Issue

February 2025

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.

Snapshots of local colleges and universities College 101 Essay Prompt: Discuss Midwest…
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‘When Leaf Let Go’ by Angie Carlson

Change can be hard for kids, especially when it’s unexpected. In her debut children’s…
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Samir Patel and Mansi Desai

From long-distance dating to lasting love When Samir Patel, 39, and Mansi Desai, 35,…
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Sure Shot Pickleball

The weather cooperates year-round at these indoor clubs   Sure Shot Pickleball 2244…
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For the holidays, Amazon Fresh (3116 Route 59 in Naperville) unveiled a new art installation by Chicago artist Katie Lukes. The store also made a $25,000 donation to local nonprofit KidsMatter.

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Jessica M. Photography (Amazon…
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The basement in the Downers Grove home

This family’s tropical travels inspired an island-worthy basement remodel Downers Grove…
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Pork belly fried rice

By Phil Vettel Alchemist in Geneva conjures up fine food and cocktails Marshall McCarty,…
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Scallops Piccata

By Kelli Ra Anderson Taking only minutes to create magic in the pan, the secret to a…
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Butter kue lapis legit

By Peter Gianopulos This Indonesian specialty cake layers on the goodness Do you and…
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Rose Armbrust-Griffin

This Wheaton violist takes the DSO stage in February In Rose Armbrust-Griffin’s family,…
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A rendering of The Square, a new development in Yorktown Center

Yorktown Center breaks ground on a new multiuse “lifestyle hub” Pacific Retail Capital…
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Aisha Jackson; Myles Frost; Karen Mason

By Jeff Banowetz Concert to raise funds for the Illinois Conservatory for the Arts What…
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An illustration of a heart

Valentine’s Day isn’t the only reason to pay attention to your ticker this month…
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Giardino Trattoria & Pizzeria

By Peter Gianopulos New trattoria opens in downtown Aurora When new residents moved into…
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The surfboard detail in the Downers Grove home's kitchenette area

The Currans commissioned a Hawaiian artist to make this surfboard-inspired art piece…
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Outside C’zar Salon Spa

This downtown Naperville commercial property is ready for its close-up There’s an inherent…
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A toboggan run at Indiana’s Pokagon State Park

By Jeff Banowetz Indiana’s Pokagon State Park is home to one of the area’s most thrilling…
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packaged solid chocolate hearts are handcrafted with premium Belgian chocolate

Thoughtful ideas for Valentine’s Day FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO BE LUMINOUSSpaLife under-eye…
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