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New interpretive sign highlights Veterans Park history
Above / Naperville Park District thanks members of the Kiwanis Club of Naperville for their donation and service at Veterans Park, 303 E. Gartner...
Naperville is set to construct Gold Star Families Memorial at Veterans Park
Naperville welcomes the community to lay the foundation for a Gold Star Families Memorial. Naperville Freemasons answered the call. (Photo courtesy Gold Star Families...
Veterans in Touch – Saturday in the Park
Update, Nov. 13, 2023 / Saturday evening, Nov. 11, Brass Transit: Chicago Tribute & Cover Band performed on stage at Pfeiffer Hall on the...
Veterans Benefit Fair at Cantigny Park on September 29
WHEATON, IL,— The First Division Museum at Cantigny Park will hold the 3rd Annual Veterans Benefit Fair on Sat., September 29, at 9AM.
In recent...
Update / Naperville Park District is now conducting seasonal prescribed burns
Above / Controlled fire at Hobson West Ponds in 2020. (Naperville Park District Photo)
Updated Post, April 9, 2025 / PN readers and neighbors in...
Friends and Families join Veterans to Observe National Vietnam Veterans Day in Naperville
Respectful. Memorable. Honorable. Thoughtful. Prayerful. Today, March 29
The National Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony in Veteran Parks attracted nearly 200 individuals including Veterans and Gold...
March 29 Is National Vietnam Veterans Day
Saturday, March 29, 2025, marks the 52nd Anniversary of the U.S. departure from Vietnam. While this has been a well-kept secret, we will be...
Local Veterans stand to remember all military men and women who served
For all the years PN has been a source of local communication, Vietnam Veterans Phil Maughan and Wayne Fischer have been dedicated to reminding...
Volunteers will begin placing flags to honor Veterans at Blue Star Memorial
Updated Post, May 25, 2024 / James Hoch Photography captures four days of the annual volunteer flag-placing initiative at local cemeteries to honor Veterans...
Local DAR again places holiday wreaths to honor all Veterans
Above / Since Dec. 17, 2023, “Veterans Valor” has been graced with a holiday wreath presented by the Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters...
Naperville Marines commemorate birthday at Veterans Plaza along Riverwalk
Above / Servicemen ceremoniously hoisted the U.S. Marine Corps flag along the Riverwalk to mark the 248th birthday of the Marines on Nov. 10,...
Replica of Vietnam Veterans Memorial returns to Naperville November 9-13
Above / In 2015, crews from the Naperville Park District helped construct the frame for the Naperville Vietnam Wall of Remembrance at the base...
The difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day is explained
Above / The Naperville Veterans Color Guard steps off along Jackson Avenue to begin the 2018 Naperville Memorial Day Parade, a time to honor...
Fort Payne Chapter of DAR hosts wreath-laying ceremonies to honor all Veterans
Above / During the bitter cold on Dec. 17, 2022, Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution placed a holiday wreath...
Century Walk: Veterans Day Public Art
Most certainly November is known for Thanksgiving. However let’s not forget another national holiday, Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day. November 11 is...
Celebrate music by two big bands this Thursday evening in Central Park
Above / During the final concert of the Naperville Municipal Band 10-week summer series in Central Park, fans on park benches, blankets and portable...
Veterans in Touch – Protect yourself Part 2
Above / Though no QR Codes are placed on this Naperville Park District sign designating Veterans Park, the sign stands to represent plenty of...
National Vietnam War Veterans Day observance is set for 10:30AM March 29
Updated Post, March 29, 2022 / Many caring, reasonable and generous members of our Naperville community served in Vietnam or during the Vietnam era....
Happy Veterans Day / ’11-11-11′
Above / At May Watts Elementary School in the West Wind subdivision, Nov. 11 is a banner day to honor all who served.
Update, 11PM...
Naperville looks forward to honoring Veterans in November 2021
Above / Flags of the U.S. Armed Services will greet guests when they arrive on November 4, 2021, to attend Cheers! for Veterans at...