Real Life – Another Milestone
When asked to produce a 50th college reunion essay, I thought it would be easy. After all, I have been writing about my life...
Transitions – Libraries, Librarians, and Me
Students are getting ready for summer jobs and internships—possible stepping stones to future careers. One of my jobs was at the Main Library in...
Experience Highlights Perspective
Above / Hannah Leong received an award to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from Congressman Jonathan Jackson, pictured next to the...
Service
Naperville Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research Returns July 13
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation Naperville Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research is set for Sun., July 13, 2025, stepping off again from the Riverwalk...
City News
Teen artwork will wrap six streetlight controller boxes this summer
Above / Beginning June 30, 2025, streetlight controller boxes such as the one pictured here at the corner of West Street and Hillside Road...
Columnists
Naperville Gardener – I’m Thankful for Peonies! And My Granddaughter, Addy!
Choosing my favorite flower is like picking my favorite grandchild. Love them all, but each has their own time in the spotlight.
Right now, it’s...
Schools
Experience Highlights Perspective
Above / Hannah Leong received an award to commemorate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from Congressman Jonathan Jackson, pictured next to the...
KidsMatter 2 Us – The Importance of Caring Adult Role Models
The adage that “it takes a village to raise a child” still rings true—especially when it comes to teens. Adolescents often look to the...
Little Friends: No Summer Slowdown With Plans To Improve
Maybe influenced by seeing my grandkids react to having the summer off from school, the idea of a calm summer does not seem to...
LOCAL BUSINESS
Sales Focus – Six Mid-Year Sales Tips To Heat up Your Sales
There are only two ways to Heat Up Your Sales: 1) obtain new customers, and 2) get your current customers to buy more of...
Your Keys To Real Estate – Seller’s Delight
The Real Estate Market is best described by the song by The Clash, “Should I stay or should I go now—if I stay there...
Naperville catering company receives Marmion Academy’s Distinguished Service Award
Anthony Tinerella ’84, President of Marmion Academy; Tom Belgio; Tim Belgio; Fr. Michael Burrows, OSB ’70; and Abbot Joel Rippinger, OSB are pictured...
CULTURE / ARTS
June / Behind the Horn With the Naperville Municipal Band
For June 2025, meet Tracy Oliver, clarinetist in the Naperville Municipal Band and NMB Big Band Director
Number of years in the NMB: I began...
Teen artwork will wrap six streetlight controller boxes this summer
Above / Beginning June 30, 2025, streetlight controller boxes such as the one pictured here at the corner of West Street and Hillside Road...
Nutrition Knowledge – Catch Some Nutrition
Fish can be a wonderful addition to our weekly meal plan (try for 2-3 times per week). It provides an excellent protein source, as...