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Blackwell beauty Warrenville’s nature sanctuary

ILLINOIS EXPLORER Spotlight on lesser-known state parks page 16

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THE OUTDOORS 7 SUMMER BUCKET LIST Twenty-five ways to enjoy the outdoors in DuPage County 10 BLACKWELL BEAUTY Warrenville forest preserve a playground for nature-lovers

HEALTH & WELLNESS 12 GETTING SMART ABOUT PHONE USE How to help your children prevent ‘text neck’ 14 SAFETY FIRST Five dangers that parents with young children need to know

DINING & ENTERTAINING 15 AL FRESCO OUTINGS Seven outdoor patios to savor the sounds (and tastes!) of summer

TRAVEL 16 ILLINOIS EXPLORER Lesser-known state parks to visit for outdoor adventures

OUT & ABOUT 22 BEAUTIFYING BROADWAY Behind the scenes at Paramont Theatre with Clarendon Hills native Katie Cordts 24 ARTIST SHOWCASE Featuring Lombard native Lynn Garwood 26 CALENDAR See what’s happening in DuPage County this month!

16 ILLINOIS EXPLORER Lesser-known state parks to visit for outdoor adventures

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Editor's Note Nature soothes the soul.

It smooths out the rough edges of the human condition, quieting our inner unrest and paltry desires. It reminds us of the delicate and miraculous balance of life. Its wild, beautiful grandeur shows us the meaning of grace and mystery in a physical, tangible form.

about conservation of land versus commercial exploitation of natural resources, but I do want to use this column to say that it’s important that we pay attention. Now more than ever. As citizens, it’s our duty to stay informed.

Outside magazine and National Geographic are in the trenches on this topic, closely monitoring the cuts to protections and EPA standards – some of which will affect the very air we breathe and the water we drink. Those two media outlets are a great place to start to learn more.

But, lately, it has been difficult to think about the great outdoors, our national parks and monuments, the countless other living creatures that share our home – the rugged America we all know, love and deeply cherish – No matter what end of the political spectrum without fearing for the future of our public lands our allegiances lie, we don’t all have to agree and what could become of some of our wide on every single detail, every facet, every policy open spaces. bestowed upon us by our chosen political In case you didn’t already know, since party. Somehow, we have an easier time December, two million acres in Utah alone cherry-picking religious dogma than we do have already been stripped of their national party-affiliated political issues, but we have monument status and opened up to mining to remember that we are ALL Americans, and and drilling. Worth noting – this is the largest our land, and air, and water are in need of our reduction of land monuments in history. This is protection. If not for ourselves, then for future just one of the many regulation rollbacks and generations. revoking of protections that have been made at As always, thank you for reading! the detriment of the environment and our public spaces since last year.

Since the June edition is the outdoors issue, I wanted to use what little bit of confined empty space I have in this magazine, to briefly write about something that affects us all, though seems to be flying under the radar.

I’m not going to break into a political discussion

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Considered one of DuPage County’s most popular forest preserves, Blackwell has been repeatedly voted among the best in the western suburbs. The 1,366-acre Warrenville preserve offers camping, fishing, kayaking and canoeing, archery and trails for hiking and biking. Find out more about the forest preserve, on page 10.

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SUMMER BUCKET LIST

25 ways to enjoy the outdoors in DuPage County

By AIMEE BARROWS

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The time of year we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived!

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After being cooped up during the long winter, it’s time to get outside and spend some quality time making memories with the family.

DuPage County has so many fun and exciting things to do in warmer weather, so we’ve created a “summer bucket list” of 25 experiences, events and activities fit for families, friends and individuals.

Get those calendars ready; it’s time to plan for an action-packed, funfilled summer!

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1. Explore the many lilacs and tulips (and brews, too!) in Lombard’s Lilacia Park.

Take a leisurely stroll through this 8.5acre horticultural showcase, which also hosts the annual Lombard Ale Fest from 1 to 5 p.m. June 9. More than 40 craft breweries from across the country will be sampling a variety of beer styles.

The public park is located at 150 S. Park Ave.

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2. Movies in the Park. Several DuPage County towns are featuring family-friendly movies in the park, including select Friday nights at Cantigny in Wheaton at 8:30 p.m., select Wednesday nights in Glen Ellyn’s Lake Ellyn Park at 8:30 p.m. and, on select nights, at Elmhurst’s Wilder Park.

The Naperville Park District also has its “Night at the Movies” series.

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3. Race across a lake in a Cardboard Boat. The Lake Ellyn Cardboard Regatta is celebrating its 25th year! Participants will race their handmade boats across the lake as fast as they can, and awards are presented in several categories. The race is at noon June 30 at Lake Ellyn Park.

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in Oak Brook, will present “Shrew’D,” a musical based on “Taming of the Shrew.” The show, which begins at 8:15 p.m., opens July 14 and runs through Aug. 19. Gates open at 6:45 p.m., so bring your blankets and a picnic dinner.

Visit www.firstfolio.org for ticket information.

6. Purchase Fresh, LocallyGrown Produce at the Farmers Market. Naperville’s 95th Street Farmers Market is Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m.; Elmhurst hosts its farmers market on Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the intersection of York and Vallette; Wheaton’s French Market is Saturdays at 8 a.m. at E. Liberty Drive and S. Cross Street; and Glen Ellyn’s French Market is Sundays from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Main Street train station south parking lot.

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7. Sip Craft Brews at Morton Arboretum. The Craft Beer Fest is from 1 to 5 p.m. June 23.

