By Maureen Callahan “America’s (and perhaps the world’s) first woman architect who needed no apology in a world of men.” This was a description of…
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By Maureen Callahan If you live in the western suburbs, chances are that you’ve seen a Sears house. They’re in many Midwestern communities. Often, we…
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A few local architectural gems By Maureen Callahan Old DuPage County Courthouse, Wheaton This building, opened in 1896, replaced the original structure from 1868. It…
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By Maureen Callahan There’s something about a private label. It’s unique. Bar patrons love to sample spirits made especially for their favorite place. Charred Oak…
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Some of the best ideas are inspired by small things. For Downers Grove North senior, and founder of Ava’s Pet Palace, Ava Dorsey, that small…
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Many young actors aspire to perform on Broadway someday. For York graduate Anthony Michael Lopez, that day is every day. He is currently appearing in…
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By Maureen Callahan | Photos courtesy of Hope’s Front Door No generalizations. No judgment. No two people are the same, and no two stories are…
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By Maureen Callahan Heavy snowstorms have been dubbed “widow-makers” by the medical community for good reason. The first snow of the year, with its high…
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Local Underground Railroad stations invite visitors to hear freedom seekers’ stories By Maureen Callahan From the start of slavery, freedom seekers (formerly known as enslaved…
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Nadeau’s Ice Sculptures makes artistic fun of ice at Downers Grove Ice Festival By Maureen Callahan | Photos by 726 Visuals If you’ve ever visited…
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