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WDSRA: Grow, connect and discover through recreation
At the heart of the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) is the ability for every individual with a special need to grow as...
Naperville Gardener – No home should be without… a mother-in law!
What I really mean is that wonderful, indestructible houseplant sansevieria, also known as “mother-in-law’s tongue.” This amazing plant is on a list of “The...
Merchant, banker, coroner, village trustee
Henry Loomis Peaslee was born August 13, 1810, in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. He was the second child of Robert Peaslee and Amanda Loomis....
Growing up in Naperville – Drawn toward the art of teaching music
Above / Ron Keller, pictured here in 1969, has been a member of the Naperville Municipal Band since 1954. (PN File Photo)
This column, “Growing...
Transitions – A tangible difference with fabric
I have been quilting for close to 30 years. I learned because I wanted to make quilts for my young daughters from fabric leftover...
Real Life – Looking for inspiration
It’s a sunny Sunday in February, and I’m doing something unusual: lying on my sofa, watching the thoughts pass through my mind.
Thinking is not...
Art Talk – Sorry, not sorry
“She doesn't have to choose between being gentle or being fierce. Both exist in nature, and both exist in her. That's ok. She'll know...
The Y – Let’s get ready to grow at the Y
Spring is right around the corner, despite what that silly groundhog says! And like the blossoming flowers and sprouting leaves, our excitement for youth...
Nutrition Knowledge – Simple planning
One of the most important things we can do to stay healthy is have a plan for our meals. This keeps us out of...
Loaves & Fishes: Bracing for impact
Since April 2020, all Illinois SNAP households have received both regular monthly benefits and an emergency SNAP allotment to address increased food insecurity challenges...
Looking beyond campaign ads
The April election is coming soon, and there is no better way to impart change and make your voice heard than by participating in...
Channeling Andy
Writer’s block. I had it bad a few days ago. So bad in fact, I went to a local séance for some inspiration; perhaps...
Movies with Tarek: ‘Champions’
I am on the autism spectrum and I also advocate for others on the spectrum. Champions is about people with intellectual disabilities, and it is based...
Our Voices – Memory Café: A dementia-friendly initiative
There’s a new group in Naperville for individuals living with Dementia and their care partners where they can come together with others who have...
Focus on Safety – Safeguarding your home
As the weather starts to turn warmer and Spring Break approaches, many of us will take this opportunity to head out of town. Unfortunately,...
Fire Prevention 24-7 – Stay safe during spring break
Spring Break is just around the corner, and everyone loves a good vacation. But if you are planning to be away for days or...
Sales Focus – Avoid buzzwords and heat up your sales
Buzzwords are flying around as frequently as spy balloons.
We see them in emails from friends and colleagues. We see them in e-spam and text-spam....
Real Estate Logic – Time and price
I have addressed this topic before, but a conversation that I had with a current client recently has inspired me to write about it...
KidsMatter 2 Us – Kindness Counts Challenge is underway, join the movement
The Kindness Counts Challenge is a special initiative underway led by the Community Youth Team (CYT), a coalition of 36 youth-serving organizations who work...
Visit Naperville – Perfect for your family staycation
Naperville has incredible options right here for a family staycation - the perfect spot to make memories with your crew.
Consider a stay at one...