2023

A beekeeper using a bee smoker

Honey of a Hobby

Here’s the buzz on backyard beekeeping We’d be nowhere without bees. As pollinators,…
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22W779 Sycamore Drive in Glen Ellyn

Name Dropper

This historic Glen Ellyn home has an impressive pedigree Having served as the childhood…
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A rendering of Baird & Warner's new Naperville office

Real Estate Ranch

Looking to create a one-stop shop for real-estate services in the western suburbs, Baird…
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The Phillips (from left): Derek, Baxter, Sandy, James, Don, Russ, and Jim

Flower Power

By Judy Sutton Taylor Perennial west suburban staple Phillip’s Flowers celebrates 100…
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The 1960s Batmobile on display at Volo Museum

Road Trip

It’s not just auto aficionados who are sure to find something to love in Volo There’s…
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Plato del jefe

Peru on a Plate

By Phil Vettel SanguCHE elevates Peruvian street food One doesn’t expect to find a…
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Pastries from Brown Butter Café & Bakery

Skipping the Gluten

By Peter Gianopulos St. Charles bakery offers up allergy-friendly treats Dawn Phillips,…
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Pizza from Pizza Twist

Pizzas for Every Palate

By Peter Gianopulos Prasad Mutyala wants to make one thing extremely clear: He completely…
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Irish Guinness Beef Stew

Irish Guinness Beef Stew

By Kelli Ra Anderson A hearty stew and robust stout are a flavorful marriage dating back…
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Falling home prices and declining real estate value illustrated as sold houses in a shopping cart going down a roller coaster

What a Ride

Projections for the 2023 real estate market It’s cliché at this point to refer to…
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Bathroom after remodeling

Surviving a Remodel

From dust to dust-ups, here’s how to pull through and persevere No one said remodeling…
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Bobcat Goldthwait

Bobcat Goldthwait

By Mike Thomas Comic—and local resident—uses his real voice these days The western…
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