The Ordinance of 1787 (a modification of Thomas Jefferson’s Land Ordinance of 1784) is considered one of the most important pieces of legislation enacted...
Recently I was asked by the Culinary Historians of Northern Illinois to speak at their first anniversary meeting. Our hosts, John and Deb Lorentson,...
Last month’s Naperville City Council decision to landmark the Old Nichols Library will long be remembered as one of the most significant victories for...
To liberally re-purpose a quote from American humorist, Mark Twain, “Reports of my permanent move to Springfield are greatly exaggerated.”
Yes, I will be going...
Hidden objects like old newspapers, bottles, kids’ toys, gloves and shoes have been found in the walls and foundations of homes in Naperville during...