The fifth annual event will feature 45 breweries from across the country and live music.

8. Marvel at a Waterfall. Hike or bike on 11 miles of trails through 4. Bike Ride through Waterfall Glen Forest Preserve in Darien Morton Arboretum in Lisle. while enjoying 740 native plant species.

The Bikes, Branches and Bites ride is at The 2,500-square-foot park, which is 4:30 p.m. July 7. Explore tree collections known for its beautiful waterfall, rocky on miles of vehicle-free paved roads glen and bluff overlook, is thought to and enjoy food from food trucks. be one of the most majestic natural Tickets cost $5 for non-members. spaces in Northern Illinois. The park 5. See a Live Musical at the also offers fishing, horseback riding trails and a model airplane field.

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9. Millennium Carillon Summer Recital Series.

Enjoy free concerts on Tuesday evenings from June 5 through Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. from carillonneurs from around the world. The carillon is in Naperville’s iconic Moser Tower, located along the Riverwalk.

10. Enjoy a Free Concert in a Park. Many cities in DuPage County have free weekly concert series. Check out the Elmhurst Summer Concert Band at Wilder Park on July 17, or one of Naperville’s many neighborhood parks on Sunday evenings. Visit Bolingbrook’s Promenade on Thursday nights for a new performance each week as part of the Sunset Concert Series, and don’t miss Addison’s Rock ‘N Wheels concerts at the Addison Village Green.

The Downers Grove Park District presents free concerts on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. through Aug. 21 at Veterans Memorial Pavilion at Fishel Park.

11. Sleep Under the Stars.

Blackwell Forest Preserve in Warrenville has campsites suitable for tents, trailers or motor homes available at $20 a night for DuPage County residents. Rent a canoe or kayak to explore Silver Lake in one of the county’s most popular natural spaces. The forest preserve also has archery, picnic shelters, fishing and an off-leash dog area. (Read the “Blackwell Beauty” story on page 10, for more information.)

miles of brick paths. The classic urban park also has sculptures and artwork scattered throughout.

14. The 32nd annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games in Itasca.

Don’t know what haggis is? Well, find out as you participate in the haggis-eating contest while enjoying Highland dancing, bagpipes, whisky tasting, the dogs of Scotland and much more. Of course, there are the Highland games where contestants in kilts throw very heavy objects, too. The festival is June 15 and 16. For tickets and more information, go to www.scottishfestivalchicago.com.

15. June Jazz at Elmhurst College. The 23rd annual concert on the Elmhurst College Mall by the school’s renowned jazz band will feature famed guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and pack a picnic for this popular summer celebration. The event is at 6:30 p.m. June 16.

and end the night by observing the moon through a telescope from 7:30 to 9 p.m. June 30 in Lyman Woods, Downers Grove. The cost is $18 per family.

20. Sample Wine at the Zoo. Wheaton’s Cosley Zoo hosts “Cosley Zoo Uncorked,” a wine tasting from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 26. You’ll enjoy more than 60 wines and live entertainment while mingling with the zoo animals. Tickets are $40 a person or $75 a couple. Adults-only.

21. Shakespeare in the Park. Professional and student actors from Wheaton College Arena Theater will present a free performance of one of The Bard’s popular plays at 7 p.m. Aug. 24 and 25 in Memorial Park, 208 W. Union Ave., Wheaton.

22. Elmhurst Cycling Classic. On July 27, watch hundreds of professional and amateur cyclists race through Elmhurst, or join in on the 1.2-mile course during 16. Check out an Oldthe Family Fun Ride at 6:20 p.m., Fashioned Baseball Game. immediately preceding the men’s and Naper Settlement’s Hometown Picnic women’s races. The course starts and is June 10 from 1 to 4 p.m. Go back in finishes at Wilder Mansion, where time for the afternoon, which features racers and spectators can enjoy a beer a touch-a-truck event, contests, family and wine tent from 3 to 10 p.m. games and classic baseball, as the 23. Renew Your Spirit in Chicago Salmon take on the Lemont Nature. Spend the afternoon Quarrymen. Tickets are free with relaxing and getting in touch with museum admission. nature at the “Rx for Nature Festival”

17. ‘Wine and Finds’ in Downtown Glen Ellyn. Grab your girlfriends for a fabulous ladies’ 12. Go Fly a Kite. The 12th annual night out as you browse downtown Frontier Kite Fly Festival is from 10 shops while sampling wines and small a.m. to 4 p.m. June 3 at the Frontier plates at each business. The sixth Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade annual event is from 5 to 8 p.m. June 14.

Dr., Naperville. Bring the whole family for a day of gigantic kites, professional 18. Pitbull, Melissa Etheridge, Jake Owen and demonstrations, a family kite-flying Steven Tyler. Some of the area, kids’ activities, live music and hottest national artists are coming to more.

Naperville’s Ribfest this summer. The 13. Take a Paddleboat summer staple runs from noon to 10 Ride. The Paddleboat Quarry is p.m. July 4 through July 7 in Knoch located along Naperville’s Riverwalk Park. Try some of the best barbecue Park. Tickets are $10 for a 20-minute ribs, pulled pork and barbecue chicken ride for up to four people, and $12 in the country. Check out www.ribfest. for a 40-minute ride for up to four net for a complete lineup of vendors. people, and can be purchased at the Paddleboat Quarry Hut. After your ride, 19. Full Moon Campfire stroll around the park, which has 1.75 Hike – Strawberry Moon.

