Beyond Naperville
Students donate hand-sewn books to Edward Foundation, Pediatric Child Life Program
Above / Melanie LeFevre, 8th grade teacher, Still Middle School, resident of Aurora; Brett Skeen, Executive Director, Edward Foundation, resident of Naperville and Melissa...
Chicago Auto Show ‘First Look for Charity’ is set for Feb. 10
Above / Howard Weiss, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation Board President, and son Jackson host Turning Pointe Reception at the 2022 First Look for Charity...
‘Energy to Give’ helps make the season bright on campus of Edward Hospital
Above / Nicor Gas employees write 100 holiday messages and pack care kits for residents, staff of The Pearl of Naperville.
Just in time for...
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...
North Central College Cardinals’ pep rally, championship and welcome home
Very early Thursday morning, Dec. 15, the driver of one of two Windy City buses greeted us with a huge smile and "Good Morning"...
Updates! Consider some highlights of Naperville now through Dec. 31
Above / Naperville and communities around the world present big red bows as outward signs of hope. Celebrate safely with peace, comfort and joy...
Naperville Police remind motorists to drive merry, bright and sober
With the holidays in full swing, Naperville Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to remind motorists about the dangers of impaired...
Cardinals kick off at noon today, Dec. 3, at Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium
Above / The scoreboard is set, ready for play to begin Game 3 of the NCAA Division III Playoffs at noon Sat., Dec. 3.
Updated...
Better Business Bureau warns / Cyber Monday is prime time for high-risk online shopping scams
CHICAGO – November 28, 2022 / It's no secret that the Monday after Thanksgiving, now known as "Cyber Monday," has become one of the...
DuPage County approves FY2023 Budget, boasts large surplus from FY2022
Above / Did you know? A large plaque sits atop a rock along the Naperville Riverwalk that pays tribute to the DuPage County Sesquicentennial...
Cheers to ‘America the Beautiful’ and local events to celebrate Thanksgiving turkeys
Above / The beauty of the winding Riverwalk extension along the DuPage River between Hillside Road and Fredenhagen Park on a sunny November day...
Lizzy’s Fund celebrates ten years by honoring ‘That Last One’
Above / Folks at Lizzy’s Fund remember Pixie at age 14.
At Lizzy’s Fund, people often ask us why we do what we do.
Why do...
New report reveals lifesaving lung cancer screening rates too low in Illinois
Above / American Lung Association examines the toll of lung cancer in Illinois, while underscoring urgent need for more people to be screened. Youth...
2022 General Election Day results in long list of victors eager to serve Naperville
Above / General Election Day is now a thing of the past. Polls were open from 6AM to 7PM, Tues., Nov. 8. Congratulations to...
Positively Naperville reflects on ‘America the Beautiful’
Above / The November 2022 cover of Positively Naperville featuring an autumn view of May Watts Park has been receiving kind feedback from readers....
2022 Voters Guide for Naperville / General Election Day is November 8
For the first time in our memory, the Illinois Primary Election was held in late June. Under U.S. law, the General Election in November...
Perhaps sample ballot will inspire informed voting by 7PM Tues., Nov. 8
Above / About 10 years ago when former Mayor Peg Price (1933-2020) heard about my button collection that dates back to a tiny New...
Jim Sonefeld signs copies of new book at Anderson’s Bookshop on Oct. 22
Above / Jim “Soni” Sonefeld of Hootie & the Blowfish performed several songs during a conversation and booksigning at Anderson's Bookshop to celebrate the...
Things to do in Naperville to celebrate the season and Halloween
Above / Downtown Naperville will host its annual Halloween Hop from 10AM to noon on Sun., Oct. 23, 2022. (See more for "Downtown Naperville"...
October Editor’s Notes / The long of it…
Trick or Treat? Sarcasm or Sincerity?
It’s October, a bountiful time to observe the natural changes of the landscape, visible during the first full moon...