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BEHIND THE STORY Nearly 30 years after this 1989 photo was taken with a Kodak Instamatic camera, author David McGrath penned “The True Meaning of Christmas” (p. 74), a story about reconstituting Christmas tradition. David and his wife, Marianne (third from left), returned to Wisconsin the following year to harvest a legal tree. Jacqueline (far left) is currently a college professor. Mike, shown sawing down the tree, is now an orthopedic surgeon. And little Janet (fourth from left) is a new mother and an English teacher at a Florida high school. This year, McGraths will fly from three different states, converging in Florida to celebrate and feel the spirit of Christmas—and the enduring love of their Grandma Dunne.
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he last couple of Decembers were frustrating. Our holiday game has been off, and I think we need to “evolve” our routines. My household, like yours, had traditions that were solid for decades. The Saturday after Thanksgiving we would assemble the tree (above), and after each child was gifted a new ornament we’d decorate together. Cute, right? It was, until it wasn’t. The college boys now can’t be bothered and their sisters roll their eyes—even scoffing at Christmas-morning stockings and breakfast (“We have to wake up when?!”). Although I’m sad the kids have outgrown some of our customs, I’m also thankful that we’ve moved past the years focused on “stuff.” The toys of their childhood are no longer Christmas-morning motivations, and as my kids transition into adults, they need space to develop new holiday traditions. So instead of focusing on my family this year, I’m going to focus on someone else’s. Wish lists from Bridge Communities, DuPage PADS, Hesed House, and Loaves & Fishes will offer a new—and better—direction for my holiday energy. I’m hoping that if I focus elsewhere, the kids will actually choose to hang out with me and participate. The girls can use their mad shopping skills for good, and the boys can help transport food, toiletries, and clothing to others in need. So despite my longing for the Christmases of past, my guess is that our new traditions will be better—and more meaningful—than ever before. I wish you and yours a special holiday season.
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aising a child from infant to teenager is often a case of being careful what you wish for. Back in December of 2005—as my son Grant reached the age of 6 months and I wrote “Grant Us Peace” in that month’s issue—I wanted nothing more from the infant boy for that Christmas than a few blissful moments of peace and quiet. A picture-perfect first holiday would have been wonderful, of course, but Grant the infant was a colicky screamer, plain and simple, and my wife and I were two tired new parents just hoping to survive to see the New Year. Thirteen years later, there are plenty of days when we’d love to hear much more from Grant, who in addition to taking a taciturn cue from his old man, also tends to go through periods of typical teenage monosyllabic communication. Well-meaning starters like, “How was your day?” or, “How did that test go?” often meet an abrupt end against a conversation-killing wall of, “fine”—in no way rude (which we won’t tolerate), but far from open and/or inviting (which we do). Is it possible that he said (screamed) all he had to say before his first birthday? Actually, the main reason we want to hear more from Grant these days is that he’s grown into such a bright and caring and funny kid. He just metes out the glimpses of that personality in his own dry, unassuming way and very much in his own time. And we’ve found that those little moments are well worth waiting for—just like those rare moments of silence were way back when in 2005.
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INFLUENCERS, EVENTS AND ISSUES ON OUR WEST SUBURBAN RADAR Could we see Kayne West feeding the ducks along Naperville’s Riverwalk in the near future?
HE CAN’T LIVE SOMEWHERE THAT SHARES THE SAME NAME AS ONE OF HIS KIDS That would obviously knock the city of Chicago out of contention, thanks to Kim and Kanye’s 10-month-old daughter, named for her father’s hometown. But it rules out a lot of the greater metropolitan area, too: none of the northwest suburbs would fly, due to his eldest daughter’s directional name (North), and his son, Saint, means St. Charles is a no-go. NAPERVILLE’S JUST AS COLLEGEEDUCATED AS HE IS Our riverfront town is one of the most educated cities in America—a 2015 study clocked Naperville at about 71 percent college-educated. The College Dropout creator left school when he was 20 to pursue music—so we’ll call that 50 percent of a college education. Plus with the honorary degree West received from the Art Institute of Chicago in 2015, we’ll bump him up to 71 percent college-educated. What a match!
Five theories on why Kanye is eyeing Naperville By Grace Perry
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n September, Kanye West announced plans to move back to his hometown, Chicago. Given the Grammy winner’s off-the-wall behavior throughout 2018, it’s tough to tell whether West is serious about making a cross-country move. But the rapper-producer’s October appearance—shooting pool at the Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant on Ogden Avenue—sparked rumors he was house-hunting not in Chicago, but in Naperville. Why might Kanye be eyeing a move to the suburbs? We have a few theories. 16 DECEMBER 2018 / NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM
HE’S OBSESSED WITH BEING NO. 1 Depending on who you ask, Kanye falls anywhere from confident to braggadocious to full-blown egomaniac. Regardless of personal feelings, it’s clear that the rapper is truly obsessed with greatness. Now, sure—in his world—that means being the best rapper of all time, the best producer of all time, and a self-declared genius. But who says he doesn’t also want to lay claim to 2018’s “Best City in America to Raise a Family”? Naperville hasn’t won any Grammys, but the city is committed to excellence, just like West.
HE CAN SATISFY HIS OUTDOORSY SIDE The Jackson Hole, Wyoming, album listening party Kanye hosted this past May shows the city-raised producer has a yearning to connect with nature. No, the Midwest’s plains aren’t exactly the Grand Tetons. But could a long, meditative stroll down the Naperville Riverwalk allow West to tap into his inner Bon Iver? Sure.
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HE’S EMBRACING THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF FATHERHOOD It’s shocking that the man who once declared, “My greatest pain in life is that I will never be able to see myself perform live,” has brought a new human into the world, let alone three. But maybe—just maybe—fatherhood is prompting West to reprioritize? To focus less on being “God’s vessel” and more on finding a place with easily accessible, well-kept public parks and some of the best public schools in the nation? Maybe.
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Edward Hospital’s NICU reached a multiple milestone By Hilary Decent
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hen Sarah Esche-Lange gave birth to twins Madison Josephine (5 lbs., 5 oz.) and Dylan Jeremiah (5 lbs., 2 oz.) it wasn’t only Sarah and her husband Erik who celebrated. The birth marked the 2,000th set of multiples successfully born at Edward Hospital since 1996. The success rate is in no small part due to the excellence of the Naperville hospital’s newborn intensive care unit (NICU), which is designated by the state as a level 3 facility, capable of caring for very small or very sick newborn babies at the highest level. Dr. Robert Covert, medical director of NICU and Edward Hospital and DuPage Neonatology Associates’ neonatologist, says women carrying multiple babies are more likely to have problematic pregnancies and deliver preterm; these babies can face myriad problems due to underdevelopment. “We have become a magnet for those patients,” he says. “Our level 3 facility means we have … assets from 18 DECEMBER 2018 / NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM
perinatologists, neonatologists, and other ancillary staff, like NICU nurses.” Since 2008 Edward has seen a decrease in the number of quadruplets and quintuplets as fertility experts refine their skills. “Giving birth to quintuplets prematurely is not the goal,” Covert says. “It’s better to have fewer children born healthy.” BABY TALLY Since 1996, Edward Hospital has delivered 1,931 sets of twins, 64 sets of triplets, four sets of quadruplets, and one set of quintuplets. The 2,000th set of multiples was calculated from the time the partnership between Edward Hospital and DuPage Neonatology Associates began. Fifty-four sets of twins and one set of triplets were born this year at Edward Hospital. Nationally, five out of every 1,000 live births are twins, and five out of every 100,000 live births are triplets,
according to data on the Multiples of America website. The national organization supports families of multiple birth children through education and research. The most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention figures are for the year 2015: Number of live births 3,978,497 Total number of multiple births 139,862 Twin births 133,155 Triplet births 4,123 Quadruplet births 228 Quintuplets and higher 24
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Edward Hospital works closely with DuPage Doubles, a support group for parents of multiple births. Past club president Heather McNeice will always be grateful to the hospital. “I had a very traumatic, emergency birth experience, from my first phone call to the labor and delivery triage desk … my emergency C-section, and NICU stay for my twin boys,” she says. “I can’t express how grateful I am to the Edward staff for what a great job they did handling my unique birth experience and significantly premature babies with incredible skill, professionalism, compassion, and confidence.”
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STORIES OF HOPE A local guest author contributes her story of love and learning to Simply Amazing By Kathy Aabram
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he uplifting saga of a local autism expert is featured in a new book, Simply Amazing, authored by the former producer of The Howard Stern Show and current WMAP radio host, K.C. Armstrong. His book features guest writers gleaned from interviews conducted on his show, World’s Most Amazing People, including National Autism Academy founder Jeanne Beard, a Wheaton resident. “He looks for people with a mission,” Beard says. “He had a cousin on the spectrum and heard about me.” Simply Amazing includes personal accounts of overcoming adversity and personal resilience, transforming their struggles into public benefit. Beard’s struggle was to figure out why her two boys didn’t relate to her, and what could be causing their social dis-
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connect. Eventually she was introduced to Dr. Timothy Wahlberg at the Prairie Clinic in Geneva, which was a pivotal parenting moment. “He explained how my sons’ minds work, and I got a handle on parenting,” says Beard. “I wanted and needed more and more information and strategies.” Eventually Beard partnered with Wahlberg, who gave her unlimited access to his notes, to learn how to better parent her sons. “I was mentored by a leading expert in North America,” says Beard. “It was unprecedented.” As Beard grew in her knowledge as the mother of two kids on the spectrum, she recognized that she had a special vantage point to teach other parents about autism. “Education is the answer,” she says. “Autism is still a mystery, but my mission became helping parents.” Now Beard is the author of her own book, Autism & the Rest of Us: How to Sustain a Healthy, Functional, and Satisfying Relationship with a Person on the Autism Spectrum, which she describes as an intimate read that takes parents on a deep emotional dive. She founded the National Autism Academy (nationalautismacademy.com) in 2016 to offer parental and professional online training and professional education for parents and teachers. “My chapter in Simply Amazing is part of my mission to ease the difficulty for children with autism. By helping their parents, siblings, teachers, and the professionals surrounding them to understand how their minds work, and how to help them successfully navigate the social environment in which we live.” Beard’s sons are now 20 and 22, and as her oldest “ages out” of the educational system, she and countless other families need to put a support structure in place, since there is a 16-year waiting list for a group home. Despite the myriad challenges, Beard emphasizes that the only things different in people on the autism spectrum are processing information and sensory hypersensitivity, though these differences can have far-reaching effects. “There’s so much hope for these kids,” Beard says. “But when you understand how they process things, everything begins to make sense. It’s like learning a foreign language—when we speak their language, it works.”