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at Knock Knolls Nature Center in Naperville. Explore outdoor activities, or try yoga, meditation or Zumba in the woods as this free event, which is open to all ages. The event will take place noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 12.

24. Wheaton Brew Fest.

“Cheers to 8 Years” is the theme of this popular event, which brings unique beer and live entertainment to Wheaton’s Memorial Park from noon to 4 p.m. Aug. 4.

25. Wrap-up Summertime at Elmhurst’s ‘Park Palooza.’ Say “goodbye” to summer with food trucks, a beer and wine garden, kids’ activities and performances by Red Woody and The Music Dudes from 5 to 10 p.m. Aug. 25 at Berens Park. mysuburbanlife.com/magazine

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Warrenville forest preserve a playground for nature-lovers

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Blackwell Forest Preserve officially counts its headquarters in Warrenville, but the sprawling area also expands into other neighboring communities.

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• BOATING – Bring your own or rent a vessel on site.

Considered one of DuPage County’s most popular forest preserves, it has been repeatedly voted among the best in the western suburbs, according to the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s website.

“We do have an extensive fleet of kayaks, as well as canoes and rowboats,” Johnson says.

Explore the area’s diverse waters via kayak or canoe. Silver Lake offers The offerings at the 1,366-acre preserve similarly spread the wealth, both shallow and deep pockets, and catering to families, friends, couples and solo adventurers. boaters also can access the West “Blackwell is kind of one-stop shopping, so that you do have large, natural Branch DuPage River through the areas all the way down to the areas that are more recreation-based and a canoe launch on Mack Road. Visit www.dupageforest.org to check real variety,” says Jay Johnson, manager of site operations for the Forest permit requirements.

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Itching to get outdoors this summer? Chances are, Blackwell has an activity to satisfy your palate.

Here’s a look at some of the various options Blackwell has to offer: • ARCHERY – Are you just a newbie to this bow-and-arrow sport? No need to quiver. Beginner, advanced and interactive ranges await all archers, as do bow racks and well-manicured limestone shooting lines. A permit is not required, but participants must bring their own equipment.

• BIKING, RUNNING AND WALKING TRAILS – Exercise with the accompaniment of some beautiful scenery along Blackwell’s trails.

“Sometimes, you get in those spots and feel like you’re many miles away and don’t realize quite where you’re at,” Johnson says. “So, that’s a good feeling.”

• PICNICKING – Dozens of picnic tables and large grassy areas for picnicking abound within Blackwell. Ground fires are not allowed, but grills are welcome. For bigger groups or parties, the Hawthorn Grove picnic pavilion can hold up to 300 people, or four smaller picnic shelters can hold 100 people. Some are fit with grills and electricity.

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• CAMPING – Johnson compares the family campground experience quite favorably with that found at many national parks.

“We have over 60 sites, but each of the sites themselves are a bit unique in that there are different shapes or different topography within each,” he says. “[It’s] not just a mowed field with a couple of picnic tables and fire rings. It has some natural features to it and makes it quite unusual and very nice.”

The grounds can accommodate tents, trailers or motor homes. Each site is equipped with electricity, shower facilities and a gravel-parking pad.

Blackwell further offers 12 youth camping areas designated for Scouts and organized youth group outings. Each has a picnic table and fire ring and can hold 25 campers.

• FISHING – Fish for bluegill, catfish, largemouth bass, northern pike, rainbow trout and walleye in Silver Lake, White Pine Pond and Sand Pond within Blackwell’s borders. Valid Illinois fishing licenses are required for those ages 16 and older who do not have a legal disability. Maps and

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• OFF-LEASH DOG AREA – Obtain a permit and you’re welcome to allow your dog to roam free in the preserve’s fenced-in dog area. Pooches must be leashed, however, when walking on all other trails within Blackwell.

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Does your child have ‘text neck’?

C hildren are spending long periods of time looking down at their phones, tablets and laptops. Looking at these devices pulls the head forward, slouching the upper back and shoulders, which causes strain on the neck.

Muscle spasms, chronic shoulder tightness, headaches and even neurological numbness and tingling that radiate into the arms and hands are common symptoms.

such as suggesting to go outside and take a walk, garden, play with friends or family members, or walk the dog.

• HAVE GOOD POSTURE. Sitting up straight with your shoulders and head back requires strong core muscles. Most people do not use these muscles enough throughout the day to keep them strong, so specific exercises are necessary to strengthen the abdominals and upper back muscles.

“Text neck” can lead to serious lifelong problems, such as severe postural changes, herniated discs and early-onset arthritis, but it is easily preventable.

• CARE FOR YOUR NECK. Stretching and strengthening the muscles of the neck can help avoid stiffness and pain. To stretch the upper trapezius, lean your head to one side, trying to touch Here are some ways to prevent “text neck”: your ear to shoulder and hold 30 seconds. Repeat it on the other side. Chin tucks can help strengthen the deep neck flexors that • HOLD YOUR PHONE AT EYE LEVEL. Leaning your head forward weaken with a forward head posture. Try lying on your back, tuck just 30 degrees puts roughly 40 pounds of force on your neck. your chin back (give yourself a double chin) and hold 10 seconds.

Over time, this can cause excessive strain to the neck muscles The progression of these exercise should be safely taught under the and pressure on the small joints of the cervical spine, leading to neurological symptoms and pain. All screens should be high enough guidance of a physical therapist. that your eyes meet the middle of the screen.

