Winter Weather Policy: Extreme Cold
As the winter season approaches, it's important to stay informed about how extreme cold affects tours. Here's a summary of our Winter Weather Policy: Tour Cancellations Due to Cold Weather:…
Adding Service Hours in Better Impact
Adding service hours in Better Impact is simpler than it was in Volunteer Matters. Here's how you can log any "non-active" hours: Steps to Add Service Hours in Better Impact:…
Bill Page: Twice A Docent
By Brent Hoffman, Class of 2005 “I love my city, and I love sharing it,” Bill said. “Doing presentations was a part of my profession that I enjoyed, and being…
View of Beacon Hill Park in Victoria, British Columbia
John Blair: Landscape Architect of Chicago’s Early Years
by Ron Becker, Class of 2019 John Blair was born in Scotland in 1821. It was there he learned his trade as gardener, landscape architect, and stone mason. Ever a…
🎉 Holiday Perk: 25% Off for Volunteers! 🎁
We’ve got a festive treat for you! This holiday season, all volunteers receive a 25% discount in our store. 🛍️✨ 🗓️ Valid through December 31st 📍 Shop in-store or online…
Kudos: November, 2024
Jim Bartholomew 2008 or Jim Javorcic 1999 River Cruise, September 2024 Absolutely fantastic tour! I was born and raised in Chicago so when I came for a conference I told…
Learn A New Tour in 2025 – New Opportunities
Chicago Elevated The ‘L’ tour is seeking new docents, with a priority for people who can fill a need for weekend tour coverage. It’s a lively 2-hour tour with great…
Stories from a Chicago Institution: Visit with Lou Nutini at MTH Industries
By Sann Knipple, Class of 2023 MTH Industries has been building Chicago since 1886. A combination of four historically significant companies, Tyler & Hippach Glass Company (1886), Illinois Bronze Works…
Jan Open Season
Tomorrow is open season for January in Better Impact. You are allowed to sign up for any remaining tours and volunteer shifts. Beginning at 9:30am tomorrow, the remaining tours will…
Media Roundup
In recent media coverage, the Chicago Architecture Center continues to shine as a leading voice in architecture and design. Eleanor Gorski’s insights on housing issues and her leadership of CAC…