August 2024

Birck Family Innovation Gateway

Open Gate

Naper Settlement unveils new entrance to its historical grounds Though primarily focused…
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Lauren Carlini playing volleyball

Lauren Carlini

By Jeff Banowetz The West Aurora volleyball star makes her Olympic debut in Paris While…
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Best of Naperville illustration

Congratulations to the 2024 Best of…

These businesses (listed here in alphabetical order) have been nominated by our readers…
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For ‘Million Dollar Quartet,’ Paramount’s new Stolp Island Theatre in Aurora was created as a replica of Sun Records to immerse the audience in the famous recording session featuring Jerry Lee Lewis (played by Garrett Forrestal), Elvis Presley (Alex Swindle), Carl Perkins (Christopher Wren), and Johnny Cash (Bill Scott Sheets).

Bright Ideas

By Jeff Banowetz Local innovators are transforming the fields of entertainment, health,…
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(Almost) Cornish Pasty

(Almost) Cornish Pasty

By Kelli Ra Anderson Pronounced “PASS-tee,” this savory hand pie dish traces its…
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Food on the grill at Halal Fest

Highlighting Halal

By Peter Gianopulos Shafeek Abubaker, the president of the Illinois Muslim Chamber of…
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Sugar Milk Café

Sweet Dreams

By Peter Gianopulos Naperville café serves up Mexican delicacies and over-the-top treats…
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Inside Entourage

In Good Company

By Phil Vettel Entourage provides a place to gather for modern American food Once upon…
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Oak Park Microbrew Review

The Wright Stuff

Spend the day sipping, shopping, and more in Oak Park As the west burbs’ easternmost…
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Arca Gear’s Hydro Carrier and Osmo Nutrition Active Hydration

Summer Help

Cool products to get you through the season and beyond HYDRATION HELP Made with real…
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Retro Glow Cyles owners Amy Minster and Brian Kalbfleisch

Mom and Pop Bike Shop

By Web Behrens This Lombard couple rebuilt a family tradition with Retro Glow Cycles…
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‘Hi, Max!’ by Malena Heath Lindberg

Just Say Hi!

Eleven-year-old Malena Lindberg is proof you are never too young to be an advocate. When…
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