Issue

May 2023

Hit the waves and trails of Minoqua, Wisconsin. Snap some memorable pix of the Toronto sign in Nathan Phillips Square or gaze at the CN Tower. Traverse a historic covered bridge in Brown County, Indiana. See the wonders at the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium in Dubuque.

By Mark Loehrke, Judy Sutton Taylor, and Jen Banowetz North, South, East, West: four…
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Carol Landow

Carol Landow is a prime example that you’re never too old to do something new. Like…
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Newlyweds Ashley Johnson and Rade Sekulic sharing their first kiss

A New Year’s Eve kiss led to forever love for this Lombard couple In this digital age…
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The Growing Place

Spruce up your yard with finds from three family-owned garden centers The Growing Place…
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The DuPage Children’s Museum’s March 23 story time featured local author Elizabeth Nielsen, who read her book, ‘Udder Chaos: Amusing Adventures With Farm Animals.’

People, places, and scenes around the area   Photos courtesy of North Central College,…
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A woman exercising at AIR Aerial Fitness

By Judy Sutton Taylor Air Aerial Fitness takes workouts to new heights Flexibility—in…
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Upstairs hallway

It’s all about comfort with these outdoor-living trends When a Naperville couple retired,…
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The Pitmaster Feast at Smokeshow BBQ

By Phil Vettel Smokeshow BBQ bring more western flavor to downtown Naperville Scott Harris,…
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Grilled Fish Tacos with Mango Salsa and Vinaigrette

By Kelli Ra Anderson Sweet, spicy, and savory, these grilled fish tacos with mango salsa…
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Inside Lazy Dog Restaurant

By Peter Gianopulos Lazy Dog Restaurant masters the comfy rustic concept How does one…
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Kelly Swanson

Once upon a time a picked-on kid became a storyteller Part comedian, part corporate motivational…
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A large wall mirror

Mirrors are the workhorses of home decor. What other piece of artwork allows you to check…
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Inside Moonlight Theatre

By Mike Thomas The just-opened Moonlight Theatre brings more live entertainment to downtown…
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A red rotary telephone

New hotline connects DuPage residents to key services Just when you thought the old-school…
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Donuts from Duck Donuts

By Peter Gianopulos Shuffle into your typical doughnut shop, and chances are, you’re…
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Kids drumming on buckets

By Judy Sutton Taylor Alive Center gives youths tools for the long term Kandice Henning…
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Jennifer Murtoff

By Kelli Ra Anderson Is backyard poultry-keeping right for you? People are often surprised…
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Outside 8S061 Indiana Avenue

This Naperville estate promises twice the luxe Call it a double delight, the Noah’s…
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Block 59 rendering

The Heritage Square shopping center on the busy northeast corner of Route 59 and Aurora…
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