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Sign up for a class at this DIY workshop to make and take home your choice of woodworking projects, from a rustic bench to a blanket ladder. Workshops and private parties are offered. 61 South Madison Street, 331.425.4381 aladyandhertools.com
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This entertainment center for kids offers myriad indoor entertainment, including mini golf, arcade games, and bounce houses, plus a gigantic slide for good measure.
Visit the tasting room to sample this winery’s array of wines and hard cider. To take a tour of the winemaking operations during your visit, call ahead for an appointment. Enjoy live jazz at free bimonthly Wine Down Friday events.
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FARE Soups, sandwiches, salads and owner Steve Buresh’s signature cheesecakes, served in Mason jars GOOD FOR Weekday lunch or a sweet treat anytime MUST TRY Cheesecake in fun flavors such as maple bacon, chocolate hazelnut, and horchata
My Sister’s Lil Donut Shoppe
FARE Freshly made doughnuts, from cake to bismarcks to Long Johns GOOD FOR A morning pick-me-up
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FARE Hearty soups, salads, sammies and strudels served in a century-old farmhouse that also operates as a picturesque wedding venue GOOD FOR Warm weather lunches (open May to October) MUST TRY The Flower Pot salad served in pottery made onsite 5126 Stephens Road, 630.554.7100 ecreekpotteryandtearoom.com
denim and embroidery—at this fashion-minded boutique. In the same storefront, the Prom Shoppe is a destination for those seeking dresses or tuxedos for high school dances. 27 South Main Street 630.554.3265, bella-gia.com
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FARE Classic Italian entrees—think veal Marsala and chicken limone—plus pizza and pasta to boot GOOD FOR Weekend family dinners or date night MUST TRY Oysters fiorentino with bacon, spinach, and sambucca-spiked hollandaise; meatball and ricotta pizza; oven-roasted half chicken 4571 Route 71, 630.554.9600 tuscantavernoswego.net
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Oswego is on its way to becoming a entertainment district: In addition to annual events like Prairie Fest (above), and venues like Planet Fun (see page 24), two new family-oriented spots are in the works. Gravity 34, due to open soon in a former Lowe’s store space (2408 Route 34), will have a climbing wall, bumper cars, a ropes course, laser tag, arcade games, and go-carts. And Altitude Trampoline Park has announced that an Oswego location (1600 Douglas Road) is under construction as of presstime.
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FARE Japanese hibachi-grilled meats and seafood, plus classical and contemporary sushi GOOD FOR Workday lunch or takeout night at home MUST TRY Drunken Salmon maki with mango, sweet onion, ikura roe, and daikon radish sprouts
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BALANCE AND REACH Increases balance and coordination Assume a single-leg stance on the right, with leg slightly bent, left arm above head, and left leg bent at 90 degrees. Tighten glutes and core, then slowly sit back, extending left leg behind and left arm in front. Stabilize for two seconds and bring foot back toward opposite foot. Repeat on opposite side.
Aging contributes to a decline in our ability to perform common motor tasks and cognitive functions, and that can increase risk of falls, impact quality of life, and hinder independence. But thankfully the loss of functional movement due to age—such as balance, coordination, agility, reaction, power, and speed—can be improved by developing motor learning skills. Research shows that neuromuscular training exercises can reduce the physical and biological damage happening in our bodies from the aging process. As a personal trainer and fitness specialist at Edward-Elmhurst Health & Fitness, I use these exercises to help clients to build new cerebral connections, promote development of new neural pathways, and encourage neurons and muscles to work together to produce motion. The American College of Sports Medicine recommends 20 to 30 minutes of neuromuscular training two to three days per week. The following exercises can be performed all together as a standalone workout. Or choose a few each day to include in your regular workout routine. GOAL Build new cerebral connections, promote development of new neural pathways, and encourage neurons and muscles to work together to produce motion. PLAN Perform one to two sets of each exercise for eight to 12 repetitions each, or do a timed interval of up to one minute. For single-sided exercises, repeat on opposite side for the same number of repetitions.
MEDICINE BALL BALANCE & CHOP Increases balance and coordination Assume a single-leg stance. Holding a medicine ball, keep your lower body planted and twist from the waist toward the left and extend your arms behind the left side of your head. Then twist to the right, bringing the medicine ball to the right side of the waist.
EQUIPMENT Medicine ball, mini hurdles, small rings MEDICINE BALL SQUAT-N-TOSS Increases power, reaction, and coordination Stand with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent, and hold the medicine ball with two hands in front of your chest. Sit back in squat position, keeping chest lifted, and lower the ball to the floor. Stand up with an explosive movement while tossing ball up over your head. Catch the ball at chest level and sit back to squat position.
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DEAD WEIGHT MEDICINE BALL SLAMS Increases power Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, with a nonbounce medicine ball held overhead. Throw the ball down to the ground in front of your feet with as much force as possible. Exhale during the movement and contract the abs. Lift the medicine ball back to the starting position and repeat.
MINI HURDLE CHALLENGE Increases agility, speed, and balance Set up three mini hurdles in a straight line, about two feet apart. Face sideways and jump over each hurdle, touching the ground with both feet each time. Repeat going the opposite direction.
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AGING EFFECTS Several changes occur throughout the body as we age: • Heart rate slows and blood vessels and arteries become stiffer. • Bones lose density, increasing risk of osteoporosis, breaks, and fractures. • Muscles lose mass and flexibility, leading to loss of strength and mobility and an increased risk of falls. • The central nervous system slows, reducing power, reaction, and memory.
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HUMANITARIAN Cassandra Ma speaking to more than 300 attendees at the Reclaim13 5K.
As Ma, herself a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, delved into the issue, she decided she wanted to help children reclaim their bodies and their lives. “Children who have been exploited learn a message that there is no one who will help and that the best they can hope for is to survive,” she says. But Reclaim13 sends an entirely different message. “We show vulnerable children that they are not alone, that people do care, and people will help,” Ma says. “All children deserve to feel safe and loved.”
We show vulnerable children that they are not alone, that people do care, and people will help. All children deserve to feel safe and loved.”
SAFETY NET A Downers Grove organization provides support and shelter for young victims By Annemarie Mannion
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average age children are first induced into trafficking. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children estimates there are more than 100,000 children in the U.S. who are trafficked. “It’s absolutely a huge, growing problem for our young people,” says Ma, who started the organization in 2012 after learning about the scale of the problem.
Ma discovered there are very few places for children affected by sexual trafficking to live as they recover their lives. According to Reclaim13, there are just 300 beds available to minors who are victims of sex trafficking in the United States; there are fewer than 15 beds in the state of Illinois. One of the nonprofit’s efforts has been to start Cherish House, a home for girls between the ages of 10 and 21 who are recovering from the trauma of sex trafficking. The home is staffed 24/7 and allows young people to heal, play, complete their education, and reclaim a path to hope. “Once you recover the kids, you need a place for them to go,” says Ma. “Otherwise they end up going back to the same places where they were harmed.” The inhabitants of Cherish House receive individual and group therapy, medical care, life skills training, and home schooling. They are usually referred to Cherish House by law enforcement agencies. “Our goal is to help them once again feel safe, physically and emotionally, and to recover from the trauma,” Ma says. For those over 21, the nonprofit is working on developing a young adult program to help victims learn to live independently.
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HUMANITARIAN Another goal is prevention. Reclaim13 recently received an $18,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Naperville, and it’s using the funds to create a video to educate parents and children about the dangers of sex trafficking. With the influence of the Internet, children are more at risk than ever of becoming victims even when they are in their own homes, Ma says. “Because of the internet, children are exposed to strangers and people with ill intentions,” she notes. “The definition of who is a friend is has been lowered. It’s a cultural trend.” The age-appropriate video is targeted to preadolescents and will be shown in schools. It will help children learn how to distinguish whether someone is truly a friend, and to be aware of problematic behaviors, such as when an adult is grooming them or wants them to keep secrets. Rachel Ossyra, a member of the Rotary Club of Naperville, says her club wants to raise awareness.
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“The thing that really got us resolved to get involved was the lack of educational materials to break the cycle,” Ossyra says. She says educating children and parents is one way to tackle the problem. “We overlook, at times, the vulnerable youth in our own community,” she says. “Kids can be groomed even they are living at home. It’s scary.” For more information about Reclaim13’s mentor teams, prevention education, church coalitions, fitness events, or Cherish House recovery programs, visit reclaim13.org.
