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Monday, June 16, 2025

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...

Grateful for Public Service

Summer Boredom Busters With WDSRA

Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: Naperville Municipal Band Concert 6/5/2025

The Naperville Municipal has officially launched its Thursday Night Summer Concert Series, bringing vibrant music and delightful entertainment to Central Park. The kickoff on...

Photo Gallery: Another Naperville camera remembers Memorial Day 5/26/2025

All day today, May 27, memories of just yesterday kept us busy, downloading photos from another photographer's camera. From one photo to the next, we...

Photo Gallery: Naperville Memorial Day Parade 5/26/2025

In a vibrant display of community spirit and tradition, the Naperville Memorial Day Parade commenced with a flourish at 10:30AM on Monday, May 26.

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...

June Events at Naper Settlement