminating racism and empowering women Grant: YWCA is committed to making our communities more just and equitable.

Chicago Architecture Center, Importance of design Grant: To help, CAC pivot to virtual tours and educational programming.

Providing meals to Advocate Lutheran General

In partnership with Napolita and Pescadero, Better helped to provide 100 meals to Advocate Lutheran General In partnership with local restaurants Pescadero and Napolita in Wilmette, Better was able to help provide 100 meals to healthcare workers at Advocate Lutheran General Main Emergency Department and Pediatric Emergency Department. Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a non-profit teaching hospital located in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the sixth largest hospital in the Chicago area, and it operates a Level I trauma center.

The Pescadero and Napolita family have continued to provide meals for healthcare workers at different facilities throughout the pandemic, while also raising funds to support their employees.

The Music Institute of Chicago, providing widely accessible music teaching, performing and service activities Grant: Allow the Music Institute to operate their school, delivering lessons and classes through interactive videoconferencing.

UNICEF’s Water for Guinea, improving water quality in Guinea Grant: The second

phase of Water for Guinea will expand the program to build more wells, serve more villages and bring sustainable drinking water to 180,000 more people.

uniting communities Grant: The new 606Art Program, which uses art as a form of therapy to help youth from the South and West sides of Chicago cope with trauma and violence.

Chicago Red Cross, alleviating the impacts of natural disasters and emergencies Grant: To maintain a sufficient supply of blood to help patients in need and prevent any shortages and provide critical relief services to people affected by disasters big and small.

Bright Promises Foundation, improving the lives of at-risk youth Grant: To fund The Elevating Youth Voices initiative, which has engaged hundreds of diverse youth leaders from across Chicagoland who are working to address issues like youth homelessness and gun violence.

Richard H. Driehaus Museum, offering fellowships to Chicagobased artists of color Grant: To offer fellowships to emerging Chicago-based artists.

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, enriching and

Chicago Bucket List Lurie Children’s Hospital

Donated $5000 and matched to Bucketlisters to help provide approximately 1,500 meals to healthcare workers.

Chicago Humanities Festival, creating conversations that honor diversity Grant: Working to promote, support, and expand the public humanities.

Bucket Listers is a media company that creates curated lists of amazing experiences in over 15 different cities around the world, with seven of those in the U.S. During the coronavirus pandemic, they turned their passion for exploring into helping, pivoting to provide meals for healthcare workers around the country. Make it Better Media Group (Marin Magazine and Better) was able to pledge to match $5,000 towards meals, which meant our donation allowed them to send $10,000 worth of meals to hospitals in San Francisco and Chicago. In total, they were able to raise over $120,000 throughout all seven cities they operate in, and delivered over 5,000 meals to 100 different hospitals.

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HOW BETTER.NET STEPPED UP DURING THE PANDEMIC To help our city and neighborhoods stay strong, we made it easy for you to support local businesses and nonprofits. Here are just a few:

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WE CHAMPIONED NONPROFITS AND ENCOURAGED OUR READERS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THEIR GOOD WORK. @properties 3Arts A Better Chicago Emergency Relief Fund A Safe Haven Adler Planetarium American Red Cross Greater Chicago Chapter American Writers Museum Anthony Rizzo Family Foundation Arts Alliance Illinois Arts for Illinois Relief Fund Ask Chefs Anything Assata’s Daughters Bernie’s Book Bank Black Ensemble Theater Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter Chicago Brave Space Alliance Brushwood Center at

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Foundation Joffrey Ballet Kohl Children’s Museum Lakeview Pantry Loyola Medicine Honor a Caregiver Lyric Opera of Chicago Market Square Mental Health America Metropolitan Family Services Metropolitan Planning Council Moraine Township Food Pantry Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago Museum of Science and Industry My Block, My Hood, My City NAACP Legal Defense Fund NAMI Chicago National Sleep Foundation Navy Pier New Moms, Inc. Northfield Township

Food Pantry NorthShore COVID-19 Response Fund NorthShore University Health System Northwestern Settlement Nurse Family Partnership Illinois Options For Youth Our Lady of Perpetual Help Pacific Garden Mission Pathways.org Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum People’s Music School Perspectives Charter Schools Poetry Foundation Power of Fathers Relief Fund Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Rush COVID-19 Response Fund Sacred Heart School Salvation Army Sarah’s Circle

