Hilary Decent

A closeup of the archway in the Western Springs home

An Arched Entry

Interior designer Magda Petersen comments on the balancing act of modernizing an older…
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The exterior of 715–717 N. Brainard St.

Twice as Nice

This new duplex offers high-end living—times two
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A rendering of the upcoming Reserves of Saddle Creek

South Side Sites

Two developments are coming to Will County
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Needle felting kits

Create Something New

These hands-on kits make exploring new hobbies a snap
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A Sense of Wondra

Explore this new immersive experience and more at Woodfield Mall
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A statue of a person sitting near the sushi bar at Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Blue Sushi Sake Grill

Offering feel-good, sustainable seafood rolls
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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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