Kelli Anderson

Good Night

Flipping the switch on light pollution Fifty years ago in the Fox Valley, 2,000 stars…
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Home Tweet Home

One evening on their back porch, Paula and David Altekruse of St. Charles noticed something…
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Fall Pedals

What better way to enjoy the fall foliage than on two wheels? Luckily our area has a…
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Civic Serenity

For those in search of a peaceful nature walk—a stroll through native woodlands or…
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Provocative Stories

Whether offering ground-breaking perspective from WWII survivors, or shedding new light…
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Front Lines

From the landscaping to the front door, your home’s facade is what makes it inviting.…
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Dreaming of a Light Christmas

Whether it’s the cherished Nativity displays we’ve enjoyed since childhood, or the…
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Comfort Zone

It’s that time of year. A chill is in the air. We reach for our blankets and cozy up…
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From Bean to Cup

It’s hard to imagine a time when coffee drinkers had only two choices, cream or sugar.…
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Dream Job | Nick Dostal

Chef Nick Dostal, executive chef of the acclaimed Sixteen restaurant in the heart of…
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Bryan Ogg—Someone You Should Know

Naper Settlement’s curator of research holds the only-known photograph of Joseph Naper,…
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Suburban Sanctuary

It’s finally spring and along with the budding snow drops, crocus and daffodils, come…
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