Near the end of December, we announced that North Central College had reached an agreement with Little Friends to acquire the property that has been our Napervi...
I think I get this whole “history” thing now.
I never performed well in history classes, and have never been one to look behind me. But, since I have been en...
As someone who immigrated to America, spent many years working on a green card as a ‘U.S. permanent resident’ and then applied and received U.S. citizenship jus...
Out of a list of possible career paths, which would you choose? Here are your options: A. CEO of a public relations firm; B. Beloved pastor; C. Published author...
The General Assembly recently heard Governor Pritzker’s budget address, which serves as the blueprint for budget discussions for the next fiscal year. Leading u...
Many of the first Irish immigrants to Naperville were farmers and laborers. A quick review of the 1860 census reveals that there were 23 Irish-born people livin...
When giving community presentations on burglary prevention, I am often asked about security cameras and video doorbells. When used in addition to traditional ho...
It’s time to start thinking about summer! Online registration for Safety Town begins at 6PM Fri., April 5, 2019.
The Safety Town Summer Program is a week-lon...
I heard a saying years ago that said we are all “a drop of intellect in a sea of emotion.” I think that there is a lot of truth in this. I know emotion plays a ...
You can lend a helping hand and feel good. You never know where that will lead!
I am so glad February is over. That little month was cold, dark and slippery....
On February 13, CBS This Morning featured a report on the substandard conditions found in military housing. Later that day the Senate Armed Services Committee w...
Join us from 5PM to 9PM on Sat., April 13, for a new Exchange Club of Naperville event called Bingo, Bags & Brew at Players Sports Complex, 1740 Quincy, Nap...
It’s hard to think summer in Chicago in March. But at WDSRA, our heads are already filled with thoughts of sunshine, swimming and camp adventures. We want you t...
When our winter weather is at its "winteriest," our son Christian loves to call and remind us how much he is enjoying living in Arizona.
During the polar vor...
To celebrate the fresh face of spring, Turning Pointe will launch a new look this month. A reimagined logo and website to welcome all to our work.
Each day i...
Where have I been? How did this escape me? When did our postage go up in price? I have a big box of 8.5 x 11 white envelopes with my return address printed on i...
Well, here we are about 65 or 70 days after some of you made New Year's resolutions, or should I say 'having wishful thoughts about unachievable goals."
Do t...
There is a very old children’s book called “Caps for Sale.” It is a folk tale about a peddler who travels the countryside with a stack of hats on his head calli...
This third month of the year welcomes many firsts – the first crocus, the first daffodil, the first earthworm and the first day of spring.
This month of the ...
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 experienced so far in 2019 have...
