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NaperLights return bigger and brighter for the holidays in Downtown Naperville

Above / Sunrise Rotary holiday display becomes Winter Wonderland in Jaycees Park and along Water Street when the colorful lights go on at dusk,...

Growing up in Naperville – Trains, coal and tuba solo

On Christmas Eve 1941, I was almost 3 years old. When my dad brought me into the living room, Santa Claus was sitting on...

Wrong turn led to Kroehler Manufacturing in Conover, NC

Imagine our surprise when we found ourselves somewhat lost on the wrong highway in Conover, North Carolina, about 560 miles from our home in...

Today we’re remembering Naperville native Laura Rott

Above / In July 2018, Laura Rott and her younger sister Rita Lisson reminisced with fond memories of a lifetime together in Naperville. The...

Growing up in Naperville – The key to dividing in a small town before it multiplied

A young boy growing up in a small town has its advantages and sometimes disadvantages! When I was in fourth grade in the school year...

Growing up in Naperville – Memories of Changing School Days

The 1949-50 school year began with changes. Back then there were two school districts in Naperville. District 78 was the grade school district and...

Growing up in Naperville – Thinking about allowance

Back in late Spring 1948, I was walking home from school with several of my friends and one of them mentioned that he received...

Growing up in Naperville – Starting school at Ellsworth

The year was 1944 and it was the day after Labor Day. My mother was walking me to Ellsworth School for kindergarten. We walked south...

Growing up in Naperville

Setting the stage... I was born Feb. 24, 1939, in my grandparents’ home at 616 N. Ellsworth St., about two blocks north of the Burlington...

It’s time to change the population signs in Naperville, Illinois

Above / Since all the Naperville signs at its borders likely will be updated soon with its new population number, perhaps it's time to...

Memories with ‘Santa Claus Is Comin’ to Town’

Above / On Dec. 4, 1974, Creative Cakes opened at 400 E. 74th Street in Manhattan, my independent dream come true backed by several...

Find the Grinch 12 times while shopping locally

Above / Our city is blessed with many shopping destinations where we can support business locally! Find them N. E. W. S. and in...

Note small sampling of holiday events planned for Naperville

Above / Thanks to everybody who is preparing the make Naperville bright north, east, west, south and throughout downtown Naperville. To answer the question from...

November Editor’s Notes

Above / My first memories of Thanksgiving were in my grandparents' dining room on their farm in Battle Ground, Ind. Back then I had...

The History Detective – New old books

As a History Detective, my research adventures take me through many old books. I visit libraries and archives, and on-line data bases looking for...

The History Detective – Rockin’ chair history

Recently, a local museum rejected a rocking chair that was used by Bishop Samuel P. Spreng, a Naperville leader in the Evangelical Church. I...

The History Detective – Building History

I recently interviewed Steve, Nancy and Eric Shiffler about their century-old construction business located in Naperville. Shiffler Builders, Inc., formerly (1907-1963) Charles Shiffler Sons,...

Century Memorial Chapel commemorates matrimonial bliss

Above / 158 couples renewed their vows at Naper Settlement’s Century Memorial Chapel during the 50th Anniversary celebration on July 14, 2019. Cheers! (Photo...

Senior Voices – 50 YEARS AGO: THE SETTLEMENT

I started my first piano and organ store in Naperville in 1967. Dutch Beidelman was building a new store at 7 W. Jackson. My...

The History Detective – Fishing for history

More than 100 years ago, Naperville businessmen formed a committee to improve the DuPage River as it flowed through Naperville. In 1907, the DuPage...

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