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REFLECTIVE ART Unique and personal expressions of the challenge that is cancer By Annemarie Mannion
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othing could have prepared Katherine Beer for the pain of being diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma. The Naperville resident was 11 weeks pregnant when she received the diagnosis. “My treatment options were limited already by the type of cancer I had,” says Beer, who was pregnant for the first time. “Unfortunately, I had to give up my dream of carrying a child so I could survive.” Beer underwent six different types of chemotherapy over two years before receiving a stem cell transplant in June 2017. As she faced the illness, Beer wanted to connect with others coping with cancer and help them by sharing her story. She discovered that outlet with Twist Out Cancer, a nonprofit founded in 2011 that provides psychosocial support to cancer survivors and their loved ones through the creative arts. One of its programs is Brushes with Cancer, which partners a cancer survivor with an artist to create a unique piece of artwork that reflects the 36 DECEMBER 2018 / NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM
survivor’s journey through illness. Beer was paired with Nicolette Schwartz, a Chicago-based artist and illustrator. The two met to talk about Beer’s unique experiences with her illness. Beer mentioned that she and her husband love cooking and trying new restaurants, but chemotherapy had robbed her of her sense of taste. Schwartz created a trio of images—a tipped-over bottle of salt in gray hues, a collection of juicy red tomatoes (above), and finally a luscious banana split with ice cream and chocolate syrup—to reflect how Beer’s palate was reborn. Beer says expressing her journey in art has helped her to move past the illness and begin to look to the future. “It’s very therapeutic to not just say the words, but to visualize it,” she says. Schwartz was gratified to reflect Beer’s story in images, which were included in an exhibit at the Brushes with Cancer gala in Chicago on November 3. “It’s a sweet ending to a bitter story,” says Schwartz. “It’s a happy ending in a way.”
Twist Out Cancer got its start with a ’60s dance that was inspired by rock-and-roll: the twist. While receiving treatment for gray zone lymphoma, a rare form of cancer that affects fewer than 300 people in the U.S., Twist Out founder Jenna Benn Shersher (above), a dancer at heart, spent her days in isolation as her immune system was compromised. Yearning to dance freely again, she created an online video of herself doing the twist. She challenged others to join her on the virtual dance floor and, within days, thousands had responded with their own videos. Recognizing the power of sharing stories, Shersher started Twist Out Cancer, a nonprofit that lets cancer survivors post their stories, and creates a supportive community for them. Participants create a profile page to share their “twist on cancer”—lessons learned, fighting strategies, and/ or a new perspective. They also participate in art therapy and other creative programming that helps them process and better understand where they’ve been and where they’re going. “We showcase their stories and celebrate what they’ve been through,” Shersher says. For more information on Twist Out Cancer’s psychosocial support, education, or workshops, go to twistoutcancer.org.
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SHOP Come 2013, both women found themselves in transition. McCall had left Le Cordon Bleu and moved back to her childhood home. Kritzberg, an artist, gallery owner, and art teacher for more than 25 years, was contemplating her next career steps. When McCall happened upon a co-op kitchen in Geneva, the mother-daughter team decided to tie on aprons and begin baking there, ready for their first real taste of the business. The kitchen had a retail component, and as the women worked, they overheard numerous customers requesting gluten-free treats. Coincidentally, McCall was in the midst of an elimination diet and had recently parted ways with gluten. The path seemed clear: Gluten-free baking was to become their niche. Never mind that neither woman had any experience baking without gluten. They drew on McCall’s culinary training. “We found a good, basic rice flour recipe and had success right off the bat,” Kritzberg recalls. Reception was excellent and again, they outgrew their ovens. This time, they decided it was time to go all in.
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SWEET BEGINNINGS Kritzberg pinpoints older daughter Leslie Sabella’s wedding as a career-defining moment. Sabella wasn’t interested in a pricey wedding cake, so she asked her mom to make one. Shortly afterward, Kritzberg’s son Brian got married. He followed suit, tapping Kritzberg and McCall (who was at the time honing her skills at Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts) to create a sweets table. Things snowballed from there, with friends—and friends of friends—requesting wedding sweets. Soon the duo was maxing out the oven at McCall’s Lincoln Park apartment.
A FAMILY ENDEAVOR “Our vibe is home baking with an upscale twist,” says McCall of the shop, which opened in 2016. The space houses an open kitchen, where bakers create dozens of small-batch goodies including oatmeal cream pies, decadent frosted brownies, and nuanced chai snickerdoodles. It’s all made without a trace of gluten—but you could easily indulge without ever knowing. “We are a good bakery that just happens to be gluten-free,” McCall explains.
We consider baking an expression of love.” —Katie McCall
It’s a deeply meaningful endeavor, and one that goes beyond pretty pastries. The cheery pastel space also stocks a curated selection of retail items, including greeting cards created by Sabella—a successful artist in her own right. Sisters McCall and Sabella inspired the “Two Wild Seeds” moniker, and though the elder Sabella
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The goal was to “give them something modern that didn’t feel cold,” says designer Fauzi Khanani— something “cozy and bright and airy and timeless.” A mix of modern sculptures, plus those made by friends who are potters, are favorite objects on display.
The hearth extension, or plinth, serves as additional seating on the weekends with extended family, plus storage to feed the wood-burning fireplace.
The large sectional (Charles sofa by B&B Italia, $12,975) and coffee table (Phoenix by Moroso, $1,759) in the living room are perfect for entertaining.
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The kitchen boasts over 1,000 “color-by-number” floor tiles. Dark blue and green tiles under the table transition to white past the island, then integrate into the wood throughout the rest of the first floor. A Spanish lighting designer created the Sputnik-inspired chandelier to include clips for hanging custom mixed-media artwork created by family members and friends. Below, the seating banquette fabricated by Arbor Mills, a Lockport millwork company, was designed to include integrated storage.
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FRENCH MACARONS
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TABLE FOR TWO fourth of the same partnership (with sons Nik and Anthony and longtime family friend Sally Georganas) behind Glen Ellyn’s popular Fire + Wine. “By calling it ‘Italian inspired’ we’re giving ourselves a license to play around and try some different things that, while they have an Italian flair, are not always going to be what you’d find at a more traditional place.”
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TRADITION WITH A TWIST VAI’s Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar
GET COMFORTABLE Before the mercury began its annual dive, the patio was unquestionably VAI’s most popular gathering place, with several fire pits and heaters keeping the tables crowded well into the evening for the eatery’s first couple of late summer and early autumn months. But even if the winter winds have chased those crowds indoors until spring, there’s plenty to admire in the spacious but cozy-feeling dining room and bar areas, with their classic stone and wood accents, modern light fixtures and homey design flourishes. It’s a setting that pairs well with a glass of vino from the extensive wine list, or maybe one of the creative craft cocktails from the bar, like the seasonal offering during our late October visit: the Fig in Fall, an autumn-in-a-glass concoction of apple and fig-infused bourbon and bergamot, fig liquor, fresh juice, and ground nutmeg. SHARING IS CARING Those drinks, ideally, are best enjoyed over conversation with friends and family, which is exactly the kind of atmosphere Michael Vai and his partners are looking to foster with a
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or as much as the savvy and well-traveled diner craves new flavors and novel preparations, there’s something about the comforts of a warm pasta bowl or the chewy crust of piping-hot Neapolitan pizza that defies the need for either revelation or revolution. Italian fare, in other words, demands little more than a whole lot of love in order to work exceedingly well— though a few creative tweaks are always welcome at the table. That’s the guiding philosophy at the heart of Naperville newcomer
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VAI’s Italian Inspired Kitchen + Bar, the latest occupant of a space right in the heart of the jam-packed Route 59 corridor that has seen several concepts come and go over the past few years. But with a handsome physical makeover and a seasoned ownership team in place, VAI’s is determined to stand out amid its crowded surroundings and stick around for good long time with a contemporary approach to the Italian canon. “Everything we do here has a little twist,” explains Michael Vai, one-
Lobster and shrimp rigatoni PHOTOGRAPHY BY JASON ADRIAN
Gather your friends and family TABLE FOR TWO this holiday season.
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menu that is, in many ways, designed for sharing. From the small-plate starters—like lightly breaded zucchini frites and rich, tangy Italian bean dip to the wide array of wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas—the notion of communal sampling is essentially baked right into the concept here. That’s not to say, however, that one can’t get a little selfish when it comes to an entrée choice. After all, no amount of kumbaya spirit was going to get me to willfully part with more than a few small tastes of my scallops and risotto, a beautifully plated portion of creamy rice studded with roasted peppers and cherry tomatoes and topped with three meaty bivalves that the ocean was surely loathe to give up. (The menu at VAI’s is a fluid document—pray that this dish sticks around.) Sharing is also a tall order for yet another signature main course that likewise makes the most of the bounty of the sea: the lobster and shrimp rigatoni. Of course, outright refusal to share with one’s tablemates might seem rude, but there’s nothing wrong with a bit of misdirection if a curious fork starts poking around at one of these star entrees, which is why it’s probably a good idea to order a couple of items from the sides menu for the table as well. Here, you can’t miss with the Brussels sprouts in a warm pork belly vinaigrette. There will be other nights at VAI’s, after all, and your companions would do well to remember those dinner options for themselves next time.
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RECIPE FRENCH MACARONS
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Mix the almond flour and confectioners’ sugar together in a food processor and pulse until mixed. The dry mixture must be very fine.
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Fold the egg mixture into the almond flour mixture together; do not over mix. The batter should look flowy and shiny, without any air pockets.