Smartphones are not going away, but we can be smarter about how we use them. Teach your kids how to look at their phone • TAKE REST BREAKS. Kids are not moving enough. I tell my with a neutral spine and avoid spending long hours on their patients to set an alarm, put the device away and get up every 30 minutes. In a world where there is an app for everything, we need to devices. If you are concerned about their neck posture, or they are be encouraging our children to get up and move. Recommendations already having symptoms, schedule an evaluation with a physical therapist. Some physical therapy clinics, such as TheraCORE, offer made by the American Academy of Pediatrics state that children complimentary injury screenings where a physical therapist can should have no more than two hours or less of sedentary screen assess your child’s posture and make recommendations to prevent time daily. Limit screen time for children by taking simple steps, long-term damage.

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SAFETY FIRST! Five dangers parents with young children need to know

June is National Safety Month, and to ensure safety this and every month there are five dangers all parents with young children need to know.

1. Practice infant sleep safety.

Having a newborn is an exciting, but often nervewracking time. As a parent or caregiver, you want to do everything possible to keep your little one safe. Knowing the common dangers and how to

address them can help put you at ease. According to injuryfacts.nsc.org, the leading cause of death for children under the age of 1 is suffocation, often taking place during the sleeping hours. So, it’s important to always place your baby on his or her back to sleep, on a firm mattress with no loose items in the crib.

safe in the event of a crash. New parents should spend plenty of time learning how to properly install and use a car seat in their vehicle. If you can move the car seat an inch in any direction, it is too loose. Children should sit in a rear-facing car seat at least through age 2, and match the seat type to your child’s height and weight.

2. Child safety in cars. Young children need special protection in the car to keep them

3. Play it safe in and around water.

Whether it is a toilet, bath time or if you have water out in buckets for cleaning., there are many ways children can be exposed to water in the home. It is extremely important to know how to respond in a drowning emergency as seconds really do matter. Be prepared by knowing infant and child CPR. You can find the steps on the National Safety Council website at nsc.org/ SaveaLife and, you should consider.

4. Fire risks. Each year, thousands of young children are treated in the emergency room for burns and scalds. While some injuries result from the child touching something they shouldn’t, other injuries come from the parent failing to check the temperature of something before giving it to their child. The more you teach your child how to safely behave around fire, flames and hot objects, the safer he or she will be.

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5. Choking risks. Choking is a leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 4 and younger, according to injuryfacts.nsc.org, and the home is filled with potential choking hazards.

Be sure to provide your child with age-appropriate toys, and make sure there are not small pieces that could be removed or broken off, as they could pose choking risks. Cut up your child’s food into tiny pieces, don’t give children candy or other foods that are difficult to swallow and be familiar with CPR.

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Al fresco outings Seven outdoor patios to savor the sounds (and tastes!) of summer

By JONATHAN BILYK

As summer’s daytime hours reach their annual zenith, summer nights beckon, promising a welcome respite from the glare, heat, haze and sweat that are unavoidable earlier in the day.

features a blend of cover bands playing nearly every Friday and Saturday night from 7 to 10 p.m. on the resort’s Prairie River Fire Pit and Patio. In addition to the sounds of summer, the patio offers what the resort calls “remarkable views” of the Eaglewood While nighttime recreational options may be myriad golf course, a full-service bar and an assortment of in an all-too-brief Chicago-area summer, there are “made-from-scratch” food choices, including a menu many choices to match the sheer sensory soaking for children. The summer entertainment schedule that comes with an evening spent sharing an evening offers bands playing today’s Top 40 hits, as well as meal or cocktail on a patio or rooftop, under the stars, yesterday’s favorites, stretching back eight decades. or perhaps beneath some strings of soft, white lights, To know who’s playing when, check out the schedule with actual musicians providing the soundtrack to the posted at www.eaglewoodresort.com/summer. night’s festivities.

• CHURCH STREET BREWING And in western suburbs, denizens are blessed with an 1480 INDUSTRIAL DR. C | ITASCA abundance of outstanding options to partake in the Some evenings can call for a full dinner menu. ritual of summer.

Other summer nights may call for a little more Together, with some recommendations from our room to spread out, with a cold craft beer. Church friends at the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau, Street Brewing has that covered. Out behind its Suburban Life Magazine has assembled a list of seven tap room, the craft brewery’s outdoor patio offers standout locations for you to consider visiting for patrons a choice between a traditional paved patio outdoor patio dining with live music. and the adjacent grassy expanse. Whether your choice is to park it on a picnic table or spread out • IVY a blanket on the grass, Church Street lets patrons 120 N. HALE ST. | WHEATON determine the speed. While the brewery doesn’t When the sun heads toward the horizon, Ivy offers a serve food of its own, food trucks will often frequent great first stop for the evening. Diners can sit under the joint, particularly on weekends. Or, patrons are an umbrella on the restaurant’s paved patio, which welcome to bring in their own food. Games of bags is surrounded by walls covered in – what else? – ivy. have been known to break out in the grass. But Lanterns add to the ambience, and as one of the live entertainment is also on tap throughout the larger outdoor seating areas in the area, offering season, as the brewery welcomes an assortment tables for as many as 90 patrons, it also can fit of independent artists each Friday and Saturday, musicians. The patio serves as a stage for “different for as long as the weather allows. The schedule for artists from all over the Midwest,” co-owner Dick O’Gorman says. “It’s mainly oldies we prefer here, but upcoming weeks is onwww.churchstreetbrew.com. there will be some jazz, too, on Tuesday.” Live music • FIAMME can be expected Wednesdays and Fridays – and 19 N. WASHINGTON | NAPERVILLE select Tuesdays – (weather permitting) until well into the fall season. Check the restaurant’s Facebook page Since opening in 2012, Fiamme – Italian for “flames” – has earned a following for its Naples-style pizza to keep up with its entertainment schedule. and other Italian dishes. But the pizzeria and eatery • EAGLEWOOD RESORT AND SPA situated on the north end of Naperville’s downtown 1401 NORDIC ROAD | ITASCA also has warmed the hearts of summer-loving When a guy with a guitar or a small ensemble just patrons, thanks to its intimate outdoor eating space, isn’t enough, Eaglewood Resort and Spa serves up fit with shaded umbrellas. For as long as the weather its Sounds of Summer Concert Series. The series holds up, the restaurant will offer live music every mysuburbanlife.com/magazine

