June 2024

Lisa Kapryan advertising her Laos-style egg rolls

Honor Roll

These Laos-style egg rolls are part of a family’s legacy
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Tom Kha Gai Soup

Tom Kha Gai Soup

Learn how to make this traditional Thai chicken soup
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A man playing indoor golf at Lucky Swingz, a mahjong board and tiles, and a person in an apron handling dough

Learn Something New

Try a fresh activity and make connections this year with these local opportunities
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Rebecca Siegel

Rebecca Siegel

This Lisle author dives into the top-secret trickery of World War II
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‘Wanting’ by Claire Jia

Making the Right Choices

Author Claire Jia’s senior thesis ultimately became her debut novel
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More than 1,000 pounds of produce was collected during the annual October gleaning marking the end of the growing season at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots in Naperville. A total of 2,692 pounds was donated in 2025 to Loaves & Fishes Community Services—500 more pounds than last year.

Sights of the Season

People, places, and scenes around the area
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Patrice March-Davidson and Aubrey Davidson in wedding attire posing in front of The Farmhouse in Plainfield

Rolling Out the Red Carpet

This couple renewed their vows at an Oscars-themed soiree
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Items on display at The Little Traveler

Wrap It Up

Three spots to find gifts for everyone on your list
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A "DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE" sign

Sober Streets

Impaired Driving Prevention Month tackles this persistent problem
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The kitchen area in the Geneva home

Begin Again

When downsizing, this couple shifted from traditional to modern
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The dining room area in the Geneva home

Faux Real

Decorative plants bring texture, softness, and a touch of green into a room.
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The exterior of 5N195 Dover Hill Road in St. Charles

Water, Water Everywhere

This estate puts the “Oh!” in H2O
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