Columnists
Word of Mouth – Is My Toothache Really a Toothache?
With an annual average of 1.9 million emergency department visits being attributed to tooth pain*, we can safely say toothaches are a big deal....
KidsMatter 2 Us – Summer Screen Time: Helping Kids Reconnect
Summer often means more phone time for kids—texting friends, playing video games and scrolling through Instagram and TikTok. While technology can help young people...
June Editor’s Notes: Previewing Upcoming Events
For going on 25 summers, this monthly publication has been previewing upcoming events instead of reviewing what’s already happened.
In other words, PN leaves “covering...
Naperville Gardener – State Bee in Illinois?
Have you heard the news? Illinois may soon have a State Bee! The Black-and-Gold Bumblebee (Bombus auricomus) was chosen over more than 500 native...
A New Chapter Begins at Loaves & Fishes
May 6 was one of those moments that I know will live on in the history of Loaves & Fishes Community Services and our...
Fire Prevention 24-7 – Grilling and Fireworks
As summer arrives in Naperville, families and neighbors look forward to cookouts, Fourth of July celebrations, bonfires, vacations, reunions and outdoor gatherings. While these...
Movies With Tarek – ‘Pressure’
There is a certain type of filmmaking that keeps one’s mind invigorated. The type that makes audiences curious about facts and choices as well...
Little Friends: Solar Power – Taking Steps to Lower Costs and Improve the Environment
Every month I try to write about something that I hope readers find interesting and of value. This month, I thought I would write...
Movies With Tarek – ‘Masters of the Universe’
This is a superhero adaptation with a surrounding of nostalgia and a presence of gold written all over it, as a sword becomes the...
Visit Naperville – Preview to Summer Events
Naperville really comes alive in the summer, and this year is no exception. There’s something going on just about every weekend, making it easy...
Movies With Tarek – ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
The film continues after the events of Season 3 of The Mandalorian. With mixed expectations, the Force maintains its strong suit in Star Wars:...
Naperville Gardener – Getting To Know Illinois Milkweed
It’s finally time to get out in our gardens to evaluate the plants, trees and shrubs that survived this crazy winter and consider adding...
Diveheart: Stories From the Heart – Another Chance Meeting
Cub fans may remember when Harry Caray was on the Cubs broadcast team. Some of you may remember when Harry had a stroke and...
Lizzy’s Fund: One of Naperville’s Finest
We Napervillians are fortunate. We can be proud of the honors and awards bestowed upon our community. While these awards are impressive, it’s important...
Harvey Cooper Williams: Naperville Business Man, Public-Spirited Citizen
Harvey Cooper Williams was born in Marshall, Dane County, Wisconsin August 13, 1874, the son of Harry Chauncey Williams and Julia Ann Cooper. He...
Ten Years and Then What?
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what I might remember in 10 years. I seem to spend so much of my time memorizing...
Movies With Tarek – ‘The Sheep Detectives’
With flocks of sheep and a mystery surrounding, this is one that is family-friendly with many moments of joyfulness. There are also spy flick...
Transitions – Veterans Still at War
The effects of Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) on service men and women are well documented. The latest studies suggest that, for specific combat eras,...
Real Life – Reboot
While most sensible adults would try to avoid the travel congestion during Spring Break, I booked four flights over seven days!
I admit the reports...
Loaves & Fishes – Nourish Together: A Community Response to Rising Hunger
When a community comes together, we can do more than respond to hunger. We can meet the need before us, rise to this moment,...