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Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. While the acts will usually feature a soloist or duet, often with an acoustic guitar, patrons can find the music lineup for the summer each month on the restaurant’s Facebook page. While reservations are accepted for the restaurant’s interior, the patio is first-come, first-serve – meaning patrons seeking seats on the patio may be advised to arrive early on nights with music, as the patio seats slightly fewer than 40 diners.

• ROBERTO’S RISTORANTE 48 SPRING ROAD | ELMHURST Roberto’s cuisine has long cooked up a niche in the neighborhood in Elmhurst. And its location on the Prairie Path lands this Elmhurst restaurant a spot on our recommendations for outdoor patio experiences this summer. Along with its heaping helpings of pizza, pasta and other traditional Italian favorites, the patio serves up easy access to and views of the path, and live music entertainment on weekends.

• OLD TOWN POUR HOUSE 1703 FREEDOM DRIVE | NAPERVILLE Some evenings are just too nice to spend inside, even if the entertainment you seek is in the form of a ballgame on a big-screen TV. Old Town Pour House in Naperville has you covered. The patio centers on a large, artificial fireplace, with four TVs mounted on all sides. With two additional TVs outside, the patio, with seating for 120, offers a way to spend the evening rooting for your favorite team. The restaurant has 90 craft beers on draft and a full dinner menu.

• MESÓN SABIKA 1025 AURORA AVE. | NAPERVILLE Mesón Sabika has earned a spot on OpenTable’s list of best brunch choices in the region. But that’s not why they’re on this list. They also don’t offer live music entertainment. But, sometimes, you just need a quiet evening, with great food, seated in a lush garden setting on a sprawling historic mansion estate. And, if that’s your wish, Mesón Sabika, with its assortment of Spanish-themed Tapas, just may be able to fulfill that wish.

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ILLINOIS EXPLORER Lesser-known state parks for outdoor adventures

By ALLISON HORNE

Illinois has so much more to offer than just the city of Chicago.

Whether it’s extensive forests and bluffs in the south, an abundance of lakes in the north, or sweeping views of the Illinois and Ohio rivers to the west, Illinois has so many special places just waiting to be explored.

“Illinois just has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor opportunities,” says Ed Cross, director of communications for the Illinois

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Department of Natural Resources.

“Whether it be seeing nature through animals, diverse plant life or just through our parks, it has a lot to offer for anybody.”

America’s national parks may get a lot of the attention, but with more than 398 state parks (not including historical sites), there’s plenty of close-to-home places to see in Illinois, too; it’s just a matter of stepping outside and making the trip.

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GIANT CITY Giant sandstone bluffs dwarf hikers as they explore the six-plus trails – including the 12mile Red Cedar Hiking Trail – while enjoying more than 75 varieties of trees.

“When you go to southern Illinois, you get more hills and more cuts into the rock that provide a different feel to the land,” Cross says. “It’s not flat where you can see for miles and miles. It really has a lot of depth.”

Waterfalls, fishing, hunting and an archery range also are available on the grounds, while for horseback-ridging enthusiasts, there is an equestrian campground located along the Red Cedar Trail. Other campgrounds, 85 Class A and 14 Class B sites, also can be rented daily.

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Ferne Clyffe Photo provided by Illinois Department of Natural Resources

FERNE CLYFFE For more than 100 years, Ferne Clyffe State Park has been one of the most popular spots to visit in Illinois – especially when it comes to unique scenery.

Located on 2,430 acres in the Shawnee Hills, its greenery and formations draw 200,000 naturelovers each year. The main features include Hawks’ Cave, a 150-foot-long shelter bluff, and a 100-foot-tall waterfall along Big Rocky Hollow Trail.

“You don’t really think of massive gusher waterfalls in Illinois,” Cross says. “These are more like steady streams, but Ferne Clyffe is a good one.”

climbing and horseback riding are other popular activities. There are also plenty of local nearby cabins available for rental if roughing it isn’t in the stars.

KICKAPOO What used to be a surface mining operation is now a sprawling 2,842-acre park with every outdoor activity imaginable.

After the land was purchased from the United Electric Coal Company in 1939, forested ridges and vegetation grew over the former mined land, leading to crystal clear ponds and lush vegetation.

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launching ramps available, as well as a boat, canoe and tube rental services.

Other popular activities include camping (there Not only are there 22 deep-water ponds available are 184 campgrounds), hunting, mountain biking for boaters, canoers and anglers, but Kickapoo and wildlife viewing.

The 16-acre, boat-free lake is also a great spot for also is known for being one of the only state sightseeing, and fishing, camping, hunting, rock parks that allows scuba diving. There are 12 boat - Continued on page 18 mysuburbanlife.com/magazine

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PERE MARQUETTE Set along beautiful bluffs overlooking the Illinois River, the Pere Marquette State Park is the largest in Illinois.

