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The Local Pulse – Do you feel safe?
“Chicago reached at least 800 homicides in 2021, a level not seen in 25 years” – Chicago Tribune 1/3/22
“Intentional killing of law enforcement...
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The Local Pulse – Happy New Year
With every new year comes fresh opportunities to become better versions of ourselves.
Whether we decide to eat less, exercise more, spend less, or volunteer...
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The Local Pulse – Joy to the World
As I read the reactions to the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, it became clear that our country and our state are more politically polarized than...
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The Local Pulse – The Ultimate Sacrifice
On September 26, my wife Sharon and I walked to the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument groundbreaking ceremony at Veterans Park on Gartner Road....
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The Local Pulse – Small business fuel local economy
Over the last 18 months we’ve all become experts at Internet shopping. From groceries, to gifts, clothes, and home décor, it’s easy to scroll...
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The Local Pulse – The Riverwalk’s 40th Anniversary
On Labor Day 2021, the City of Naperville will celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the Naperville Riverwalk. This beautiful walkway along the West Branch...
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The Local Pulse – Ethics Reform?
Leading up to the November 2020 election, many of us candidates were singing a familiar tune. We were pledging to reform ethics laws and...
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The Local Pulse – The letter of the law and the spirit of the law
Naperville is a wonderful and diverse community filled with intelligent, hard-working, and giving people. Within our city, we are fortunate to have a vibrant...
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The Local Pulse – Election Integrity
When I was little, I remember going with my parents to the polls on Election Day. We would walk into a booth, draw the...
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The Local Pulse – Recognize opioid crisis
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin recently released some startling information about hard drug use and possession in the county. Whereas he reported 182...
