Issue

August 2024

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).

By Jeff Banowetz Local innovators are transforming the fields of entertainment, health,…
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‘Hi, Max!’ by Malena Heath Lindberg

Eleven-year-old Malena Lindberg is proof you are never too young to be an advocate. When…
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Bianca Gonzalez and Matthew Perez

These high school sweethearts married in a spring wedding in Naperville While volunteering…
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The Ladies Room & ThomKat Boutique

Sell your own designer clothing or pick up some new threads at these consignment boutiques…
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Thirty-six teams raised more than $64,000 for the American Parkinson Disease Association Illinois Chapter Optimism Walk on June 22 at the Naperville Riverwalk. Love for Linda was one of the top fundraising teams.

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Alex Houston (APDA Optimism…
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Retro Glow Cyles owners Amy Minster and Brian Kalbfleisch

By Web Behrens This Lombard couple rebuilt a family tradition with Retro Glow Cycles…
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The kitchen in the La Grange home

The renovation of this Victorian balances original charm with fresh touches Renovating…
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Inside Entourage

By Phil Vettel Entourage provides a place to gather for modern American food Once upon…
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(Almost) Cornish Pasty

By Kelli Ra Anderson Pronounced “PASS-tee,” this savory hand pie dish traces its…
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Sugar Milk Café

By Peter Gianopulos Naperville café serves up Mexican delicacies and over-the-top treats…
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Lauren Carlini playing volleyball

By Jeff Banowetz The West Aurora volleyball star makes her Olympic debut in Paris While…
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Birck Family Innovation Gateway

Naper Settlement unveils new entrance to its historical grounds Though primarily focused…
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An illustration of teeth during the stages of wearing braces

Understanding the ins and outs of orthodontic care In terms of excitement and anticipation,…
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Best of Naperville illustration

These businesses (listed here in alphabetical order) have been nominated by our readers…
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Food on the grill at Halal Fest

By Peter Gianopulos Shafeek Abubaker, the president of the Illinois Muslim Chamber of…
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A group of workers at Charity Blooms

Charity Blooms works to nourish the community—from the ground up Robert Vaughan isn’t…
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Zombieland bumper cars

Sony movies come to life at this new entertainment center Ready to bust ghosts or reverse…
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The renovated space above the detached garage of the La Grange home

These La Grange homeowners had long pondered what to do with the space above their detached…
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Oak Park Microbrew Review

Spend the day sipping, shopping, and more in Oak Park As the west burbs’ easternmost…
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Arca Gear’s Hydro Carrier and Osmo Nutrition Active Hydration

Cool products to get you through the season and beyond HYDRATION HELP Made with real…
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Outside the custom-built Downers Grove mansion

This custom-built Downers Grove mansion boasts its own Euro style Words like “unique”…
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