Shedd Aquarium Snow City Arts St. James Parish Food Pantry Steppenwolf Theatre Swedish Hospital The Bail Project The COVID-19 Relief Fund at Northwestern Medicine The Family Institute at Northwestern University The Morton Arboretum The Wilmette Theatre Top Box Foods University of Chicago Medicine COVID-19 Response Funds United Way of Lake County United Way of Metro Chicago United We Dream US Fund for UNICEF WINGS Program, Inc. Winnetka Northfield Chamber of Commerce YWCA Chicago YWCA Evanston/North Shore

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WE AMPLIFIED THESE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND HIGHLIGHTED THEIR GOODS AND SERVICES TO OUR AUDIENCE. Aba Academic Approach Alice & Wonder All Together Now An Orange Moon Andreas Hogue Salon Antique Taco Asrai Garden Autohaus on Edens Baker Miller Bar Biscay Barrel Maker Printing Bash Party Goods Batter & Berries Beatrix Restaurants Becky and Me Toys Bedside Manor Ltd BIAN Chicago BIDE Market Bistronomic Booked Brindille Casa Bonita Chalet Nursery Challenger Breadware Chicago Firehouse Restaurant Chicago’s First Lady Cruises Chill Meditation + Massage City Grange Clifford Law Offices PC Cocktail Courier Compass Cowboys and Astronauts Daisies Chicago Davis Theater Di Pescara Egea Spa El Che Steakhouse & Bar Etta Evanston SPACE Feast & Imbibe Fischl Dental Associates Fleet Feet Fleur

Found Kitchen and Social House Foursided Fresh2U Produce & Seafood Co. Frontier Gemini Giant Gino’s East Girl & the Goat Goddess and the Grocer Grand Wailea Guildhall Half Acre Beer Company Hazel Hecky’s Barbecue Heritage Bicycles Hester Painting and Decorating Hewn Bread Hilary Bailes Design Hrblgy Hubba-Hubba Humboldt House Illinois Office of Tourism Ina Mae Tavern & Packaged Goods Justcbdstore.com Justice of the Pies KAIKE Kido Kipnis Architecture + Planning Kitchfix Knightsbridge Wine Shoppe Koi Fine Asian Cuisine Konlon & Associates/ Market Square L. Woods Tap & Pine Lodge Lao Peng You Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar Lena Rose Beauty Lilia Sport Luxury Luft Balloon Lula Cafe Malt Row Maple & Ash Market House on the Square Marriott Resort Lincolnshire

Mathnasium Maze Home Merz Apothecary Mindy’s Edibles Minnidip MOCA Morgan Stanley Music Box Theatre Napolita Pizzeria & Wine Bar Neighborly Nick’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Noir d’Ebene NOMAD Pacific Standard Time Paige Dooley, Compass Paper Hat Pescadero Seafood & Oyster Bar Plant Shop Chicago PowerHouse SMART Prairie Grass Cafe Printwell Printing & Copying Publican Quality Meats Redefined Fitness Saint Lou’s Assembly Sarpino’s USA, Inc. Saville Flowers Scratch Goods Semicolon Bookstore Sip of Hope Coffee Bar Sir & Madame Spiaggia Chicago

Stock Mfg Co. Stumble & Relish Summer House Santa Monica Sunnyside Dispensary Thalia Hall The Alinea Group The Barn Steakhouse The Book Bin The Book Cellar The Book Stall The Chopping Block The Duck Inn The Fifty/50 The Flower Shop In Glencoe The Giving Wick The Lake Forest Shop The Logan Theatre The Winterberry Companies TimeZoneOne Tomate Fresh Kitchen Tortello Transistor Chicago Transit Tees Two Penny Blue Uncharted Books Uncle Dan’s Outdoor Store Virtue Restaurant & Bar Wildwood Photography Winifred Grace

