June 2023

Diners can eat adjacent to the fields where their food is grown at Granor Farm in Three Oaks, Michigan.

Destination: Dinner

By Phil Vettel 8 Restaurants that are worth the drive No disrespect to our many fine…
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Steakhouse Bello Burger With Gorgonzola and Garlic Aïoli

Steakhouse Bello Burger With Gorgonzola…

By Kelli Ra Anderson Nothing says summer like a cooler of icy-cold drinks and a sizzling…
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Cherry Almond Galette

Cherry Almond Galette

By Kelli Ra Anderson It’s cherry season! Whether you prefer them sweet or sour, this…
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Joey J. Saye performing on stage

He’s Coming Home

Aurora native Joey J. Saye returns to his hometown for Blues on the Fox this month When…
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Mud Morganfield

Mud Morganfield

By Mike Thomas The son of Muddy Waters had to get his own blues It’s not easy to slip…
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Clockwise from top left: Rotary GroveFest, Morton Arboretum’s Summer on Tap, Naper Nights, Last Fling, Cantigny’s Summer Concert Series, and Cavalcade of Planes

Summer Starts Now!

The best art fairs, food fests, outdoor concerts, and entertainment the season has to…
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The sitting room of the Hinsdale home

Straddling Centuries

A 100-year-old Hinsdale house gets a refresh that blends old and new After years—or…
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On April 23 Naper Settlement opened its new Mary and Richard Benck Family Agriculture Center, which showcases Naperville’s agricultural history while connecting it to the farming story of the region and the nation.

Sights of the Season

People, places, and happenings around the area   Photos: Naper Settlement; Edward-Elmhurst…
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Andy Warhol’s ‘Marilyn’

Pop Artifacts

Summer Warhol exhibition hits DuPage There’s a lot more to Andy Warhol than soup-can…
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Briana Flagg and Chris Howard at their wedding

Conversation Starter

A chance meeting led to true love for this Naperville couple Downtown Naperville is a…
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Fox, Bruce, and DiRe (center) with employees Kiandra Powell and Jessica Vincent

How Much Is That Doggie Treat in the…

Find goodies and toys for your furry pals at these locally owned pet supply stores Pug…
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EnChroma glasses

True Colors

New technology helps color-blind visitors at Cantigny Aside from climbing temps, one…
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