Yield: 24 cookies 3 ¼ 2 1 ¼
egg whites, room temperature cup white sugar cups confectioners’ sugar cup almond flour teaspoon cream of tartar
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In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until foamy. Add cream of tartar and white sugar, and beat egg white mixture until stiff peaks form (about 3 to 5 minutes). Add food coloring for desired macaron color. Tip #1: For best results use gel food coloring, not liquid.
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Tip #2: Use about 70 strokes. The mixture should fall in a stream from the spatula to the bowl. 4
Transfer the mixture to a pastry piping bag and pipe one-inch rounds on a parchment- or siliconelined baking sheet, spacing one inch apart (cookies will spread slightly). Tap the pan twice to remove any air bubbles that form.
Tip #3: Tapping the macarons before baking helps to achieve a nice smooth surface. 5
Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Let the macarons sit for 30 to 60 minutes at room temperature, until the tops are dry, not sticky. Bake for 20 minutes, rotating once. Remove and let cool for at least 10 minutes before removing.
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Arrange shells in pairs and pipe a small amount of your favorite butter cream frosting on the flat side of the shell, then put the other shell on top. The flavor of the macaron is determined by the flavor you make the butter cream frosting.
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DECEMBER DINING Although a golf club might not be a topof-mind choice for eating out—especially in the winter—Arrowhead Restaurant and Bar’s longtime executive chef Alan Pirhofer is offering a few December incentives at the Wheaton restaurant to entice regulars and newcomers alike. Daily specials this month include half-price Angus burgers and brews on Mondays, $3 tacos or Modelo pints on Tuesdays, plus surf and turf for $14.95 and half-price wine on Wednesdays. If sloppy joes and fried bologna is your thing, visit on Throwback Thursdays and wash your $6 meal down with a two-buck Pabst Blue Ribbon. Friday fish fries, prime rib Saturdays and family-style Sundays round out the weekend offerings. Winter perks at the club include proshop savings for golf gifts and a couple of fun holiday happenings. Don’t miss the
Ugly Sweater Night on Friday, December 7—including karaoke and prizes for awkward clothing—but maybe best of all? Arrowhead elves will provide free gift wrapping while you dine through December 23. Holiday incentives aside, the restaurant staff feels its biggest draw is the atmosphere: a public club with a private feel. “We come in three days a week because we’re family here. Everyone is family here,” Arrowhead regular Jerry LeCompte says. “We have made so many ‘Arrowhead friends’ over the years, both staff members and other regular customers. The food and drinks are great— we wouldn’t come here otherwise—but it’s our Arrowhead friends that make this place home.” For more information about monthly specials or to make a dining reservation, visit arrowheadgolfclub.org.
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ITALIAN FEAST Maggiano’s Little Italy Oak Brook (24 Oakbrook Center) will host a high-energy New Year’s Eve show from Windy City Dueling Pianos, including comedy, live music, dancing, and a special threecourse meal. Eat your way into 2019 with a celebratory menu that includes crab and shrimp fondue, Contadina-style beef tenderloin, and the house specialty, rigatoni “D”: herb-roasted chicken, mushrooms and caramelized onions in a Marsala cream sauce. Fromscratch dessert choices include Nonna’s pound cake and chocolate zuccotto cake layered with sambuca mousse. Purchase $75 tickets through Eventbrite.com, which includes dinner, entertainment, gratuity, taxes, and nonalcoholic drinks.
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MEXICAN/LATIN A TODA MADRE $$ 499 North Main Street, Glen Ellyn 630.474.0969, atmrestaurant.com BARBAKOA $$$ 1341 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove 630.852.2333, barbakoa.com CHAMA GAÚCHA $$$$ 3008 Finley Road, Downers Grove 630.324.6002, chamagaucha.com CHUY'S TEX-MEX $$ 28250 Diehl Road, Warrenville 512.473.2783, chuys.com EL GRAN AGAVE $$ 1650 Maple Avenue, Lisle 630.541.8959, elgranagaverestaurant.com ESTEBAN’S $$$ 1550 North Route 59, Naperville 630.579.3262, estebansdiningdancing.com FAT ROSIE’S TACO & TEQUILA BAR $ 47 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville 630.328.0060, fatrosies.com
& EAT, DRINK and be HARRY THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
Enjoy the holidays without any of the prep or clean up at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse. Pull up a chair in our fully decorated dining room or wow your guests by booking one of our private dining rooms. Whichever it may be, Harry’s is the place to be this holiday season.
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TANGO2 $$$ 5 Jackson Avenue, Naperville 331.888.2646, mytango2.com UNCLE JULIO’S $$ 1831 Abriter Court, Naperville 331.444.1300, unclejulios.com YERBABUENA MEXICAN CUISINE $$ 4732 Main Street, Lisle 630.852.8040, yerbabuenacuisine.com
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ASIAN BANGKOK VILLAGE $$ 22 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville 630.369.9757, thebangkokvillage.com BD’S MONGOLIAN GRILL $$ 221 South Washington Street, Naperville 630.428.0300, gomongo.com BLUE SUSHI SAKE GRILL $$$ 123 Water Street, Naperville 630.428.8500, bluesushisakegrill.com DOMO 77 $$$ 4097 Healthway Drive, Aurora 630.692.0032, domo77.com GREEN BASIL $$ 45 East Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.922.7700, greenbasil-restaurant.com HOUSE OF EMPEROR $$ 1212 South Naper Boulevard, Naperville 630.983.8284, houseofemperorchinese.com JIN 28 $$ 28 West Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.848.1828, napervillejin28.com
KIKU JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE $$$ 2764 Aurora Avenue, Naperville 630.305.3355, mykiku.com
SHINTO SUSHI $$ 1739 Freedom Drive, Suite 121, Naperville 331.229.8197, shintorestaurants.com
MOSHI MOSHI $ 109 South Main Street, Naperville 630.355.5516, moshimoshisushi.net
SUSHI HOUSE $$ 175 West Jackson Avenue, Naperville 630.717.8888, mysushihouse.com
MUNCHIES $ 22 East Chicago Avenue, Naperville 630.355.8880
THAI MEDALLION $$ 327 North Center Street, Naperville 630.305.0183, thaimedallion.com
RAKU SUSHI $$ 850 East Ogden Avenue, Naperville 630.357.7633, rakusushi.com
TOKYO BAY SUSHI BAR & GRILL $$ 2775 Showplace Drive, Naperville 630.579.8880, tokyobaysushi.net
ROKA AKOR $$$ 166 Oakbrook Center, Oak Brook 630.634.7652, rokaakor.com
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SHAKOU SUSHI $$ 312 West Main Street, St. Charles 630.444.0850, shakousushi.com
YU’S BISTRO $$ 658 Route 59, Naperville 630.848.6998, yubistronaperville.com
SHINTO $$$ 504 North Route 59, Suite 116, Naperville 630.637.8899 shintoexperience.com
SPANISH EL TAPEO $$ 2100 Spring Road, Oak Brook 630.828.2044, eltapeorestaurant.com
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GREEK BASILS GREEK DINING $$ 4000 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora 630.692.1300, basilsgreekdining.com
FRENCH PARIS BISTRO $$ 2835 Showplace Drive, Naperville 630.357.1005, parisbistronaperville.com SUZETTE’S CREPERIE $$ 211 West Front Street, Wheaton 630.462.0898, suzettescreperie.com TALLGRASS $$$$ 1006 South State Street, Lockport 815.838.5566, tallgrassrestaurant.com
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BALLYDOYLE IRISH PUB $$ 5157 Main Street, Downers Grove 630.696.0600, ballydoylepub.com
THE INDIAN HARVEST $$ 796 Royal St. George Drive, Naperville 630.579.9500, theindianharvest.com
QUIGLEY’S IRISH PUB $$ 43 East Jefferson Avenue, Naperville 630.428.4774, quigleysirishpub.net
North Central College presents
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS DINNER & A SHOW! Naperville’s Fine & Performing Arts District partners a fine arts performance with a fine dining experience! Come and celebrate the holidays in Naperville this year! North Central College is featuring three incredible performances as part of its new Home for the Holidays in Naperville series.
DECEMBER 1
Junie B. Jones
JINGLE BELLS, BATMAN SMELLS
H4HJUNIE
DECEMBER 1
David Benoit CHRISTMAS TRIBUTE
TO CHARLIE BROWN WITH SPECIAL GUEST SARA GAZAREK
H4HDAVID
DECEMBER 15
DENNIS DEYOUNG
THE GRAND ILLUSION 40TH ANNIVERSARY ALBUM TOUR
H4HDENNIS
How it works: North Central College and its Naperville Restaurant Partners are offering a special ”dinner and a show“ discount with 20% off ticket prices and various offers at participating restaurants. For more information and a list of participating restaurants please visit finearts.northcentralcollege.edu/home-holidays. To take advantage of this special offer, please call the North Central College Box Office at 630-637-SHOW (7469) and mention “Home for the Holidays” or purchase online and use the discount code below each show at checkout.
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AUDITORIUM THEATRE 50 E. Congress Pkwy.
The Nutcracker World’s Fair retelling of the classic holiday ballet through December 30 $35–$179 Anna Karenina February 13–24 $35–$176 joffrey.org
CHICAGO THEATRE 175 N. State St. Cirque Dreams Holidaze December 12–16 $28.50–$98.50/ticket Amy Schumer December 19–20
Although Chicago’s lakefront lies just two dozen miles to the east, suburbanites sometimes forget to enjoy the delights of their big city. So this holiday season, gift yourself—and your loved ones—with a day of culture and experiences that are uniquely Chi-Town. Sure, big-city tickets can be pricey, but be sure to factor these bonuses into the gift-giving equation: Experiential gifts require no dusting, upkeep, or re-gifting, and the memories will last longer than the batteries required of a new gadget (that will likely be abandoned in days). And the reduction of ugly Christmas sweaters and light-up ties in the world? Priceless.
