Issue

January 2025

An illustration of people doing different kinds of workouts at the gym

By Jeff Banowetz Finding a successful workout routine is about more than willpower. It…
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‘Retire Intentionally: Stories and Strategies to Spend, Give, and Live With Confidence’ by Zachary Larson

As a certified financial planner and wealth adviser, Zachary Larson has been helping…
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Eva Book and Eric Martin standing in front of the minister at their wedding

At their traditional Serbian wedding, this couple gets the royal treatment Eva Book and…
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Inside Naperville Music

From instruments to lessons, these local shops keep the music playing Ellman’s Music…
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The Cheers For Veterans gala honored those who served, raising more than $180,000 to help local veterans with essential home repairs and renovations. Hosted by Naperville Responds For Veterans, the 14th annual event took place Nov. 15 at Bobak’s Signature Events in Woodridge.

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Gary Bahnick Photography (Fill…
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Inside The Good Feet Store

Building better health from the ground up at The Good Feet Store Given the amount of…
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The Oswego home's new bathroom

A redesign to improve longterm accessibility In your senior years, a big question looms:…
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Astakomakaronada

By Phil Vettel Authentic Greek cuisine in an elegant setting The western suburbs have…
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Chili crisp

By Kelli Ra Anderson Called chili crisp or sometimes chili oil, this Asian condiment…
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Preparing deliveries from HaiSous Vietnamese Kitchen

By Peter Gianopulos DwellSocial provides city eats to suburban doors One night, during…
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Emerson Mae Chan

Naperville actor is learning the biz in Les Miz Dressed in rags, her face artistically…
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Paint the Park

By Jeff Banowetz Grand Rapids is home to the country’s largest winter festival, a two-month-long…
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An aerial photo of 26W108 Tomahawk Drive in Wheaton

This home boasts a true suburban rarity—a private lake It’s not unusual to find large-scale…
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The window detail in the Oswego home

When aging in place, accessibility is top of mind for every space. In this Oswego home’s…
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A girl playing laser tag

Burn off some energy at these laser tag venues When inventor George Carter III created…
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A woman getting a facial treatment

How treatments and experiences differ When it comes to taking care of your skin, hair…
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Food from Warren’s Ale House

By Peter Gianopulos Warren’s Ale House boasts a reno and a new chef There’s a good…
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Bees on a piece of honeycomb

DuPage County clarifies beekeeping ordinance Spring may still seem a long way off, but…
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