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A Division III football powerhouse, North Central College secured its third National Championship in January by besting Mount Union 41-25 at Stagg Bowl 51.

School Spirit

Snapshots of local colleges and universities College 101 Essay Prompt: Discuss Midwest…
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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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Clockwise from top left: Toronzo Cannon at Blues on the Fox, Wine Down Wednesday Polo, Napervile Jaycees’ Last Fling, Geneva Arts Fair, and Wheaton’s Summer Concert Series

Summer Adventures

By Jeff Banowetz Your guide to a season’s worth of concerts, festivals, fairs, food,…
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Ziplining at Vail Mountain’s Epic Discovery

Mountain, Lake, Beach

By Jeff Banowetz and Mark Loehrke Summer travel ideas for three diverse destinations…
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The Babe Bodega

All That Glitters

Five fresh spots that bring the glamour 1. The Babe Bodega 132 W. Liberty Dr., Wheatonbabebodega.com…
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The backyard, patio, and pool of a two-story home

Oooh, La La

From French country to Americana, this new house in Naperville reflects its owners’…
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