Make It Better Media Group Hosted Webinars, Happy Hours and Appeared in Video Conferences including: • Women’s Philanthropy Institute #ITechForGood featuring Susan Noyes • Brand Perception During a Pandemic: How a Digital Transformation Can Revive Your Business, featuring Susan Noyes, Brooke McDonald, Leah Bronson and Mimi Towle • Marketing Nonprofits in a Virtual World featuring Susan Noyes, Brooke McDonald, Leah Bronson and Sharon Krone • The Kids Are in Bed — Finding Time for Yourself in the Chaos of Parenting, with Chicago author Rachel Bertsche, Brooke McDonald and Macaire Douglas • Celebrating Women on the Rise, a virtual conversation between influential, national experts: Cheryl Berman, Chief Creative and CEO of unbundled Creative, and Julie Castro Abrams, CEO of How Women Lead and GP of How Women Invest, and our own Susan Noyes, Leah Bronson and Mimi Towle • How to Focus Your Giving in Turbulent Times, featuring special guest Susan Noyes • 2020 Red Cross Class of Heroes videos

A Safe Haven opened the first COVID-19 Positive 100 Bed Isolation Space for the homeless, in Partnership with Rush University Medical Healthcare Systems.

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This summer definitely looks a bit different – but that doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy it. With many events moving online and others choosing to get creative with social distancing, here is what’s happening in and around Chicago this month.

For more events, visit better.net/chicago.

VIRTUAL TOURS AND TALKS TUESDAYS JULY 7-21 iPhone Photography: Online Explore some of the better-known apps along with instruction on use for nature photography. Learn the basics of iPhone photography along with fieldwork. Examine the photos taken during class and learn how to enhance, manipulate, or alter them. iPhones are mandatory. $99 for members, $124 for nonmembers. chicagobotanic.org/ adult_education/ online_classes

JULY 8 – 12 Taste of Chicago To-Go The beloved program will support neighborhood restaurants and food trucks while providing free meals to nonprofit organizations serving healthcare and other frontline workers.

There will also be a food truck procession from downtown to select neighborhoods on July 8 and online cooking demos from July 8 – 12.

JULY 11 – AUGUST 9 Lake Forest Showhouse and Gardens Following State safety guidelines, a restricted number of tickets will be sold per day, divided by morning and afternoon sessions,

Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The home benefits the Angel Harvey Family Health Center of the Infant Welfare Society of Chicago, which is celebrating more than 108 years of providing healthcare to Chicago’s medically underserved.

Tickets for $40 must be purchased in advance and online.

Many of the items at the Lake Forest Showhouse and Gardens will also be for sale.

Purchased items can be picked up following the close of the house, with 15% of the sale benefitting Infant Welfare

Society of Chicago. lake forestshowhouse.com JULY 15 Fostering Girls in STEM to be Women in Tech The Executives’ Club of Chicago is pleased to present their annual Women in Technology Forum event. This special opportunity will focus on opportunities in Chicago to engage young girls in STEM education and prepare them for studies and careers in technology. Whether you are a parent, child, manager, or CEO - their discussion will bring relevant insight for all. executivesclub.org

JULY 16 Virtual Chef BBQ – Green City Market A collaboration of some of the best culinary talents in Chicago, the famed Chef BBQ will be held virtually this year on Thursday, July 16. The hour-long program will be free and live streamed online

from 6:00-7:00p.m., but guests looking for an exclusive experience can purchase limited tickets to cook along with chefs.

The limited $125 ticket affords a 30-minute “Bites and Beverages’’ cook-a-long class from 5:30-6:00p.m. and a Chef BBQ box including appetizer ingredients for two. Boxes will be available for pickup on July 15. More information and tickets available at greencity market.org/chefbbq JULY 18 10th Annual Run/Walk to End Homelessness A Safe Haven Foundation is producing its Inaugural Global Virtual Run/Walk To End Homelessness. We can’t be together in-person but now we get to invite people from around the world to join the fun and focus on the mission.

Proceeds will go to support helping to prevent and to transform lives from homelessness to self-sufficiency with pride and purpose. asafe haven.org/2020virtual runwalk

JS ECKERT PHOTOGRAPHY

Lake Forest Showhouse and Gardens Tour

JULY 16 Virtual Presentation of the 2019 James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism Azam Ahmed, The New York Times bureau chief for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, has won the James Foley Medill Medal for Courage in Journalism for his investigation of gang murder across Latin America. He will be presented with the award and will share his journey via webinar on Thursday, July 16 at 5 p.m. Central Time. Joining the event will be special guest Diane Foley, mother of Medill alumnus James Foley and founder and president of the James W. Foley Legacy Foundation. To register go to livestream.com/ medillnu/foleyaward

