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The historic Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky

Happy Trails

Looking for a different kind of getaway? These four trails are worth exploring.
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The home’s entryway. The arched door is flanked by matching custom console tables by Studio Gild and two mirrors by Arteriors.

Glam Fam

Posh meets practical in this custom Naperville home for a busy brood.
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The family room in the Downers Grove home

Design Your Best Life

Five ways to transform your home into an inspiring and empowering place to live
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Aurora Historical Society’s David L. Pierce Art & History Center

Local Treasures

A field guide to area history museums
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School Spirit

Snapshots of local colleges and universities
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An illustration of people doing different kinds of workouts at the gym

A Passion for Fitness

By Jeff Banowetz Finding a successful workout routine is about more than willpower. It…
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The DuPage Forest Preserve District offers many hands-on volunteer opportunities.

Season of Giving

By Jeff Banowetz Want to make a difference with your time and money? Here’s how you…
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A decorated holiday dining room table

Ready for the Holidays

By Jeff Banowetz Expert tips for creating memorable gatherings Hosting holiday festivities…
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Copley Theatre

Tiny But Mighty

By Jeff Banowetz A big performance space isn’t necessary to see a spectacular show…
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Megan and Chris Grandchamp’s 1843 farmhouse

A Real Fixer-Upper

Interior designer Megan Grandchamp shares the renovation that launched her business Taking…
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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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Bison’s Bluff Nature Playground

Top Parks

The best playgrounds, nature retreats, fishing holes, outdoor pickleball courts, and…
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