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December 2024

The DuPage Forest Preserve District offers many hands-on volunteer opportunities.

By Jeff Banowetz Want to make a difference with your time and money? Here’s how you…
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‘Tayvie’s Story’ by Mim Eichmann

To say Mim Eichmann is a bit of a creative type would be an understatement. Her career…
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Bows & Babes

Shop for sweet gifts, pint-size clothing, and more at these baby boutiques Boutique Baby…
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Naperville artist Richard Lo puts the finishing touches on his mural titled Chinese Kite Festival. The 26-by-12-foot work on the south side of the DuPage Children’s Museum was funded by a SECA grant.

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Rex Howard Photography (Wickhams);…
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The entryway in the Naperville home

Adding thoughtful finishing touches to a new-build Naperville home After Naperville physicians…
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Debbie and Todd Williams outside Adelle’s

By Phil Vettel Adelle’s gets a new name and an updated interior There’s a whole new…
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Fennel Gratin

By Kelli Ra Anderson Ready for something unusual and delicious at your holiday table…
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Food from Sweetchilango

By Peter Gianopulos Sweetchilango serves up tacos that are family favorites Say it with…
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Sarah Kay as Ariel in ‘Disney’s The Little Mermaid’

By Jen Banowetz Under the sea with Drury Lane’s Little Mermaid Sarah Kay was all set…
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Owners (from left) Matt Rocush, Sandy Rocush, and Rod Peterson outside The Can

By Peter Gianopulos After more than three decades, a local tavern finds a new home It…
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Saint Charles Christmas Traditions is celebrating its 50th year in 2024.

This St. Louis suburb fully embraces the spirit of Christmases past Stroll the historic…
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‘Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches’ by Matty Matheson, Medicom Toy Bearbricks, and a kitchen gift set

Perfect presents for everyone on your list FOR BEARS FANSAs part of its new ADB Sport…
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Otsy

How to earn money while traveling the world Billed as a combination of TikTok and Expedia,…
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Outside the Geneva estate

This updated estate traces its history back to Geneva’s early days Those looking for…
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The patio's firepit

This project didn’t just tackle the interior. The homeowners pictured an outdoor living…
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Mental Wellness for Teens

Personal experience helps inspire local Girl Scout’s mental health website By the time…
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