Mark Loehrke

Hobbs Building

Everything Old Is New Again

Aurora recently celebrated the redevelopment of two historic downtown buildings. Constructed…
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Modern Woodmen Park in Davenport

Four Times the Fun

Straddle the Mighty Mississippi on a trip to the Quad Cities Like siblings who share…
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Christina Caton-Kitchel, Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce board chair, speaks at the chamber’s 15th annual economic forecast.

Crystal Ball

Econ experts converge on Naperville to size up 2023 While there are plenty of things…
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Doughnuts from DeEtta’s Bakery

So Old-Fashioned

From doughnuts to cocktails, always a classic   A.M. DeEtta’s Bakery Naperville…
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Illustration by Kevin Sterjo

Fiscal Fitness

Tax considerations to keep in mind for the coming year A new calendar year is the perfect…
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A worker planting on a rooftop

Roots on the Roof

An expansive green roof project plants ideas of sustainability   Once the province…
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Outside a large downtown Geneva home

High-End Historic

This updated downtown Geneva gem dates back to a founding family   While most buyers…
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Need Wheels? Rent From Your Neighbors

With rental car companies short on available vehicles coming out of the pandemic—not…
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The sunroom at 6401 S. County Line Rd.

Teardown or Treasure?

Is this a sweet ranch or an enticing demo candidate? On the one hand, the in-ground swimming…
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Vantage Naperville Apartments

Vantage Point

As land for new development in Naperville becomes more scarce, a recent repurpose project…
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Barber Haus, 232 S. Washington St., Naperville

Specialty of the Haus

Elevating the male haircut and grooming experience A trip to the barbershop. Once a cherished…
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Gateway From Past to Present

The Naperville Heritage Society broke ground this summer on the Innovation Gateway at…
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