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JULY 25 GI Foundation Virtual Ball The GastroIntestinal Research Foundation (GIRF) is transforming its 59th annual in-person ball into an online fundraiser on Saturday, July 25, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

The virtual ball will offer GIRF supporters a live improv performance by The Second City, an online paddle raise and a special presentation by Dr. David T. Rubin, Lead Scientific Advisor for the GI Research Foundation. giresearch foundation.org EVERY WEDNESDAY IN JULY SummerDance in Place Programs will include a 30-minute dance lesson followed by 60 minutes of music on Wednesday evenings in July and a special edition on the Fourth of July. Dance genres include salsa, swing and line dancing.

MILLENNIUM PARK AT HOME Millennium Park’s music programming is moving online for Chicagoans and visitors to enjoy from home. For information, visit chicago.gov/city/en/ depts/dca/supp_info/ mp_home MUSIC SERIES Every Thursday thru July 30 Catch this genre-blending music series online each Thursday with Jon Langford, The Braided Janes, Zeshan B and Sen Morimoto.

BLUES MUSIC July 31, August 1 and 2 Celebrate Chicago blues with this online music festival each evening from July 31 through Aug. 2. Performers include Guy King, John Primer, Melody Angel, Toronzo Cannon, Mike Wheeler and Ivy Ford.

WORKOUTS Every Saturday thru August 29 In lieu of summer

workouts in the Park, enjoy a weekly rotating schedule of Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates and Zumba from home.

JULY 30 – AUGUST 2 Virtual Lollapalooza It wouldn’t be summer in Chicago without Lollapalooza.

Thankfully, we’ll still have the option to attend virtually.

Lolla2020 is a weekendlong virtual event that will include performances from around the city, archival sets from Chicago and the festival’s six international editions, footage from the 1990s and more.

THROUGH AUGUST 14 Grant Park Music Festival Remixed While we may not be able to physically gather, the power of music still remains. Join them for Festival Remixed, an exciting series of virtual events, including radio broadcasts, concerts, talks and master classes.

AUGUST 28-30 Square Roots Square Roots Festival is an annual celebration of both the vibrant Chicago and international music and arts communities as well as the unique Lincoln Square business community. Street festivals like Square Roots are more than just a community event; they’re also a generator of revenue for numerous small businesses within the community and throughout Chicago.

They postponed from their original date in July and will be following CDC guidelines to ensure attendees’ safety.

ALL SUMMER Old Town Art Fair virtual art sale After 70 consecutive years, Chicago’s Old Town Art Fair has sadly been canceled for 2020.

In order to help the 250 fine artists they juried in to this year’s Fair, they have made all of the art available online.

It is the summer of drive-in movie theaters and there are several companies and locations trying their hand at this classic cinematic experience in Chicago. Most charge by the car, prohibit alcoholic beverages and require guests to wear a face mask when leaving their vehicle.

Visit websites for movies and show times.

CHITOWN MOVIES Pilsen $33 per vehicle (5 adults, $5 for each additional adult). 2343 South Throop St. chitown futbol.com/ chitown-movies

CHICAGO DRIVE-IN THEATER Hoffman Estates $30–$50 per vehicle. 5333 Prairie Stone Parkway. chicago drivein.com MCHENRY OUTDOOR THEATER McHenry $12 military/seniors; $6 children. Tickets sold as first come, first served.

1510 Chapel Hill Rd. goldenagecinemas.com MOVIES AT MISTWOOD GOLF CLUB Romeoville $30–$50 per vehicle.

1700 W Renwick Rd. mistwoodgc.com

DRIVE-IN AT Lincoln Yards $35 per vehicle. 1684 N Throop St. davistheater. com/drivein CHICAGO DRIVE-IN THEATER Bridgeview $30–$50 per vehicle.

7000 S Harlem Ave. chicagodrivein.com

For a comprehensive events list visit better.net/calendar

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The City Wakes Up Now that Illinois is in Phase 4, our iconic Chicago landmarks and summer destinations are slowly re-opening to the public. As we head out to enjoy the activities we missed so much, please remember to follow social distancing guidelines, including wearing your mask. It's the least we can do to protect each other, and prevent further lives lost to this horrible virus.

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