Its prime location by both the Illinois and Mississippi Rivers has made it a popular spot for bald eagle viewing during the winter months.

“Illinois hosts the second largest population outside of Alaska due to our rivers and waterways,” Cross says. “It’s a huge thing for us, and it’s a huge success story as far as their population goes.”

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But that’s not all its known for – its sprawling scenery provides the ideal backdrop for biking, hiking, horseback riding, rock climbing, hunting, swimming and much more.

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- Continued from page 17 CAVE-IN-ROCK Right near the Shawnee National Forest lies an unusual rock cave that is 55 feet wide and 110 feet deep. It was formed thousands of years ago from water from the Ohio River.

“It’s a big cave that was used by flat boat travelers back in the day,” says site tech James Cowsert. “It’s been used for everything you can think of, including a tavern, store and supply depot.”

While it only takes around 10 minutes to walk through the entire cave, the unusual formation makes it a hot spot for a day adventure (there are other trails nearby) or even plan an overnight stay at one of the campgrounds.

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The site’s unique formation also gained notoriety as the backdrop for Walt Disney’s 1956 film “Davy Crockett and the River Pirates” and MGM’s “How the West Was Won” in 1962.

WILLIAM W. POWERS Just along the Illinois-Indiana state line on the far southeast side of Chicago is the William W. Powers State Recreation Area.

“It’s Cook County’s only state park,” Cross says. “It’s got a mix of everything, and it’s very popular for fishing and for picnics. For some folks, it’s their taste of the outdoors without getting too outdoorsy.”

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Of the 580 acres, 419 acres are water, including Wolf Lake. Six miles of shoreline are available for fishing, which features sunfish, bullhead, carp, walleye, bass and bluegill.

Other animals, such as deer, swans and waterfowl, are regular visitors, and landscaped picnic areas make it an easy way to get away for the day without going very far.

JIM EDGAR PANTHER CREEK As one of the largest public access areas in Illinois, Jim Edgar Panther Creek encompasses the best of what Illinois has to offer.

With grassland, a hill prairie, forest and agricultural land, the 16,550 acres are ideal for all kinds of outdoor activities, including fishing, hunting, camping and more.

Muskie are stocked in Prairie Lake, while largemouth bass, bluegill and sunfish are found in the streams. Northern pike can be found in Gridley Lake, as can trout, which are stocked during spring and fall seasons.

For those looking to stay on land, there are 24 miles of mountain bike trails, 26 miles of equestrian trails and a three-mile hiking and jogging trail. Camping is abundant, with 84 campsites and nine cabins, in addition to a dedicated equestrian campground with 51 electric sites.

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WHEN TO GO

Buffalo Rock Photo provided by Illinois Department of Natural Resources

BUFFALO ROCK Located near Starved Rock State Park, Buffalo Rock is a small, yet unique park that provides views of the Illinois River from an enormous bluff. Not to mention the pair of American bison, Holly and Pebbles, that hangs out at the park.

The trails, which are mainly beginner-level, provide outdoor enthusiasts with an easy and less-crowded view of the Illinois River.

Other popular activities include camping, geocaching, hunting and picnicking.

CHAIN O’LAKES With 6,500 acres of water and 488 miles of shoreline, the Chain O’Lakes State Park is a water wonderland nestled in Northeast Illinois. The park itself borders three lakes – Grass, Marie and Nippersink – as well as the Fox River, which connects seven other lakes to complete the chain.

Boating, fishing and waterskiing are popular activities on the lakes, with bluegill, bass, walleye, northern pikes and catfish aplenty.

Hiking on four different trail systems also is a great way to enjoy the waterways, which can be accompanied by camping on more than 230 campsites, three cabins and a youth camp.

Camping, hunting, archery and biking also are available.

HIDDEN SPRINGS STATE FOREST What was once known as a spring used for drinking water for settlers is now a hot spot for hikers, hunters, campers and fishermen.

Located on 1,200 acres of land, it got its name from the springs, which have since been covered by natural vegetation. It also is a popular spot for mushroom enthusiasts, as they grow abundantly in these conditions.

Basic Class C camping is available, as are five fishing ponds stocked with bass, bluegill and catfish. Songbirds also are prevalent in the forest, and bird checklists are available in the site office for those interested in birding. mysuburbanlife.com/magazine

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VALLEY OF EDEN BIRD SANCTUARY GRAND OPENING WHERE: 5559 E. Rush Creek Road, Stockton WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 2

VINTAGE ILLINOIS WHERE: Matthiessen State Park, 2500 Illinois Route 178, Oglesby WHEN: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16

Sip back and enjoy Vintage Illinois, the largest wine festival in Illinois. Since 2003, The Jo Daviess Conservation Foundation is more than 25 Illinois wineries have taken opening a 405-acre bird sanctuary, which part in this festival, which takes place in a will feature more than 100 different bird flat, grassy area of Matthiessen State Park. species that have been spotted there. Owls, For more information, visit vintageillinois. woodpeckers, pelicans and grassland birds com. are all popular species in the area, and CAVE-IN-ROCK FRONTIER DAY bird experts will be on hand for the grand WHERE: 1 New State Park Road, opening to answer any questions and assist Cave-In-Park with viewings. For more information, call WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 15 815-858-9100 or visit jdcf.org.

