Mark Loehrke

From left, Moose & Me Baking Company employees Justin Elder, Sara Brinkman, Christine Pehlke, Michelle Anderson, Joannah Hanel, founder Megan Elder, Jake Lukens, and Ben Borden

Sweet Opportunities

Naperville bakery has a successful recipe for its employees with special needs Wonderfully…
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Left to right: Kelli Walker, Lisa Dawn, and Laura Leonardo Ownby star as three sisters in the world premiere of ‘Into the Earth With You’

Buried Secrets

Buffalo Theatre Ensemble stages a world premiere It’s 2017, and Kurt Naebig is in the…
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An adult cicada on a tree

Prepare for the Invasion

By Kelli Ra Anderson Cicada-geddon is upon us this spring Parts of Illinois will be the…
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“Because the homeowners are very social and have large families and a lot of friends, they truly needed the kitchen to grow,” designer Elizabeth Prignano says. “We completely reimagined the layout to eliminate the peninsula from the original kitchen and almost doubled it in size, incorporating a jumbo island where they could seat five stools.” The counter stools are by Nathan James, pendants are by Shades of Light, and sconces are by Three Posts.

Bright Ideas

A Naperville home gets an airy makeover on a tight timeline Last year, Elizabeth Prignano…
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A home bar

Raising the Bar

For homeowners who loves to mix their own cocktails or savor a bottle of wine, having…
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An aerial photo of 12225 179th Street in Mokena

Greener Acres

This high-end rural retreat promises farm livin’ and more While many homeowners looking…
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A rendering of the upcoming NewQuest Asia-Pacific Retail plaza

Plaza Plans

Reimagined dining and retail complex More than a decade after a Dominick’s grocery…
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Inside The Apartment

Meet Me Upstairs

Costello Jewelry Company debuts a chic second-floor gift shop Have you ever met someone…
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A Marino Agostino custom-designed La Farfalla, Delúvia’s Miracle Aloe Cream, and ‘Britannica’s Encyclopedia Infographica’

For Mom

Thoughtful gifts for Mother’s Day HAVE A CUPPASippable hot or cold, the Beauty Tea…
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Inside Hardware Gastro Pub & Brewery

Sustainable Sustenance

By Phil Vettel Hardware has built a delicious balance Hardware Gastro Pub & Brewery…
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Thali platter

That’s Just Naansense

By Peter Gianopulos Naperville’s new spot for authentic Indian flavors You’re headed…
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Panettone French toast

The Italian Job

By Peter Gianopulos Che Figata launches its new brunch menu Liam Athy, the chef de cuisine…
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