Columnists
Focus on Safety – Protecting seniors
Naperville has a growing senior population, many of whom have lived in Naperville for most of their lives. Our seniors have been instrumental in...
The Local Pulse – SAFE-T Act
Few issues are as polarizing as gun control. Similarly, the pre-trial treatment of people charged with crimes also elicits strong emotions on both sides....
Continue business-friendly policies
“The Mountains are calling, and I must go.” –John Muir
This is my farewell article as the Director of Government Affairs at the NACC. After...
Movies with Tarek – ‘Day Shift’
The humor in Day Shift, a vampire action and comedy flick from Netflix, is innovative, especially in its use of the fine art of...
North Central College: Financial Aid 101
By Kevin Towns,
Director of Financial Aid, North Central College
Schools and colleges across the country—including here at North Central College—are still in “back to...
Growing up in Naperville – Correctly remembering the past
As a young boy growing up in Naperville—or any place else, for that matter—facts of events, things, experiences, if remembered, sometimes become a little...
Naperville Gardener – Super Power of the Month: I’m Still ‘Young at Heart!’
Every September I breathe in the crisp fall air with a sense of anticipation that new experiences and new friends are in my future....
Transitions – Nyota Uhura: Freedom Star
This column is dedicated to the memory of Nichelle Nichols who for many years played the iconic Star Trek character Nyota Uhura. (Uhura is...
Nutrition Knowledge – Shine the light for our gut
Regular readers of my column know how much I stress the importance of Vitamin D for our immune system and subsequently our overall health....
Real Life – Renewed
When I read the March 2022 World Health Organization news release that based on their scientific study, in the first year of the COVID-19...
Little Friends – A new team model… more innovation for Krejci Academy
Over the past year, our Educational Services team has been working hard on developing new ways to support the children we serve dealing with...
Postmaster, Village Trustee and President, son of Joseph Naper
Robert Naper was born about 1825 in Ashtabula, Ashtabula County, Ohio, the first child of Captain Joseph Naper and Almeda Landon.
He came with his...
KidsMatter 2 Us – Volunteer Fair is set for October 17
This is my favorite time of year! Back-to-School time is a great opportunity for a fresh start, new school supplies, new friends, and opportunities...
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation: Milestones
Milestones can be lovely stepping stones! A landing spot to look back on where you were and look forward to all the good still...
World View from the Sister Cities – Art with a cause
In just a few short weeks, the Naperville Hispanic Heritage Festival, hosted on Sat., Sept. 17, by Naperville Sister Cities, will take place in...
Fire Prevention 24-7 – Prepare, practice and prevent for public safety
It’s hard to believe that fall is right around the corner! And the thing we look most forward to is opening our doors in...
Art Talk – Riverwalk Fine Art Fair: One of the best in the country
Naperville Art League’s Riverwalk Fine Art Fair (RFAF) has been in the spotlight since its launch in 1985.
In its inaugural year, the fair gained...
Loaves and Fishes: And… Action!
The recent and rapid rise in the number of people needing help from Loaves & Fishes has been significant. Many of our clients are...
A few armed forces Stats
It’s hard to believe that it’s been 21 years since the attack on September 11. Two of our sons were serving in the Navy...
Visit Naperville – We have your meetings and events covered
Look no further than Naperville for a plethora of meeting options, both large and small. For corporate, social or fundraising events, we have a...
Latest News
Local residents invite canine owners to ‘walk your dog down the aisle into history’
Naperville neighbors Deb Waite and Jen Dietz, both members of New Start Dog Rescue, invite dog owners to “walk your dog down the aisle...