$73–$128.50/ticket msg.com
BROADWAY PLAYHOUSE 175 E. Chestnut St. Stomp December 5–30, $39+ ’Twas the Night Before Christmas through December 30 $12+/ticket broadwayinchicago.com
ORIENTAL THEATRE
BY MICHELLE DELLINGER • ILLUSTRATIONS BY JOHN KENZIE
24 W. Randolph St. The Play That Goes Wrong
ARTS & THEATRE
December 4–16, $25+/ticket The Lightning Thief
GOODMAN THEATRE
MUSIC BOX THEATRE
January 8–13, $25+/ticket
3733 N. Southport Ave.
broadwayinchicago.com
170 N. Dearborn St.
Double Feature & Sing-Along
A Christmas Carol
After Santa greets you in the his-
Through December 30
toric theatre’s lobby, belt out a few
ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
CADILLAC PALACE THEATRE
$25–$140/ticket; premium package
Christmas songs—karaoke style—
111 S. Michigan Ave.
151 W. Randolph St.
includes special seating and a
and watch a single or double
Holiday Thorne Rooms
Fiddler on the Roof
holiday ornament.
feature of White Christmas and It’s
Through January 7
December 19–January 6
St. Nicholas
a Wonderful Life at its 35th annual
Tomma Abts
$25+/ticket
January 9–27
holiday event. December 7–24,
Through February 17
Kinky Boots
$29–$81
$10–$15/child, $13.50–$20/adult
$16–$35/person
January 22–27, $25+/ticket
goodmantheatre.org
musicboxtheatre.com
artic.edu
cadillacpalacetheatre.com
Addresses are in Chicago, unless otherwise noted. Event details and admission/ticket prices are subject to change. Check the websites listed for up-to-date information. 66 DECEMBER 2018 / NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM
SPORTS WRIGLEY FIELD 1060 W. Addison St. Chicago Cubs Home opener April 8. mlb.com/cubs
GUARANTEED RATE FIELD 333 W. 35th St.
SOLDIER FIELD
MCANINCH ARTS CENTER
GREEN MILL JAZZ CLUB
Chicago White Sox
1410 S. Museum Campus Dr.
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
4802 N. Broadway
Home opener April 4.
Chicago Bears
Gavin Coyle’s “A Celtic Christmas”
Battle of the Saxes NYE Bash
mlb.com/whitesox
Through December 16
December 14, $35/ticket
December 31
Swan Lake
First-come, first-served. Cham-
OAK STREET BEACH
January 13
pagne toast at midnight.
1000 Lake Shore Drive
JOSEPH J. GENTILE CENTER
$39/child, $59/adult
$30/adult, 21+
Polar Bear Plunge
6525 N. Sheridan Rd.
atthemac.org
greenmilljazz.com
This chilly dip into Lake Michigan
Loyola Basketball
benefits deserving families.
Through March 2
UNITED CENTER
January 26, $40/person
$9–$30/person
19 W. Madison St.
chicagopolarbearclub.com
loyolaramblers.com
January 30–February 3
UNITED CENTER
WELSH-RYAN ARENA
$15–$60/ticket
19 W. Madison St.
2705 Ashland Ave., Evanston
Cher
Chicago Bulls
Northwestern Basketball
February 8
Through April 10
Through February 26
$69–$500+/ticket
nba.com/bulls
$22/person
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
Chicago Blackhawks
nusports.com
5700 S. Lake Shore Dr.
nhl.com/blackhawks
UIC PAVILION
The Science Behind Pixar
CBS Sports Classic
525 S. Racine Ave.
Through January 6
UCLA vs. Ohio State (2:00 p.m.)
University of Illinois
Christmas Around the World
and UNC vs. Kentucky (4:15 p.m.)
at Chicago Basketball
and Holidays of Light
December 22, $45–$415+
Through March 2
Through January 6
Harlem Globetrotters
$20/person
$12.95/child, $21.95/adult
December 28, $20–$185+
uicflames.com
msichicago.org
NCAA Men’s Basketball
chicagobears.com
Disney on Ice: Mickey’s Search Party
unitedcenter.com
HARRIS THEATER
Through April 6
March 13–17, $210/person
WINTRUST ARENA
unitedcenter.com
200 E. Cermak Rd.
205 E. Randolph St.
DePaul Basketball
Handel’s Messiah
Through March 9
December 15–16 $35–$70 Jamie Allan’s iMagician December 22–January 6 $49.99–$159.99 harristheaterchicago.org
CHICAGO ARCHITECTURE CENTER
NAVY PIER
111 E. Wacker Dr.
600 E. Grand Ave.
Ongoing exhibits
Winter WonderFest
$8/student, $12/adult
November 30–January 6
architecture.org
$10–$20 Crystal Gardens NYE 2019
DRURY LANE
December 31
100 Drury Ln., Oak Brook Terrace
$99–$1,592/ticket
Beauty and the Beast
The Beach Chicago
Through January 27
January 19–February 3
$60–$75
Free admission
drurylanetheatre.com
navypier.org
MAGGIE DALEY PARK
$18–$200/person depaulbluedemons.com
337 E. Randolph St.
Skate with Santa December 16 Free admission; skate rental is $15/person. Skip the line with a $40/person Fast Pass for skates and a locker, or $90/ pair for a package that also includes hot chocolate. chicagoparkdistrict.com NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM / DECEMBER 2018 67
WILDLIFE Chicago fun for free—these outdoor events are all no-charge and don’t require advance reservations.
NORTHERLY ISLAND 1521 S. Linn White Dr. Polar Adventure Day January 26, February 23 chicagoparkdistrict.com
GARFIELD PARK CONSERVATORY 300 N. Central Park Ave. Tickled Pink The humidity and warmth of this urban greenhouse oasis is especially appreciated in the cold-weather months. Pink and red plants are featured during the holiday season. November 23–January 1 garfieldconservatory.org
FOOD
CHICAGO FOOD PLANET 1564 N. Damen Ave.
Best in Chow Dive into food favorites at Lou Malnati’s, Portillo’s, Al’s Beef, Garrett’s Popcorn and Cooper Fox while you learn about Chicago history, architecture, and culture on this River North and Streeterville tour. $35/child, $57/adult (13+). chicagofoodplanet.com
LINCOLN PARK ZOO 2001 N. Clark St.
Zoo Lights Through January 6 Tribute to Charlie Brown Christmas December 9 Zoo Year’s Eve December 31 lpzoo.org
SHOPPING CHRISTKINDLMARKET CHICAGO
RANDOLPH STREET MARKET
ARCHITECTURAL ARTIFACTS
50 W. Washington St.
1341 W. Randolph St.
4325 N. Ravenswood Ave.
Stammtisch
Holiday Market
Antiques and adventure
Through December
December 15–16
80,000 square feet of extraordi-
24 Two-hour private
Find unusual vintage and modern
nary treasures brought to Chica-
seating reservations
decor, housewares, fashion, art, and
go’s Ravenswood neighborhood,
for eight people.
more. Admission is $5–50; food and
sourced from dozens of countries
German food and
drink extra, parking is free.
and cultures.
beverage packages
randolphstreetmarket.com
architecturalartifacts.com
$200–$450+/table.
EATALY
THE MART
christkindlmarket.com
43 E. Ohio St.
222 W. Merchandise Mart Plaza
Holiday Edition Tour
One of a Kind Holiday Show
MACY’S
December 5–19
December 6–9
111 N. State St.
Take a guided walking
The 18th annual show includes
Chicago Holiday Traditions
tour of the two-story
more than 600 independent mak-
Tour + Lunch
marketplace, including
ers, together at the Mart for four
Learn about the history of the
plenty of seasonal
days. Enjoy fashion runway shows
Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade,
tastes (panettone, wine,
and live music in one of the largest
animated store window displays,
and hot chocolate) and
commercial buildings in the world.
Frango Mints, and the Great
a 10 percent-off coupon.
$12/adult.
Tree, followed by a three-course
$35/person. eataly.com
oneofakindshowchicago.com
served family-style.
lunch in the Walnut Room. November–December. $45/person, 10-person minimum. visitmacysusa.com/Chicago
THE FIELD MUSEUM 1400 S. Lake Shore Dr.
PENINSULA CHICAGO
First Bites Bash
108 E. Superior St.
The kick-off event for the 2019
Holiday Afternoon Tea
Chicago Restaurant Week
2:30 and 4:30 p.m. (Monday to
January 24
Saturday), 3:30–5:00 p.m. (Sun-
firstbitesbash.com
day). $39/child, $85–$95/adult peninsula.com
GOOSE ISLAND BEER CO. 1800 W. Fulton St.
LAWRY’S THE PRIME RIB
Brewery Tour
100 East Ontario St.
& Tasting
Lunch with Santa
Thursday–Sunday
Saturdays in December
$12/adult, 21+
$40/adult, $20/child (12 and under).
gooseisland.com
lawrysonline.com
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MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART 220 E. Chicago Ave.
Museum Gift Shop Shop some of the most unique items in the city, including art objects, jewelry, fashion, homewares and more. Gallery tours are held daily at 1:00 p.m. Museum admission is $15/adult, $8/student or senior; free for Illinois residents on Tuesdays. mcachicagostore.org
MAYORAL ROLL CALL How well do you know the past mayors of Naperville? With another election looming in 2019, it’s a good time to brush up on some of the names and faces that have occupied the office over the past 100-plus years.
