Issue

June 2024

Clockwise from top left: Toronzo Cannon at Blues on the Fox, Wine Down Wednesday Polo, Napervile Jaycees’ Last Fling, Geneva Arts Fair, and Wheaton’s Summer Concert Series

By Jeff Banowetz Your guide to a season’s worth of concerts, festivals, fairs, food,…
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Books in a Naperville Public Library bag

Whether you’re hammocking or relaxing poolside, ’tis the season to log some reading…
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Allison Arbizzani and Patrick Zigler

Lush flowers, romantic decor, and a packed dance floor highlighted this couple’s wedding…
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JoJo’s ShakeBAR

Add some decadence to your summer with these over-the-top milkshakes JoJo’s ShakeBAR…
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The Edward Foundation awarded $20,000 in scholarships on April 18 to 10 Edward Hospital student volunteers who greet visitors, deliver flowers, transport patients, and assist behind the scenes at the hospital.

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos: Edward Foundation; Sandy Conway…
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The Elmhurst home's living room

One couple’s eclectic art collection inspires a colorful makeover When it comes to…
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Zorba Cocktail Bar & Lounge, 2155 CityGate Ln., Naperville

By Phil Vettel This restaurant-lounge runs the gamut from avocado tartines to Zorba Burgers…
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BBQ Spice Rubbed Picnic Chicken

By Kelli Ra Anderson This baked chicken dish is a poster child for culinary alchemy.…
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From top: Coffee, pecan, and plain caramels

By Peter Gianopulos Grandpa Frank’s Candy honors a family recipe Prior to the 2021…
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Maris Pasquale Doran and Phillipa Soo

This Broadway star helps kids tackle stage fright with her new book You might know Phillipa…
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An aerial photo of 4N665 Ware Woods Drive in St. Charles

This estate offers plenty of possibilities for playing host One of the features that…
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A cat wearing a cone

Here’s the scoop on pet health insurance These days pets are often considered members…
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The First Division Museum’s D-Day gallery

By Jeff Banowetz Cantigny commemorates the 80th anniversary of D-Day with an expansive…
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Its 17,000-square-foot market now

From a humble closet to a regional hub, Loaves & Fishes Community Services has grown…
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Food from Bibibop Asian Grill

By Peter Gianopulos One might be tempted to dismiss Bibibop Asian Grill, the build-your-own…
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A scene from ‘Chasing June’

By Jeff Banowetz Two North Central College alums debuted their short film at the Beverly…
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Central Park

New York City lives up to the hype Go ahead—be a tourist. That should be the No. 1…
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The Weber Genesis E-315 gas grill, Farr and Swit Watch’s Wayfinder “North Side Edition”, and Manta PRO Sleep Mask

Thoughtful gifts for Father’s Day GET GRILLIN’The Weber Genesis E-315 gas grill distributes…
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Colorful putters standing on end in an area surrounded by trees

Morton Arboretum visitors can putt among giants this summer Despite the historically…
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Number 17 at Naperville Country Club

Local golf pros share insights into their favorite holes As fairways fill in with a deeper…
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