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The Next Generation – Sidewalk Sales conjure up memories
Above / Do you remember Oswald's last sidewalk sale along Jefferson Avenue in downtown Naperville before the pharmacy established in 1875 moved to Naperville...
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The Next Generation – The last (Naperville) Ribfest
This month marks the end of an era. The Knoch Park Ribfest era in Naperville, to be precise. Ribfest has been held in Knoch...
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The Next Generation – 30 Years of Summers in Naperville
Summer is officially starting this month, June 21 to be exact, and I’m ready for it. I don’t know if I’m more excited for...
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The Next Generation – Naperville High School Graduations
The Class of 2019 is graduating from Naperville area high schools this month. Ceremonies, fireworks, parties, fat checks from grandma and grandpa – it’s...
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The Next Generation – The best places to ring in spring (in Naperville)
April, barring some prolonged cold weather, is going to be a welcome month for Naperville. Downtown businesses are going to be operating at full...
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The Next Generation – Connecting remotely
2019 is starting to pick up the pace. While January went on for an eternity, February has been speeding by. The two months we’ve...
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The Next Generation – Winters in Naperville
One thing I’ve always loved about living in Naperville is getting to experience all four seasons. A summary: spring and fall aren’t long enough,...
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The Next Generation – Taking local business to the future
2018 has been a year of many changes for my family’s business, Oswald’s Pharmacy. We’ve taken many steps towards "digitizing." Having a web presence...
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The Next Generation – Remembering Officer Friendly
It’s December and that means two things; the holidays and reflecting on the past year. This September marked the passing of Mr. Naperville, Mayor...
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The Next Generation – Gearing up for the holidays
Above, a Polaroid snapshot reminds Wil of his early association with his family's independent local business.
The end of October kicks off my favorite season...