PHOTO COURTESY NAPER SETTLEMENT
BY MARK LOEHRKE
Several Kendalls have had leadership roles in Naperville.
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Centennial Beach in 1963
FRANCIS KENDALL Kendall was the first mayor elected after the Commissioner form of government (Mayor, Commissioner, Clerk) was adopted. While it would have been a fitting honor for a dedicated proponent of education— who spent much of his life as a teacher, professor and superintendent in Naperville—the Kendall Elementary School in District 204 that bears his family name (and abuts Pradel Drive, incidentally) is actually a tribute to one of the former mayor’s six children: World War I hero Oliver Julian (“Judd”) Kendall. 1917–1921
CHARLES BOWMAN Appointed after Kendall’s death
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From James Nichols Jr.’s obituary in the Naperville Clarion on February 24, 1955: “In the audience there were people from every phase of his life. Following the ceremony little groups congregated outside the church, even in the mist of an inclement afternoon, and in hushed tones told of some thoughtful deed performed by the late Mr. Nichols.”
1921–1923
of education, and was one of the founding members of the Naperville Country Club.
Appointed after Bowman’s resignation
1927–1931
ALEXANDER GRUSH From the meat business to the oil trade to a career in civic affairs, the multifaceted Mr. Grush spent a total of six years in the mayor’s chair. After taking over the final two years of the term vacated by Charles Bowman, Grush won a full four-year term of his own eight years later. 1923–1927
BENJAMIN PIPER His four-year stint as mayor was but one of the many ways in which Piper left his civic imprint on the City of Naperville. At various points throughout his 83 years, he also served as city attorney, sat on the board
HERBERT THOMPSON Like many of Naperville’s early leaders, Thompson brought to his mayoral post a decidedly eclectic professional résumé— in his case, banking and auto repair. His auto dealership, Naperville Garage, sold Overlands, Willys-Knights, and Whippets. Also like several other early mayors in the city’s history, Thompson was deeply involved in freemasonry, serving as high priest of Euclid Chapter No. 13, Royal Arch Masons, 12 years after leaving office. 1931–1935
ALEXANDER GRUSH
PHOTOS COURTESY NAPER SETTLEMENT, NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE, AND NOKIA
1913–1917
From Milton Stauffer’s obituary in the Chicago Tribune on September 3, 1992:
1935–1951
1959–1967
After his father’s name graced the old Nichols Library (and thus became synonymous with a simmering public-private property rights battle) and years before George Pradel came along, James Jr. was the longtime mayor who held the unofficial title of “Mr. Naperville,” the result of living a life so closely entwined with the city and its people. Nichols was also one the founding members of Naperville Country Club (above), which acquired 130 acres of land in 1920.
Almost every mayor has seen some degree of physical growth in the city during his or her term, but few can equal the expansion that unfolded during Zaininger’s time in office—specifically in 1960 (see map), when Naperville doubled in size virtually overnight thanks to the largest single annexation in the history of DuPage County.
1951–1959
The City Manager form of government (Mayor, Councilman, City Manager, Clerk) was adopted after Stauffer’s first term.
JAMES NICHOLS JR.
CHARLES WELLNER
WILLIAM ZAININGER
1967–1969
MILTON STAUFFER
Stauffer in Naperville’s 1981 Sesquicentennial Parade
“Naperville grew so fast during his years in office that he told the Tribune in 1968 that ‘the requests for annexation and new development are coming in almost faster than we can digest them.’ ”
1969–1971
MILTON STAUFFER While his four decades with one of the city’s most iconic companies (Kroehler Manufacturing Co.) and service on countless local boards (North Central College, Naperville National Bank, Naperville Community Unit School District 203, and the Naperville Park District, among them) easily secure Stauffer’s place in city lore, countless Naperville kids also have him to thank for the key role he played on the committee that helped create Centennial Beach.
From Chet Rybicki’s obituary in the Daily Herald on March 10, 2013: “Chet’s crowning joy was to be part of Naperville’s growth and development—especially during the 1970s and 1980s—helping to build a great place for families to raise children.”
1971–1975
G. KENNETH SMALL Much like several of his immediate predecessors, Small presided over Naperville in an era that was characterized by massive growth. Unlike any other previous mayors, however, he was not raised here. Small came to the city during one of the major events that helped fuel the growth that he would eventually oversee: the arrival of Bell Labs (above, c. 1970), where he was a public relations manager. Thank Small for the city’s original stormwater management program. DECEMBER 2018 71
1975–1983
CHESTER RYBICKI It’s easy to take Naperville’s vibrant downtown for granted these days, but its survival was very much in peril at several points during Rybicki’s two terms in the mayor’s office—the golden age of downtown-killing shopping malls—which is why he went to work with a cross-section of public and private constituencies to help establish the city’s signature Riverwalk.
1983–1991
MARGARET PRICE Price continued a streak of non-native Napervillians in the office, but added one distinction all her own as the city’s first (and, thus far, only) female mayor. Her two terms in the top spot were, however, but one notable stop on a three-decade journey in public service that 72 DECEMBER 2018
“Although Macrane served only one term as mayor, his tenure is particularly remembered by members and supporters of the 1992 Naperville North High School football team, which won the class 6A state title that year. The team returned to the high school gymnasium after midnight and Macrane was waiting for it. He held up a street sign declaring the team’s feat and the crowd roared, said Councilman Richard Furstenau, whose son Ryan played quarterback on the team.
included time as a City Council member, a city plan commissioner, and holding various civic board positions. 1991–1995
SAM MACRANE Despite a term during which he was beset by a variety of health issues (he was sworn in from his bed at Central DuPage Hospital following a heart attack shortly after the election), the Philadelphia native and former businessman nevertheless was as quietly active and engaged as anyone to have held the post before him, overseeing yet another period of explosive growth as the city’s population ballooned from 88,000 to more than 139,000. He also fulfilled two council terms in 1997 and 2001. 1995–2015
GEORGE PRADEL See sidebar at right
‘That just goes to show you the kind of public servant Sam was. He wanted to be where ever it was he needed to be,’ Furstenau said.”
Sam Macrane applauds the results of the Naperville mayoral election in 1991.
2015–present
STEVE CHIRICO Taking over the mantle of city leadership following George Pradel’s retirement after a whopping 20 years in office wasn’t going to be an easy task for any candidate, but as a longtime resident, local business owner, and active community leader—and with a term on the City Council under his belt— Chirico was up to the task, and has made the transition a relatively smooth one.
PHOTOS COURTESY NAPER SETTLEMENT AND BY JON LANGHAM/NAPERVILLE SUN, KARL WOLBRINK
From Sam Macrane’s obituary in the Chicago Tribune on March 31, 2005
suburban metropolis, and Pradel handled more than few hot potatoes during his two decades in office. But sitting behind a desk or presiding over a council meeting was never the part of the job he relished, nor was that the mayor that Naperville residents came to know and love. They knew the guy behind the wheel of the snowplow during an all-hands-ondeck winter storm, or the guy wielding the giant scissors at yet another ceremonial ribbon cutting for a new park or business, or the guy in the tuxedo and top hat waving from a parade float and tossing out candy, or the guy shaking hands and chatting with the kids—at their level—during a summertime session at the innovative Safety Town complex that he championed, and which now bears his name and that of his late wife Pat. That was the Mayor Pradel whose death this past year inspired heavy news coverage throughout the area, several days of huge crowds for his public memorial at the municipal center, and countless tributes from people of all walks of life who had been touched by the enthusiasm, the decency, and the simplicity with which he worked for the city and its residents. While Naperville has evolved well beyond its small-town beginnings, Pradel was long a reminder that behind all of the growth, the city remained what it has always been—a strong and vibrant community.
PRADEL EXHIBIT
THE FACE OF THE CITY
I
t seems almost academic to note that, with his five-term reign that ended in 2015, George Pradel was the longest-tenured mayor in the history of Naperville. After all, for many of the city’s more recent transplants—specifically those who arrived within the past 20 years—Pradel’s place in the community had little to do with numbers. He wasn’t just the mayor, but the smiling face of the city they came to call home. Far from the negative connotations that weigh down the derisive term “career politician” in today’s bare-knuckles civic debates, Pradel’s years of ser-
vice were just that—service to a city for which he never hesitated to profess his love. Continued service, in fact, because Pradel wasn’t some power-hungry opportunist who relished the political perks of the job, but rather a former police officer who was simply looking for any chance he could find to continue singing the praises of the community that he had spent nearly 30 years protecting and getting to know better as “Officer Friendly.” The top job, of course, demanded the kind of tough decisions and heated debates that characterize civic life in a large (and ever-growing)
Naper Settlement is hosting a pop-up exhibit featuring Mayor Pradel at the Municipal Center, honoring the mayor’s lasting impact on Naperville. The exhibit will document his life of service, including his time as Officer Friendly with the police department, as well as his tenure as mayor, featuring artifacts such as memorabilia, photos, and stories from citizens. Visitors will be able share their stories of Mayor Pradel by submitting them in a special mailbox, and the stories will become part of the museum’s permanent collection. For more information, visit napersettlement.com. NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM / NOVEMBER DECEMBER 2018 73
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hree inches of new powder had fallen overnight, and we were driving in our eight-year old Chevy Blazer on an isolated forest road. The kids were quiet, gaping out the windows. The snow-covered boughs of white pine trees resembled outstretched arms, welcoming us into the woods. We had driven from Illinois to Wisconsin to cut down a tree for our first Christmas without Grandma Dunne, who had succumbed to cancer the previous January. There would be no hand-knitted afghans, sweaters, or mittens from Grandma this year. Nor her special sausage stuffing for the holiday turkey. But what Mike, 11, Jackie, 9, and Janet, 5, would miss most were Grandma’s stories about the old days, and the way she spoiled them with a waterfall of unconditional love and affection. Feeling that something else was needed to make this season special, Marianne and I promised our kids an old-fashioned Christmas, with a wood fire, Christmas stockings, and a real tree we would find and cut down ourselves in the national forest. Spying a partial clearing, I shifted into fourwheel drive, pulled off the road, and shut down the engine. The tops of several baby pine trees poked out of the snow, signaling abundance farther in. Mike wanted to lead, and we followed our eldest down a deer trail. The cold wind that assaulted us on the road did not reach inside the forest, where the air was lovely and silent. After descending into a frozen marsh, we hiked to the top of a ridge where a cluster of red pines, hemlocks, and fir trees stood in the sun. Mike approached a seven-foot fir and pulled lightly on a branch, shaking off the snow. “How’s this one, Dad?” Jackie, in her blue snowsuit, circled the tree, holding her chin like an appraiser considering a work of art. Finally, she signaled thumbs up. Little Janet clapped her red mittens together. At its base, the trunk was six inches in diameter, falling quickly to my bow saw. Mike reached his hands through the branches to grip the bottom while Jackie took hold of the top, and they led us back the way we came, their prized balsam fir carried between them.
