PN Editor
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Local residents invite canine owners to ‘walk your dog down the aisle into history’
Naperville neighbors Deb Waite and Jen Dietz, both members of New Start Dog Rescue, invite dog owners to “walk your dog down the aisle...
Explore the progress in downtown Naperville Saturday, Sept. 24
Above / A "Progress in Progress Celebration" is set to welcome visitors from 11AM to 3PM Sat., Sept. 24, throughout downtown Naperville. Princess Storytime...
Jewel-Osco on Naper Boulevard hosts Operation Support Our Troops ‘Shop & Drop’ Sept. 24
Above / The community is welcome to help fill comfort and care needs for troops serving in the military. (PN File Photo)
Operation Support Our...
North Central College will transition Educational Leadership degree program to online format
Above / Located on the campus of North Central College, Myron Wentz Center for Health Sciences & Engineering was dedicated in October 2021.
North Central College’s School...
Weekend wrap up of things that happened / Sept. 16-18, 2022
Above / Folks were hopping to it all weekend! Colorado sculptor Matthew Budish exhibited his brand of bronze whimsy among different sizes of Arizona-inspired...
DuPage County Board fills vacant seat in District 5 through Dec. 5, 2022
Above / Amy Phillips, resident of Naperville, is appointed to serve District 5 on the DuPage County Board by Chairman Dan Cronin and approved...
Halfway to St. Patrick’s Day emerges as weeklong holiday
Above / Every Day at Quigley's, aka EDAQ, is a chance to celebrate the spirit of St. Patrick's Day with regulars who enjoy a...
Naperville Hose Company One is set to host fundraiser on Sept. 15
Above / The Joe Naper Hand Pumper finds its home at Naper Settlement where it occasionally puts on demonstrations during special events at the...
Naperville Art League is set to present Riverwalk Fine Art Fair Sept. 17 &...
Above / Look for the Naperville Art League booth at the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair Sept. 17 & 18 across from the Dandelion Fountain,...
North Central College jumps two spots in annual ‘Best Colleges’ in Midwest ranking
Congratulations to Naperville's college! North Central College is now ranked No. 17 out of 166 schools in 2022-2023 U.S. World Report "Best Colleges" in...
Sept. 11 survivor presents Naperville’s 21st annual remembrance
Above / Ryan Yantis, Lt. Col., U.S. Army (Retired), center, recently met with Exchange Club members Emy Trotz and Marty Walker at the Cmdr....
2022 Labor Day Parade steps off at 10AM Mon., Sept. 5
Above / Jefferson Avenue is closed now, but the block between Webster and Main Street will open for the Labor Day Parade on Mon.,...
PN Publisher-Editor’s flashbacks to 2001-2002 seem like yesterday
Naperville native Frank Osterland (1916-2009) was PN’s first contributing writer. Osterland had become my email buddy back in the late 1990s when I was...
5PM Fri., Sept. 2 / Memories of 2001 Last Fling hosted by Naperville Jaycees
Above / On Thurs., Sept. 1, busy Naperville Jaycees gathered for a quick photo. When Beth DeGeeter mentioned the photo was for Positively Naperville,...
Naperville Police make arrest regarding robbery and possession of stolen motor vehicle
Above / Naperville Police continue to investigate an incident that occurred along Royal St. George Drive on June 19, 2022. Individuals and/or witnesses with...
September Editor’s Notes: 21 Years of Positively Naperville
Let us begin the way we usually end: Thanks for reading!
This month’s front page features “Cheers to 21 Years” as PN passes its 21-year...
Student-loan forgiveness attracts debate, including scammers
Editor's Note / Since the announcement regarding student-loan relief on Aug. 25, 2022, this publication has been receiving signed feedback from residents regarding the...
‘Win a Dance with a Hero’ fundraiser will benefit Marine Corps Ball on Nov....
"'Win a Dance with a Hero' fundraiser!" is set for Fri., Aug. 26, at the Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873, 908 W. Jackson Ave....
North Central College appoints VP for Institutional Advancement
Above / North Central College has appointed Adrian Aldrich to Vice President for Institutional Advancement. (Photo courtesy North Central College)
North Central College announced the...
2022 Naperville Jaycees Last Fling is set for Sept. 2-5
Above / Carnival rides along the Jackson Avenue midway will attract kids of all ages during 2022 Naperville Jaycees Last Fling!
The 2022 Last Fling...
