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Celebrate One in a Million at Fredenhagen Park
Fredenhagen Park, the gateway park at the entrance to North Central College and downtown Naperville, opened on November 27, 2003. Its official dedication was...
Naperville Heritage Society’s Immediate Past Chair receives Philanthropic Leadership Award
Above / The tribute at the entrance of Naper Settlement recognizes individuals of Naperville Heritage Society back in 1969 who inspired and welcomed dedicated...
Fredenhagen Class Act II Free Concert canceled for September 20
UPDATE Sept. 19 / A tough decision was made this morning in the interest of public safety. The Sept. 20 concert at Fredenhagen Park...
Rita and John Harvard Early Learning Playscape opens Aug. 17
UPDATE, August 14, 2014 / Naper Settlement and the Naperville Heritage Society hosted the ribbon cutting for the new Rita (Fredenhagen) and John Harvard...
Fredenhagen Park comes alive with music, opens into Riverwalk Gateway
Under glorious late afternoon sunshine, Ted Fredenhagen’s 19-piece big band, Class Act II, performed to an appreciative audience of more than 200 concert goers ...
Memories of Ted Fredenhagen and his Class Act II Concert series for the Riverwalk
Update, Nov. 23, 2022 / Celebrate the life of Walter S. Fredenhagen, better known as "Ted" around Naperville, (Feb. 28, 1925 - Nov. 16, 2022)...
Fredenhagen Park: the Riverwalk’s tranquil confines
Note to Readers: This story originaily was featured on the cover of the July 2012 issue of PN. In 2013, the memories remain the...
North Central College remembers Life Trustee Rita Harvard 1929-2012
Above / The photo shows then-North Central College President Harold R. Wilde with Rita Harvard during opening night festivities at the Wentz Concert Hall and...
Fredenhagen Park provides place for peaceful reflection
Update, Aug. 16, 2020 / Fredenhagen Park continues to be a popular place to pause and reflect along the Naperville Riverwalk. Hundreds of commemorative...
Cock Robin—The Family Business Behind Fredenhagen Park
Above / Back in 2000, Rita Fredenhagen Harvard and Ted Fredenhagen are pictured at the location of the original Prince Castle and Naperville Creamery...
October Editor’s Notes
Once upon a time whenever the calendar flipped to October, my mother dated checks and correspondence to me with a pumpkin face in the...
Go fish at Lake Osborne, just steps from the Naperville Public Safety Center
Above / Fishing at Lake Osborne posts a daily catch limit of six bass, but we can't confirm success for this family on July...
Riverwalk Reflections, 11-20, help tell a 40-year-old story
Above / No matter what the season, the Naperville Riverwalk welcomes all ages to discover a natural treasure along the West Branch of the...
Riverwalk Reflections, 1-10, help tell a 40-year-old story
Above / Civic Plaza at Webster Street leads to and from plenty of shopping, dining and parking in downtown Naperville. Come visit every day!
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It’s National Ice Cream Month… Celebrate in Naperville
Above / Naper Nuts & Sweets is located at 10 W. Jefferson Avenue in downtown Naperville, where it's a great day for soft ice...
Naperville Mayor’s Proclamation recognizes ‘Women’s History Month’ in 2019
Above / In light of Women's History Month, during the March 19, 2019, City Council Meeting women were invited to share the spotlight for...
Discover Lake Osborne in the heart of Naperville
UPDATE, July 31, 2018 / Fishing at Lake Osborne posts a daily catch limit of six bass, but we can't confirm success.
UPDATE, Mother's Day...
Refresh ‘One in a Million’ memories of Cock Robin on National Ice Cream Day
Above / Celebrate community spirit in Fredenhagen Park, the site where a popular ice cream enterprise got its start, attracting folks to Washington Street...
New Cock Robin t-shirt continues to bring back ‘One in a Million’ memories
Above / Too young to have experienced Cock Robin ice cream stores, these teens couldn't escape learning the history of Naperville's independent "One in...
Riverwalk 2000 extension
Back in 1998, folks broke ground for the Rotary Plaza at the entrance to the Riverwalk 2000 Extension from the Washington Street Bridge to Hillside Road....