Issue

April 2024

The Babe Bodega

Five fresh spots that bring the glamour 1. The Babe Bodega 132 W. Liberty Dr., Wheatonbabebodega.com…
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‘A Mark in the Road’ by Angelique Burrell

Naperville author Angelique Burrell released her debut novel, A Mark in the Road, last…
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Mary Kenney and Lauren Sirus

This La Grange couple celebrated their union with a night on the dance floor Mary Kenney…
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An array of bracelets

These permanent jewelry purveyors bring a new concept to bling Permanent jewelry, what?…
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At the annual State of Naperville Real Estate program March 6, retiring Christine Jeffries (center) was honored for her 27 years as president of the Naperville Development Partnership. Also pictured, left to right, are Kaylin Risvold, president and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce; Mayor Scott Wehrli; and John Koranda, vice president of commercial real estate for Wintrust Financial Corporation.

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Anderson Humane; Jen Banowetz…
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The original staircase led up to a loft area bordered by railings, with a view down to the first floor below. “It looked like a birdcage with all the balusters, so we put up a wall to give more privacy,” designer Bobbi Alderfer says. The original stair railing was replaced with simple newel posts and wrought-iron balusters. The geometric stair carpeting is by Milliken.

This dated townhome gets a sleek update Picture this: You find a townhome in the perfect…
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White Crane Retro Thai & Sushi, 1715 Freedom Dr., Naperville

By Phil Vettel White Crane Retro Thai & Sushi lands in Naperville White Crane Retro…
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Blueberry Scones with Lemon Curd

By Kelli Ra Anderson Whether it rhymes with “gone” or “cone,” the appeal of the…
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Food at Miskatonic Craft Kitchen

By Peter Gianopulos How the new Miskatonic Craft Kitchen works its magic For Josh Mowrey,…
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Adrian Aguilar

By Mike Thomas Playing a Jersey Boy in Chicago Born in Naperville, Adrian Aguilar has…
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WVHS Planetarium’s star projector, dubbed “Big Blue Guy”

Waubonsie Valley’s planetarium is a cosmic classroom While most science teachers demonstrate…
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The front exterior of 34W226 Country Club Road in Wayne

This sprawling country estate has something for everyone Given its expansive five-acre…
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Inside MOTW Coffee and Pastry

By Peter Gianopulos The crowds seemed to materialize, every single weekend, out of nowhere,…
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Adoptable dogs: Promise and Emmy

Angel Dog Alliance supports animal rescues While Teresa Ryan has been helping rescue…
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Naperville Park District’s swim lessons at Centennial Beach

7 swim schools catering to kids Managing your offspring’s extracurriculars may feel…
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Kitchen backsplash details

“This townhouse was built in the era where every kitchen was getting a desk—the place…
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De Zwaan Windmill

Holland, Michigan’s tulip festival is one of the town’s many Dutch treats Few things…
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A Marino Agostino custom-designed ring in 18-karat white-gold with a 2.54-carat Brazilian aquamarine untreated in a specialty trillion cut accented with pear-shaped natural diamonds

Products to up your glam quotient SILKY SKINFor hydrating and exfoliating, the Alpha…
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An aerial photo of a historic Naperville site

Naperville Preservation works to keep the community’s history intact While shiny new…
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