Since the 1960s, the Cave-In-Rock Frontier YORKVILLE RIVER FEST AND ILLINOIS WHITEWATER FESTIVAL Festival has been a mainstay along the Ohio River, with music, a beauty queen pageant, WHERE: Riverfront Park parade and carnival. For more information, 131 E. Hydraulic Ave., Yorkville call 618-289-4325 or visit hardincountyil.

WHEN: 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, July 13, and org. noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 14 With whitewater racing, music and a barbeque, this outdoor two-day festival has everything. Even the beginners can take part in the water action, as there’s a cardboard canoe race on July 13. For more information, call 630-553-4357 or visit Yorkville.il.us.

HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL WHERE: Lewis and Clark State Historic Site, 1 Lewis and Clark Trail, Hartford WHEN: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 21 The Lewis and Clark State Historic site is teaming up with the Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders to capture hummingbirds and band them before releasing them back into the wild. All guests will have the opportunity to “adopt” a hummingbird on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, call 618-2515811 or visit campdubois.com.

GRAFTON RENDEZVOUS WHERE: Grafton Riverfront, Front Street, Grafton WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct. 21 The banks of the Illinois River will be transformed into a pre-1840 river port, complete with rope-making, bead working, woodcarving, tomahawk and knife throwing and more. For more information, call 618372-8672 or email graftonrendezvous@ gmail.com.

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OKTOBERFEST WHERE: Starved Rock Lodge, 2668 E. 875th rd., Oglesby WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, and Sunday, Oct 21; and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Monday, Oct. 22 Celebrate all things German at the Starved Rock Lodge’s annual Oktoberfest. Sample German wine, beer and food, listen to authentic music and enjoy a stein-hoisting challenge. Reservations are required. For more information, call 815-220-7386 or visit starvedrocklodge.com.

TOUR DE SHAWNEE BIKE EVENT WHERE: Shawnee National Forest WHEN: 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 Experience three different counties in the Shawnee National Forest on this unique 15, 30, 45, 62 or 100-mile bike ride. Free food and drinks are provided to registered riders along the way. For more information, call 618-776-5893 or visit tourdeshawnee.com.

TUNNEL HILL 100/50 WHERE: Tunnel Hill Trail, 302 E. Vine St., Vienna WHEN: 7 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10 Take in the wetlands, rock formations and all that the Tunnel Hill Illinois State Trail has to offer in this 50- or 100-mile run. For more information, call 270-556-1679 or visit durbinracemanagement.com.

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Katie Cordts (left), Paramount Theatre’s wig, hair and makeup manager and designer

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ehind every character concept in any theater production, is a person dedicated to bringing a story to life through the application of makeup and the styling of hair. At the Paramount Theatre in Aurora, that someone is Katie Cordts.

Cordts, who grew up in Clarendon Hills, worked on costume design in high school and went on to study it at DePaul University in Chicago.

But, after taking some makeup design classes with DePaul professor Nan Zabriskie, Cordts decided to change gears and began working on makeup and wigs for cast members in theater productions.

runner for the Chicago Shakespeare Theater, logging hours backstage at every show where she would do quick changes and help actors and actresses in and out of their wigs.

Her skill set eventually landed her a teaching gig at Roosevelt College to share her makeup knowledge, as well as a part-time job at the Paramount Theatre designing hair and makeup.

Her first show at the Paramount was “CATS.” “It was a lot,” Cordts says, noting that it wasn’t the easiest design project. “I had a lot to learn.”

Obviously something went well, because the Paramount Theatre continued to ask her back for its shows. The gig eventually led to Cordts becoming the full-time wig, hair and makeup “It just felt so much better and comfortable,” manager and designer. She’s now been working Cordts says. at the Aurora theater as a full-time employee for After college, Cordts got a job working as a show four seasons – just over two year.

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While her cosmetic designs vary from production to production, Cordts admits that she likes working on period pieces, such as “Sweeney Todd,” because it allows her to incorporate her art history minor into the characters.

“Every day is really different depending on where we are at in the process of the show,” Cordts says. “Some days, I do research. Sometimes I’m building a wig for the show; sometimes I’m styling the wigs or doing maintenance. It keeps things interesting.”

Cordts is currently working on next season’s Broadway series productions, “The Wizard of Oz” and “Legally Blonde.” The designer says she expects there will be about 60 wigs in “Legally Blonde,” and, as of late April, she was still in the process of conceptualizing the characters in “The Wizard of Oz.” mysuburbanlife.com/magazine

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“It’s exciting when you see something come to life,” Cordts says. “When you’ve listened to what the director has to say; read the play; serviced the director and what the play needs; [and] worked with the costume designer and found the happy place for the hair that just fits – it’s exciting.”

While designing wigs and makeup for staged shows at the Paramount has been a wonderful experience for Cordts, it has turned into so much more the artist, who met her now-fiancé, sound engineer Phil Wooding, at the theater. They’re due to be married next summer at the Two Brothers Roundhouse in Aurora.

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Artist SHOWCASE

LYNN GARWOOD | LOMBARD NATIVE ACRYLIC TOP: “Betsey in the Mist” RIGHT: Letting Go”

The artist also plays with detail by concealing a positive message within her paintings.

“I always write positive words on my blank canvas and paint over it,” she says, adding that in ‘Letting Go’ the hidden word is ‘Empowered.’ “I believe it makes the piece alive, and it vibrates that positivity subconsciously to the viewer.”