“Such a sweet pine scent from where it was cut,” said Marianne. “And look at their faces,” I said. Nearing the road, I heard the rumble of another vehicle. As we walked out into the open, I saw a yellow pickup with the Department of Natural Resources emblem on the passenger door, engine idling. The children set the tree down next our Blazer, just as two officers exited their truck. Both wore army green snowmobile suits, their Wisconsin Conservation Warden badges prominent on their caps. I nodded to the officers before asking Marianne to start the truck and get the kids warm inside. “What is it?” I asked the men. “Federal lands are on that side of the road,” the taller warden replied, pointing to the woods opposite of where we hiked. “It appears you took that tree from private property.” It was bad enough that they issued a $75 citation. What was worse, they confiscated our tree. No one spoke on the ride back. The Blazer’s tires squeaked in the dry snow. Back at the rental cabin, after we took off our coats and boots, Marianne explained to the kids how I had made a mistake, and that mistakes happen, even with adults. “But they took our tree,” said Jackie. “We’ll buy another back home,” said Marianne. “Christmas will be the same.” Of course, I knew it couldn’t be. I had let them down. A dark feeling came over me that I couldn’t shake, one that I didn’t know how to fix. That evening, Mike and Jackie played Scrabble in the loft. Marianne read a book next to the wood stove. I went to Janet’s room to tuck her in. After I kissed her good night, she was reluctant to let go; and when I lifted my head, I saw tears in her eyes. “Daddy,” she said, “If Santa Claus doesn’t bring you anything this year, you can have some of my presents.” I smiled and leaned down to embrace her, with a lump in my throat. For now I knew it would be OK. Since what our family needed this Christmas, was not some tree we had to search for, but something more precious that Grandma Dunne had already instilled, and that had been present all along.
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SANTA HOUSE Visit Santa and have a photo taken at his red house on the Naperville Riverwalk. Special theme nights include Special Needs Nights, Pet Night, and Military and First Responders Night. Various days and times through December 23. See website for more details. Free admission. $8/photo, $15/two. Naperville Riverwalk at Jackson Avenue and Webster Street. napervilleparks.org Through December 23
HOLIDAY MAGIC Sing to the animals and enjoy professional ice-carving demonstrations, magic shows, a 41-foot talking tree, and special visits with Santa and Mrs. Claus. The zoo will be lit with more than 1 million twinkling LED lights and select animal habitats will remain open, as will zoo restaurants and gift shops. 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. weekends in December; festivities begin at 4:00 p.m. Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st Street, Brookfield. czs.org
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HOLIDAY REVUE: HOLIDAZED & CONFUSED Chicago’s famed sketch and improv comedy theater comes back to Aurora with another hilarious take on the holidays. Break out the eggnog, throw on your Santa hat, and get ready to laugh all the way through the holidays. If you like the holidays, you’ll love this show. If you hate them, you’ll love it even more. $37. Various times. Copley Theatre, North Island Center, 8 East Galena Boulevard, Aurora. paramountaurora.com
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CHRISTKINDLEMARKET Experience a traditional German outdoor holiday market in the heart of downtown Naperville. Hand-blown glass ornaments, traditional German holiday decor, beer steins, and sweet and savory treats, including Glühwein, will be available for purchase. Free admission. See website for hours. Naper Settlement, 523 South Webster Street. christkindlmarket.com
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JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT The biblical saga of Joseph and his coat of many colors is set to a cornucopia of musical styles, bringing this timely and timeless Old Testament tale to vibrant life. $25–$30. Various times. Theatre at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 South Ellsworth Avenue. brightsidetheatre.com
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CHRISTMAS LIGHT SPECTACULAR This indoor computerized light show includes over 20,000 pixel lights set to music on Bourbon Street. On the weekends Santa’s Workshop will be open for holiday crafts for a small fee. Check website for Santa’s Workshop hours. Free. 4:00 to 9:30 p.m. Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 East Main Street, St. Charles. pheasantrun.com
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SHREK THE MUSICAL An unlikely hero, Shrek is determined to reclaim his precious swamp from exiled fairy-tale misfits with the help of his wisecracking sidekick, Donkey. Together, they find themselves on a life-changing journey to rescue a princess who is locked away in an isolated castle guarded by a fire-breathing, lovesick dragon. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a royal wedding, and an evil curse, and you’ve got the kind of mess only true love’s kiss can fix. $18. Various times. The Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. marriotttheatre.com
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DISNEY’S BEAUTY & THE BEAST Trapped in her provincial life, a young and intelligent beauty risks everything to become the heroine of her own story and break a wicked spell imprisoning a castle of enchanted misfits and a terrifying beast. $60–$75. Various times. Drury Lane Theatre, 100 Drury Lane, Oak Brook. drurylanetheatre.com
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LITTLE FRIENDS HOLIDAY PARADE OF LIGHTS This popular annual holiday parade and tradition is sponsored by Little Friends in partnership with the Downtown Naperville Alliance. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to celebrate the season. Bundle up and enjoy an evening of festivities, brightly lit floats, and musical entertainment. 7:00 p.m. Downtown Naperville. littlefriendsinc.org December 1
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Enjoy a special holiday event at an historic hotel nestled along the Fox River. Enjoy a buffet-style breakfast plus face paintings for the little ones; a professional photograph with Santa is an additional fee. $24/adult, $19/child (ages 3–13). Children under 3 are free. For reservations, call 630.584.2100. 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Hotel Baker, 100 West Main Street, St. Charles. hotelbaker.com December 4 SPECIAL EVENT
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CUP OF CHEER HOUSE WALK, HOLIDAY MARKET, AND TEA The Naperville Garden Club’s annual fundraiser includes a tour of four Naperville homes decorated for the holidays. Shop the market for artisan gifts, and enjoy cookies and tea in a keepsake cup. $40–$55. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. napervillegardenclub.org December 7 & 8 SEASONAL
CHRISTMAS WALK AND HOUSE TOUR Geneva’s annual Holiday House Tour features five architecturally unique homes decorated for the season. Ticket includes descriptions, directions, and a map to the homes. Allow three to four hours for the self-guided driving tour. Also enjoy a traditional tea served at First Congregational Church and a keepsake booklet with holiday entertaining ideas. $35. Tea is served from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Friday and 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Tour hours are Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. First Congregational Church, 327 Hamilton Street, Geneva. genevachamber.com December 7–22 SEASONAL
LET IT BE CHRISTMAS Returning for its 11th year, Let It Be Christmas (The Gospel According to Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, George, and Ringo) is Epic Theatre Company’s original Beatles rock-opera Nativity story told in two acts. Follow Mary and Joseph down “the long and winding road” to Bethlehem as a full band and ensemble uses the timeless music of the Beatles to tell the greatest story of all time. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays in December. $10–$25. Various times. Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane. communitychristian.org December 7
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CANDY CANE PULL One of the most anticipated events of the season during Geneva’s Christmas Walk is Graham’s Candy Cane Pull. Young and old gather to watch as candy makers create candy canes by hand. Graham’s makes candy canes only one
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night a year, and they are given away for free to anyone who comes. 6:00 p.m. Graham’s Fine Chocolate and Ice Cream, 302 South Third Street, Geneva. grahamschocolate.com December 7 SEASONAL
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS Experience the magic of Christmas with dazzling illusions and breathtaking cirque artists, performing to popular holiday music. Show features “America’s Got Talent” Finalists, Duo Transcend. Get into the spirit of the season with this merry treat that’s perfect for the entire family. $43–$148. 8:00 p.m. Rialto Square Theatre, 102 North Chicago Street, Joliet. rialtosquare.com December 8 SEASONAL
BRUNCH WITH THE GRINCH Feast on a Grinch-themed buffet along with a viewing of “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” The Grinch himself will make an appearance. Reservations required. $38/adult (11 and up), $33/ child (ages 4–10); $5/child (3 and under). Seatings at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Red Oak Room at Cantigny Golf, 27W270 Mack Road, Wheaton. cantigny.org
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CANDY CANE HUNT Children hunt for candy canes by age group, and prizes will be given to those who find the special candy canes. Santa will stop by with other treats. Bring your own basket. Preregistration is suggested. $5/resident, $8/non-resident. 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Community Park Bandshell, 1825 Short Street, Lisle. lisleparkdistrict.org December 15 MUSIC
