Columnists
Senior Voices – Positively Naperville website is chock full of surprises
Thankfully the Memorial Day Parade was canceled due to extreme heat. I remember when my kids marched in the Beebe School and Washington Jr....
The Next Generation – Keep up with your family this summer
It’s summertime here in Naperville – the season of Ribfest, the Last Fling, downtown Naperville’s Sidewalk Sale and more. With so much to do...
Call to connect with family and friends
Tell someone that you received a middle-of-the-night phone call, and most people will ask you what went wrong. But if you have a son...
Being hungry is no picnic
Here we are in the middle of the summer. For most people, this is a time to get together with friends and family –...
Art Talk – Discover Naperville, one bite at a time
History teachers looking for ways to make their classes more palatable might take a lesson from Mike Wyrostek: throw in a slice of pizza...
Pet Words of Wisdom – It’s July!
Let’s first talk about dogs, cats and fireworks.
Did you know that more dogs are lost on the Fourth of July than any other day...
Real Estate Logic – Is A Bargain a Bargain?
If you find a property that appears to be an unusually good buy, it may be just that. The most acceptable reason for selling...
The larger purpose of service
Rotary Clubs. Jaycees. Exchange Clubs. Women’s Clubs. Men’s Clubs. Kiwainis. And Lions, oh my!
Small armies of individuals serving a purpose larger than themselves. It...
Nutrition Knowledge – Fresh, local produce means great nutrition
The advantage of eating vine-ripened fruit and vegetables is that they are the most nutritious. The vast majority of nutrients enter the fruits and...
Focus on Safety – Situational awareness
Situational awareness is, in the simplest of terms, being aware of your surroundings. It may sound easy, but with the speed at which our...
Naperville Gardener – Time to visit gardens
July is one of my favorite months in my garden. The annuals are filling out nicely along my borders and in my planters. The...
Positively Health – Declaring our independence
This is a wonderful time of year in the United States – a time to celebrate the signing of that magnificent document of freedom,...
Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – Here’s the scoop on the new state Budget
Finally, this year the General Assembly’s spring legislative session concluded with good news for Illinois families and businesses – a bi-partisan budget agreement reached...
Veterans in Touch – July Independence
As many of you are aware I keep saying donate locally if you want to help Veterans. The local VFW, American Legion and Operation...
Exchange Happenings – Police Officer of the Year is honored
Ron Amato serves on the Americanism Committee for our club, the committee charged with coordinating recognition of first responders who go beyond the call...
July Editor’s Notes
When preparing to launch the website for this hyper-local publication 17 years ago, we needed a name. While trying to find the right word...
Cool, calm and collected kindness asks ‘Won’t You Be My Neighbor?’
Back in 2011, Kindness in Naperville (KIN for short, mindful of family) was inspired by Bev Eigenberg, former owner/founder of Creative Nursery School, and...
Equal Fun for Everyone – USA Boccia Nationals Needs YOU
There is a major event coming to Naperville this summer and you can be a part of it.
It is the USA Boccia Nationals Tournament...
Remember military families on Father’s Day
The monument on the riverwalk in Omaha, Nebraska, featuring four different sculptures commemorates the sacrifices made by Americans during World War II. The first...
Nutrition Knowledge – Father knows best
Men, it is important to know the nutritional needs that will promote long-term health which may be somewhat different than women. Along with the...
