Issue

February 2024

A couple hugging while on a date

Romantic and fun ideas for foodies, music fans, sporty types, and theater buffs If you…
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Think you know the Windy City? David Anthony Witter’s latest book, Amazing Chicago:…
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The wedding party

Former coworkers take a trip down the aisle Devotees of the red bull’s-eye are familiar…
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Altiro Coffee Shop

From hot chocolate to hot toddies, enjoy some liquid comfort during winter’s most unforgiving…
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DuPage Children’s Museum redesigned its Wonder Room as a calming, nature-inspired space, offering guests an immersive respite.

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Naperville Park District (Magical…
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Inside Sea Love Candle Bar & Boutique

Sea Love Candle Bar & Boutique ignites creativity These aren’t your grandma’s…
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The kitchen in the Downers Grove home

A two-phase reno in Downers Grove incorporates fresh hues, patterns, and textures Kim…
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Inside Davanti Enoteca

By Phil Vettel Davanti Enoteca offers rustic Italian dishes with contemporary twists…
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Chocolate Mousse

By Kelli Ra Anderson Creamy and light, this silky-smooth chocolate mousse will melt in…
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The Bougie Avocado Bagel

By Peter Gianopulos Effin Egg elevates the breakfast sandwich We’ve been conditioned…
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Isaiah Silvia-Chandley

In step with Billy Elliot’s choreographer While it sounds like some kind of feel-good…
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The kitchen and downstairs bar area of the Naperville home

This Naperville home has the best of both worlds The sweet spot for many homebuyers is…
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Divided piggy bank illustration

Kick off 2024 with a financial checkup While much of the aspirational talk every new…
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Ambulance exterior

Naperville Fire Department’s Community Advocate Response Team helps prevent emergencies…
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Chess pieces

BrightSide Theatre stages Chess, cabaret-style A Cold War chess tournament doesn’t…
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Cupcakes from Molly’s Cupcakes

By Peter Gianopulos Molly’s Cupcakes bakes in the love When it comes to Valentine’s…
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DuPage Children’s Museum

Three indoor venues for snazzy birthday bashes Swim parties and backyard bouncy houses…
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Hotel Baker

Plot a getaway without leaving the suburbs with these local lodgings Whether you’re…
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Sugar Plum’s handcrafted Chocolate Heart Pizza

For Those Who Love a Smashing Dessert Grab the enclosed wooden mallet because Sugar Plum’s…
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A window nook in the Downers Grove home

Shannon Peppeard has operated her design business for 17 years and opened her retail…
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Cricket stadium rendering

A 24,000-seat stadium OK’d for Oswego The Oswego Village Board recently approved a…
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