May 2019

A rendering of The Square, a new development in Yorktown Center

Hip to Be Square

Yorktown Center breaks ground on a new multiuse “lifestyle hub” Pacific Retail Capital…
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packaged solid chocolate hearts are handcrafted with premium Belgian chocolate

Heartfelt Gifts

Thoughtful ideas for Valentine’s Day FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO BE LUMINOUSSpaLife under-eye…
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A toboggan run at Indiana’s Pokagon State Park

Toboggan Trip

By Jeff Banowetz Indiana’s Pokagon State Park is home to one of the area’s most thrilling…
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Pork belly fried rice

Magical Transformations

By Phil Vettel Alchemist in Geneva conjures up fine food and cocktails Marshall McCarty,…
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Butter kue lapis legit

Labor of Love

By Peter Gianopulos This Indonesian specialty cake layers on the goodness Do you and…
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Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

The Italian Way

By Peter Gianopulos New trattoria opens in downtown Aurora When new residents moved into…
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Scallops Piccata

Scallops Piccata

By Kelli Ra Anderson Taking only minutes to create magic in the pan, the secret to a…
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School Spirit

Snapshots of local colleges and universities
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Rose Armbrust-Griffin

Rose Armbrust-Griffin

This Wheaton violist takes the DSO stage in February In Rose Armbrust-Griffin’s family,…
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Food from Warren’s Ale House

Time for a Refresh

By Peter Gianopulos Warren’s Ale House boasts a reno and a new chef There’s a good…
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‘Retire Intentionally: Stories and Strategies to Spend, Give, and Live With Confidence’ by Zachary Larson

Retiring With a Purpose

As a certified financial planner and wealth adviser, Zachary Larson has been helping…
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The Cheers For Veterans gala honored those who served, raising more than $180,000 to help local veterans with essential home repairs and renovations. Hosted by Naperville Responds For Veterans, the 14th annual event took place Nov. 15 at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge.

Sights of the Season

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Gary Bahnick Photography (Fill…
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