By Christina Balsano Wichmann McDonald Farm, Conservation Foundation Headquartershttp://www.theconservationfoundation.org This year, the Conservation Foundation celebrates its 50th anniversary of preserving and restoring open spaces, protecting rivers, and promoting stewardship of the environment in DuPage, Will, Kane, and Kendall counties. The beautiful preserves we enjoy, including Greene Valley Forest Preserve, St. James Farm, and Hidden Lake... Continue Reading →
By Ashley South “Lucy Westlake, of Naperville, IL, the youngest American woman ever to summit Mount Everest!” This headline ran for weeks this spring everywhere from the Chicago Tribune to the Wall Street Journal following her May 12th completion of the highest climb on earth. Climbing Mount Everest is the pinnacle athletic feat for any... Continue Reading →
By Jeanne Schultz Angel of Naper Settlement Somewhat unknown in history, America experienced a “cycling craze” from 1890 to 1900 in which citizens of almost every age, class, gender, and race were wholly invested in the possibilities of bicycles for widespread use. Devotees permeated American culture and helped to improve the infrastructure of our country... Continue Reading →
By Neha Shah, MD One of the more confusing and misleading aspects of trying to get healthier is decoding the information on nutrition labels. We will review the basics of nutrition labels and the pitfalls to avoid when picking out items at the grocery store. One of the best tips for making healthier choices is... Continue Reading →
Words and Photos by Dawn Klavon Fancy a UK adventure this summer? With international travel picking up, combined with the Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee festivities over the past few months, London is a hot travel destination for 2022. London Pub Pod The Eye Has It The London Eye, the largest observation wheel in the world,... Continue Reading →
By Cat Ford The historic Riverwalk has been hosting outdoor storytimes since 1986, shortly after the Nichols Library moved from its previous location on Washington street to its successor on Jefferson Avenue. The 95th Street Library followed suit in the summer of 2020, implementing its storytimes at the 95th Street Community Plaza. Storytime, 95th Street... Continue Reading →
By Karthika Gupta One of the ways to beat the summer heat but still enjoy all that the season has to offer is to get out on the water! Kayaking, paddle boating, and stand-up paddle boarding are great ways to explore the beautiful lakes and rivers in our area. We have rounded up fifteen essentials... Continue Reading →
Photography and Words by Emily Cummings The Getaway Outpost, Grand Junction, MI With the school year about to start, we wanted to wring out the last bit of summer togetherness with our version of camping…device free! The Getaway Outpost in Grand Junction, Michigan offered up exactly what we needed. In less than a three-hours’ drive,... Continue Reading →
By JD Hollyfield The best part of summer? The longer days — earlier sunrises and later sunsets — which allow food, libations, and socializing to remain in full focus. A romantic brunch? A light lunch outside with an eye-catching patio? Or a lively dinner watching people and joking with friends? We sought out varied culinary... Continue Reading →
Ashley South, Founder While we acknowledge returning to school is around the corner for many of you, we encourage you to procrastinate on those details and wring out the most from warm days! Go kayaking, people-watch with your neighbor over brunch, and take in the greenery of the landscape around us. You could make a... Continue Reading →
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