The Y – Keep Active, Keep Bright
Happy holidays, friends and neighbors! A big thank you to everyone who attended the Naperville Mayor’s Interfaith Breakfast this month, where we had a...
Naperville Gardener – How To Take Care of Holiday Houseplants
Who can resist putting a blooming, beautiful holiday houseplant in the shopping cart when doing the grocery shopping or stopping by the big box...
Pilot Composting Drop-Off Program for Residents Wraps Up Dec. 15
The pilot composting drop-off program for residents that began on Oct. 7, 2024, at two Naperville locations will end for 2024 on Dec. 15....
Service
Naperville Firefighters host annual remembrance at Firemen’s Memorial Park
During a thoughtful and prayerful gathering of firefighters, family and friends at the Firemen’s Memorial Park, Naperville Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis paid grateful tribute...
City News
Naperville Municipal Band performs Dec. 13 on stage at The Wentz
The Naperville Municipal Band is set to wrap up its 2024 performance season beginning at 7:30PM on Fri., Dec. 13, with “Home for the...
Columnists
Art Talk – ‘Holiday Magic’
Many people are buying into the growing trend of simplifying and reinventing their holiday traditions. By scaling back on lavish gift-giving, labor-intensive meal preparations,...
Schools
Little Friends: Why What We Do Matters
In early November, several supporters came to Little Friends to join us at our 1965 Society dinner. Created with the intent of saying “thank...
KidsMatter 2 Us – Benefits of Working for Teens
Working in high school has numerous personal and practical benefits for teens. Part-time jobs can provide experience, knowledge, and skills that other extracurricular activities...
Just in time for the holidays on stage at North Central College
North Central College presents a calendar for fine and performing arts events taking place on various venues throughout December. For tickets, call (630) 637-7469....
LOCAL BUSINESS
Tickets now available for Naper Settlement’s 2025 Wedding Showcase
The wedding of Jilian and Matthew Van Dyck in Century Memorial Chapel at Naper Settlement, pictured above, is featured by Carlos Madinya in his...
Things To Do Around Naperville This Weekend: November 29 to December 1
Friday
Dine Downtown Naperville / Come early. Plan to shop and dine before the Holiday Parade of Lights when Santa arrives to visit with local...
Happy Thanksgiving
Grateful for Family, Friends and Our Readers
As we finish up our 24th December edition, set to spice up gatherings for the holiday season, we’re...
CULTURE / ARTS
Naperville Municipal Band performs Dec. 13 on stage at The Wentz
The Naperville Municipal Band is set to wrap up its 2024 performance season beginning at 7:30PM on Fri., Dec. 13, with “Home for the...
Art Talk – ‘Holiday Magic’
Many people are buying into the growing trend of simplifying and reinventing their holiday traditions. By scaling back on lavish gift-giving, labor-intensive meal preparations,...
Naperville Firefighters host annual remembrance at Firemen’s Memorial Park
During a thoughtful and prayerful gathering of firefighters, family and friends at the Firemen’s Memorial Park, Naperville Fire Chief Mark Puknaitis paid grateful tribute...