Vacation Mode: Local readers out and about on spring break

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The Barnish Family in sunny Florida

The Miles family at Universal Studios

Maddie Wilmoth and Maelee Jeffers on their spring staycation

Grant Schroder, Jack Reichert, Max Knutson, Weston Waughop in Siesta Key, Florida

Bella and Reilly Renchin in Lugano, Switzerland

The Werner family in Oahu, Hawaii

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Ahmed will graduate from HCHS this spring and hopes to study law.

Model Student

By Anna Hughes | February 23, 2026
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Rustic Elegance

By Maureen Callahan | February 23, 2026
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Music and Mentorship

By Anna Hughes | February 23, 2026
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In Harmony

By Anna Hughes | February 23, 2026
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Renovations Worth Every Dollar

By DuPage Magazine Staff | February 23, 2026
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Home Organizing Trends

By DuPage Magazine Staff | February 23, 2026
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Built for the Times

By DuPage Magazine Staff | February 23, 2026
Candid photo of the original creator of the technique used explaining the process and showing on his phone

Laying the Foundation

By Anna Hughes | February 23, 2026
Fair captured the atmosphere and key moments at the Rotary GroveFest in Downers Grove this past summer.

Behind the Lens

By Larry Atseff | February 23, 2026
Clarendon Hills Chapter of the Infant Welfare Society (CHIW) is composed of 50 volunteers who are dedicated to fundraising and supporting the Angel Harvey Family Health Center in Chicago. <br><i>Photos courtesy of the CHIW Light Up the Night Masquerade Ball in 2025</i>

A Gala for Giving

By Anna Hughes | February 23, 2026
Sunday Funday players run a play in flag football last fall

Just Having Fun

By Jeff Vorva | February 23, 2026
Winners of Chef Showdown 2025: Garry Smith, General Manager, VAI’s Naperville; Karen Wells, Participant Sous Chef, Make-A-Wish Foundation; Kyle Koller, Participant Head Chef, Entourage Naperville; Dustin Wilson, Participant Sous Chef, Wellness House; and Sandy Georganas, Guest and Partner, VAI’s and Entourage Hospitality Group

Chef Showdown

By DuPage Magazine Staff | February 23, 2026