December 2023

Authors Kate Moore and Elizabeth Smart both spoke to full houses during their respective October events at the McAninch Arts Center in Glen Ellyn.

Sights of the Season

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Press Photography Network/Special…
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Christmas Candle Carousel

Gifts Galore

Perfect presents for people on your list FOR THOSE WHO LOVE INSTANT AMBIENCE Pretty indoors…
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Lissa deGuzman

Lissa deGuzman

The slipper fits perfectly for this Cinderella Cinderella seems a long way from Gertrude…
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Skating on Lake Ellyn

Celebrating Winter

Embrace the chill with these five fun itineraries Skiing, sledding, skating, snowshoeing—however…
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Beef Wellington with Dijon Cream Sauce

Beef Wellington with Dijon Cream Sauce

By Kelli Ra Anderson Decadent. Rich. Stunning. With golden puff pastry, savory duxelles…
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A treat from Noelli’s Cheesecake

Cheesecake by the Spoonful

By Peter Gianopulos Every so often some curious shopper will wander into Noelli’s Cheesecake…
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Astoria Café & Bakery

Sweet Selection

By Peter Gianopulos This Lisle family bakery serves up Serbian delights ’Tis the season…
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Inside Cadence Kitchen & Co

A Restaurant with Rhythm

By Phil Vettel Cadence Kitchen & Co has a tempo all its own Todd Davies and Tim Canning…
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A giant snowflake display at the Sparkle Light Festival

Let It Shine

The Sparkle Light Festival is just part of a whole day of entertainment awaiting in Rosemont…
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Rory Andrlik

Roar for Reading

Rory Andrlik used to pretend she knew how to read; now she’s an author. A junior at…
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Outside Oak Cottage

Endangered Landmark

Working to save an historic Naperville farmhouse Built for his family by early DuPage…
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Outside the St. Charles home

The Wright Stuff

A modern Prairie-style gem in St. Charles is up for sale Prairie-style architecture may…
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