HOLIDAYS A CAPPELLA Celebrate the holiday season a cappella style, as singers perform a collection of familiar and new music, from traditional carols and Renaissance works, to popular holiday favorites and contemporary favorites. $20–$43. 8:00 p.m. Wentz Concert Hall, 171 East Chicago Avenue. chicagoacappella.org December 15 MUSIC
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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA Enjoy an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet and a walk around the zoo to see the animals. Photo opportunities with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and animal costumed characters add to the festivities. Reservations required. $29.95/ adult, $21.95/child (ages 3–11). 9:00 a.m. Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st Street, Brookfield. czs.org
adult, $15/child (18 and under). 7:00 p.m. Fermilab Ramsey Auditorium, Pine Street, Batavia. events.fnal.gov December 8–9 SEASONAL
CHRISTMAS LEGO TRAIN SHOW Northern Illinois LEGO Train Club’s largest and most popular annual event returns to Cantigny this year. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots. Free with $5 parking. Bring a new unwrapped toy for the Marines Toys for Tots and receive free parking. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cantigny, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. cantigny.org December 8–9 SEASONAL
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A VERY ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS Audiences of all ages will treasure this magical tale of family, friendship, and hope, set to timeless holiday hits. Lightwire Theatre creates magical, multidimensional neon puppetry-based characters with light, wire, and creative artistry. Featured as semifinalists on “America’s Got Talent,” and winners of Tru TV’s “FAKE OFF,” the group combines theater and technology to bring stories to life in complete darkness. $29/ 82 DECEMBER 2018 / NAPERVILLEMAGAZINE.COM
CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM HOUSE TOUR Learn the history of popular traditions, take a photo with Santa in his sleigh, sing carols around the warming fire, enjoy cookies and hot apple cider, and go on a horse-drawn sleigh ride (weather permitting). All ages; under 18 with an adult for sleigh ride. Free admission. Sleigh rides: $5/person (ages 5 and up); children under 5 are free. Kline Creek Farm, 1N600 County Farm Road, West Chicago. dupageforest.org
DENNIS DEYOUNG In 1977, Styx made history with the release of its album The Grand Illusion and the hit single “Come Sail Away.” Founding member Dennis DeYoung and his band celebrate that history by performing the album in its entirety, plus other top 10 Styx hits “Lady,” “Babe,” “Too Much Time on My Hands,” “The Best of Times,” and many more songs. $65–$85. 8:00 p.m. Pfeiffer Hall, 310 East Benton Avenue. finearts. northcentralcollege.edu December 16 SEASONAL
BRUNCH WITH SANTA Treat your little ones to a brunch they won’t forget, as Santa takes a trip from the North Pole to visit Cantigny. Enjoy a fantastic brunch spread while enjoying a face painter, balloon artists, and—of course—getting a family picture with the big man himself. Reservations required. $38/adult (11 and up); $33/ child (ages 4–10); $5/child (3 and under). Seatings at 10:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Le Jardin, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton. cantigny.org December 28–30 FAMILY
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around a campfire and visit with Santa and his reindeer. Holiday snacks, hot cocoa, beer, and wine will be available for sale. 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Downers Grove Museum, 831 Maple Avenue, Downers Grove. dgparks.org
wide variety of interactive activities for everyone. Activities include live stage shows, trackless train rides, a petting zoo, giant Lite-Brite game, miniature golf, and raffles and giveaways. 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. $10–$35. Pheasant Run Resort, Mega Center and Ballroom, 4051 East Main Street, St. Charles. pheasantrun.com
ence resumes with the Lovettes’ homage to female artists. Then “The Rat Pack Is Back,” backed by a 15-piece big band, will bring Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., and Dean Martin to ring in 2019. $235–$400. The Hilton Chicago/ Oak Brook Hills Resort and Conference Center, 3500 Midwest Road, Oak Brook. oakbrookhillsresort.com
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DANCE INTO THE NEW YEAR Can’t stay awake until midnight? Join the library for a rockin’ New Year’s countdown to noon. Dance to favorite party tunes and make a craft. 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Free. All Naperville branch libraries. naperville-lib.org December 31
NEW YEAR’S EVE CELEBRATION Celebrate 2018 one last time with a four-course dinner at Lucille, including a Champagne toast, and dancing with a live band until 1:00 a.m. Seatings at 3:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., and 9:00 p.m. Prices start at $45/person. Drury Lane, 100 Drury Lane, Oak Brook Terrace. drurylane.com
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TIMELESS 2018 This two-night even begins on the “eve of eve” with American English performing the “Complete Beatles Tribute Show.” On New Year’s Eve, the experi-
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ZOO YEAR’S EVE Brookfield Zoo invites families and friends to ring in 2019 at the annual Zoo Year’s Eve celebration. Zoogoers can delight in Chicago’s longest-running lights festival, as well as a packed schedule of live entertainment and holiday-themed activities and attractions. A live DJ sets the party tone in the Holly Jolly Theater, with music, fun games, party favors, prizes, and more. Families with younger children can head to Hamill Family Play Zoo, where kids can make noisemakers while enjoying an early, kid-friendly New Year’s countdown at 8:00 p.m. This area is perfect for families with children ages 6 and under. Free with membership or paid zoo admission. Brookfield Zoo, 8400 31st Street, Brookfield. czs.org
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RINGIN’ IN THE NEW YEAR! Celebrate a family-friendly New Year’s Eve at 6:00 p.m. and midnight. Enjoy the final day of 2018 shopping, dining, and celebrating downtown, leading up to a 6:00 p.m. countdown (and also a second midnight countdown) to ring in the New Year at the base of the Millennium Carillon at Rotary Hill. Carillon at Rotary Hill, 443 Aurora Avenue. downtownnaperville.com January 1 FITNESS
COMMITMENT DAY 5K This family-friendly event is a fun, healthy way to celebrate the New Year. Ticket includes a T-shirt, race bib, and brunch social after the run. Bring the whole family to walk, jog, stroll, or run, and kids will earn their very own 5K medals. Registration is free for kids under 12 attending with a paid adult. $25/adult (13 and over); free (12 and under). Life Time Fitness, 1220 Lakeview Drive, Romeoville. commitmentday.com January 1 SEASONAL
NEW YEAR’S DAY BRUNCH Enjoy an omelet station prepared to order with smoked ham, crisp bacon bits, smoked salmon, and a variety of vegetables. Don’t miss the carving station, and other breakfast favorites, including Pheasant Run’s signature red velvet waffles. $25/adult, $15/child (ages 5–12); children under 5 are free. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 East Main Street, St. Charles. pheasantrun.com
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ELIZABETH STENHOLT The Des Plaines native steps into Dorothy’s ruby slippers for The Wizard of Oz at the Paramount By Mark Loehrke THE ROLE OF A LIFETIME It’s truly an honor, and I don’t say that lightly. I was obsessed with Dorothy throughout my childhood—I saw The Wizard of Oz for the first time before I could talk, and I went as Dorothy multiple times in a row for Halloween (my mom made my costume). I think The Wizard of Oz played a huge part it my desire to perform as I grew up, so it’s amazing that I might inspire other kids out there, just as I was inspired by Dorothy as a young girl. TACKLING AN ICONIC CHARACTER While you have to treat the movie and the character with respect, you also have to make it your own. Because bringing myself into a role is a huge part of what makes the experience magical and personal for both me and the audience. A CANINE COSTAR I grew up with my dog Buddy, who I forced to be Toto during Halloween, so I’m prepared. This is my first time working with an animal onstage, and while there are a lot of rules to follow, it adds such an exciting layer to the experience. Through January 6 at Paramount Theatre 23 East Galena, Aurora
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Naperville | One-of-a-kind luxury brownstone w/superb upgrades & theater. Centrally located.
Naperville | In-demand 5th Fl Condo on Riverwalk. Custom upgrades. HW Flrs. Heated parking! Downtown Naperville $599,900
Naperville | Pristine home w/ open floorplan in age-restricted active adult community. Move-in
Downtown Naperville $1,249,000
Downers Grove | Elegant 2-ST Georgian on wooded lot. 4BR/4BA w/huge Bonus Rm. Family Rm w/ FP. Hillcrest $689,000
Naperville | Executive 2-St foyer. Kit w/new SS appls. Family w/FP. Large MSTR. 3-car garage.
Downers Grove | Well kept & recently updated. Spacious family room w/gorgeous FP. Finished LL.
Plainfield | Stunning home in club house community. Open Floorplan. Lux. MSTR Suite. Full LL. Grande Park $335,900
Bolingbrook | Meticulous 4BR/2.5BA, one owner model home. Prof Landscaping, Sunroom & Deck. St. Andrews Woods $329,900
Harmony Grove
$424,900
Plainfield | 5 BR/3.5BA, move-in ready. 9’ ceilings (main level). MSTR STE. Fin. Lower Level.
Liberty Grove
$390,900
Prentiss Creek
Naperville | Beautiful large 3BR/3BA end unit condo w/loft & fin lower level. Top location!
$320,000
$317,625
Baileywood
Carillon Club
$499,500
Oswego | Gorgeous 2BR/2.1BA w/loft end unit townhome. Great community amenities!
Churchill Club
$209,900
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