The subject of Garwood’s work has been nature, growing up and scenery, specifically vintage vehicles. Currently, however, Garwood is exploring a more “internal spiritual journey,” she says, merging realism and surrealism.

As a mom of four children, Lynn Garwood began painting late at night after she put her young children to bed. Only dabbling, the Lombard native Aside from painting, Garwood also runs an online would create a single painting in two to three business, Sunny Marks, with her best friend, years. Once she started painting every night, Laurel. that’s when her work became more prolific.

“We collaboratively work together, putting my art “Creativity just needed an outlet,” says the artist, and designs onto different products and clothing,” whose work is highly realistic. “As an artist, I try she says. “We encourage our customers to post to capture as many details with light and color as pictures of themselves with statements in regards possible. I am fascinated with the reality that the to the product they bought, such as a “Believe” tiniest glint of light holds the entire rainbow in it.” T-shirt. … They serve to remind us of being 24 | JUNE 2018 | SUBURBAN LIFE MAGAZINE

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positive, strong and encouraging – putting good vibes out there.”

To view more of Garwood’s work, visit www. lynngarwood.com or find her on Instagram at @ artistlynngarwood. For Sunny Marks products, visit Etsy.com. Find Sunny Marks on Instagram at @sunnymarks2017.

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After months of bundling-up in winter gear, it’s time to peel-off the layers and arrange TLC for your fur and outerwear garments . . . that’s storage, cleaning and conditioning, repairs, and alterations or restyling for older garments. By protecting fur and outerwear investments NOW, you’ll ensure wearing enjoyment for years (even decades) ahead!

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Professional, On-Site Services Itʼs time for essential care for all your fur, shearling, leather, cashmere, down, and fine fabric garments. Drop-off during service hours or CALL 630-832-2200 to schedule a pick-up by Yorkʼs own bonded driver.

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Once the outside temperature heats up, furs, precious fiber (cashmere, wool, alpaca, etc.) and outerwear (shearling, leather, suede, etc.) garments need attention. While your home may be air conditioned, it is not optimum to keep fur and outerwear garments in hot closets or damp basements. Storage in a climate controlled vault prevents pelts from drying out and protects them heat and andmoth mothdamage. damage.TheThe secure onagainst heat secure on-site site storage vaults at York Furrier the Elmhurst storage vaults at York Furrier in theinElmhurst City City Centre maintain a temperature setoratbelow or below Centre maintain a temperature set at 50 50 degrees Fahrenheit (dependingononthe the outside degrees Fahrenheit (depending temperature) with humidity controlled at 45 to 50 percent – the perfect condition to maintain a pelt’s soft and supple texture and to prevent oxidation color. NoNoappointment appointmentis isnecessary necessary dropof color. to to drop-off off garments and all storeare labels are accepted for garments.

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CALENDAR JUNE 2018

AERIAL TREE YOGA WHEN: 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, June 8 WHERE: The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle Try out this sampler session of aerial yoga.

Stretch, strengthen, and release stress while having fun, cocooned in a hammock suspended from the trees. Aerial yoga offers wonderful benefits to the mind, body and soul, and is suitable for beginners as well as experienced yogis. The admission fee is $29.

To register, call 630-719-2468 or visit www. mortonarb.org.

WINES & FINDS WHEN: 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 14 WHERE: Downtown Glen Ellyn

to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 16 WHERE: Ardmore Business District, Ardmore and Park Blvd., Villa Park

Shop around Downtown Glen Ellyn as you visit 15 different boutiques and taste two samples of wine paired with light bites.

The sixth annual Wines & Finds will feature shopping specials and wine is available for purchase. Tickets cost $30. For tickets or more information, visit www.downtownglenellyn. com.

Friday night at Summerfest in Villa Park will feature food, beer, live bands and a bags tournament. Saturday will feature interactive children’s activities, live bands, an arts and crafts fair, local vendors, community groups, Food and more. For more information, call 630834-8500 or visit www.invillapark.com.

SUMMERFEST WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. Friday, June 15, and 11 a.m.

TASTE FOR THE SPACE WHEN: Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 16 WHERE: Yorktown Center, 203 Yorktown Center, Lombard Come watch food trucks, local restaurateurs and chefs compete to win a Dining Space at Yorktown Center. Taste your way through foods created by the best competitors as they show off their signature dish and why their taste should win the space. Attendees will enjoy free food and refreshments, live cooking and entertainment. Guests will text to vote on their favorite competitor and whom they wish to see open at Yorktown Center. This vote will influence the final winner, who will receive a turnkey dining space, $50,000 investment prize and six months of free rent. Tickets cost $7 a person and kids ages 10 and younger will be admitted free of charge with a canned food donation.

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ROTARY GROVEFEST WHEN: Thursday, June 21, through Sunday, June 24 WHERE: Downtown Downers Grove Rotary GroveFest will feature live music, food booths, business vendors, kids events, a Sunday car show and weekend carnival. There also will be a craft beer festival from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. For more information, visit www.rotarygrovefest.com.

CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL WHEN: 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 23 WHERE: The Morton Arboretum, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle Toast to the trees with the Morton Arboretum’s fifth-annual Craft Beer Festival.

Sip local favorites and explore new beers from more than 40 breweries while enjoying the beautiful surroundings of The Morton Arboretum. Food from guest restaurants and Arboretum concessions will be available onsite for purchase. Bring a chair or lie down on a blanket to soak in the summer sun while listening to live music. Admission costs $40 for members and $50for non-members. For more information, call 630-968-0074 or visit www.mortonarb.org.

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