Issue

March 2023

Falling home prices and declining real estate value illustrated as sold houses in a shopping cart going down a roller coaster

Projections for the 2023 real estate market It’s cliché at this point to refer to…
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Bathroom after remodeling

From dust to dust-ups, here’s how to pull through and persevere No one said remodeling…
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2023 Amazing Book Challenge

Looking to read more books this year? Or discover new subjects, series, or authors. Check…
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Jeff Jones and Carrie Stiefvater at their wedding

This couple channeled their relaxed vibes into a rustic wedding To his family, Jeff Jones…
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Marcel’s Culinary Experience

Fine-tune your culinary skills at these three spots for cooking classes Marcel’s Culinary…
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With funds raised by the 2022 Holiday Parade of Lights, the Rotary Club of Naperville awarded more than $70,000 to 13 local nonprofits February 9.

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos courtesy of Michael Hudson Photography…
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The Phillips (from left): Derek, Baxter, Sandy, James, Don, Russ, and Jim

By Judy Sutton Taylor Perennial west suburban staple Phillip’s Flowers celebrates 100…
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Plato del jefe

By Phil Vettel SanguCHE elevates Peruvian street food One doesn’t expect to find a…
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Irish Guinness Beef Stew

By Kelli Ra Anderson A hearty stew and robust stout are a flavorful marriage dating back…
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Pastries from Brown Butter Café & Bakery

By Peter Gianopulos St. Charles bakery offers up allergy-friendly treats Dawn Phillips,…
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Bobcat Goldthwait

By Mike Thomas Comic—and local resident—uses his real voice these days The western…
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22W779 Sycamore Drive in Glen Ellyn

This historic Glen Ellyn home has an impressive pedigree Having served as the childhood…
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A magnifying glass over a stencil of a home

What to know about three common home toxins While many of us focus on the air quality…
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People mingling at Memory Café

By Thomas Connors The Memory Café serves those with dementia and their caregivers Dementia…
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Pizza from Pizza Twist

By Peter Gianopulos Prasad Mutyala wants to make one thing extremely clear: He completely…
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Two people talking at Hesed House

By Judy Sutton Taylor As a template for helping the homeless nationwide, Hesed House…
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The Comedy Vault

By Mike Thomas Batavia’s Comedy Vault welcomes both new and seasoned performers Comedy…
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Maple Fest at Red Oak Nature Center

Maple sugaring season is short but sweet Drip … drip … drip … Ahh, that satisfying…
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The 1960s Batmobile on display at Volo Museum

It’s not just auto aficionados who are sure to find something to love in Volo There’s…
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A beekeeper using a bee smoker

Here’s the buzz on backyard beekeeping We’d be nowhere without bees. As pollinators,…
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A rendering of Baird & Warner's new Naperville office

Looking to create a one-stop shop for real-estate services in the western suburbs, Baird…
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