Columnists
The Children’s Policeman
Edward Fairbanks was born July 30, 1871, in Ballinafad, County Sligo, Ireland, the son of Edward Fairbanks and Martha Maguire. Ed was the oldest...
Sharing and Caring – Leaving a Legacy
No matter if we are in our 30s and 40s raising children or 60s and retired, we all will leave some kind of mark...
Naperville Gardener – If Only We Knew Then What We Know Now
When we moved to our new subdivision in 1992, our neighbors were new, too, and we shared the excitement of making new friends, turning...
Transitions – Fire and Smoke
We are accustomed to news of forest fires affecting the West, but not in Chicagoland. We are now, after Canada's recent smoke-belchers. The forest...
Real Life – Going Deep
When my youngest son and I get together to wind down our day in front of some entertainment, he chooses shows he and his...
Columnist Is Ready To Continue Life’s Journey
Throughout my time as Positively Naperville’s student columnist, I've written about books and Broadway, debate and digital privacy, growing up and getting older. Somewhere...
Art Talk – A Decade of Elevating the Arts in DuPage County
Ten years ago, Naperville was buzzing with new growth and fresh energy. The Fort Hill Activity Center first opened its doors to the delight...
Engaging Aging – Golden Age Summit To Empower Seniors on September 18
Older adults and their families are invited to attend the Golden Age Summit on September 18, a free community event hosted by the new...
Nutrition Knowledge – Sugar and the Gut Microbiome
The gut microbiome—made up of trillions of bacteria living in the digestive tract—plays a central role in digestion, immune function and overall health. What...
Ed’s Many Hats – Drive up Mount Trashmore
In 1992 Kath and I started house hunting around Naperville. We found a house with a barn and pasture on Hemlock, a block off...
Fire Prevention 24-7 – Get Ready for One of Naperville’s Favorite Fall Traditions
Fall is just around the corner, and we can't wait to welcome you to the 2026 Public Safety Open House! Join the Naperville Fire...
Focus on Safety – Back-To-School Digital Safety Starts at Home
As summer comes to an end and students head back to school, families are busy shopping for supplies, adjusting routines and preparing for a...
America 250: Words of Presidential Wisdom
It was fun celebrating our nation’s 250th Birthday, but if we go back to 1776, the colonists were not celebrating yet. King George probably...
Nuclear Notes: Illinois’ Nuclear Neighborhoods
Fact: No town or county in the U.S. has ever been damaged by an accident at the local nuclear power plant. But how do...
Word of Mouth – Your Dentures Don’t Fit? You Have Options
If your dentures no longer fit comfortably, you're not alone. Changes in your jawbone, gum tissue and facial structure are natural over time, especially...
Kidsmatter 2 Us – The Benefits of Being a Volunteer
Want to make the end of summer or upcoming school year special? Try volunteering! Volunteering provides many benefits for teens and families.
What can teens...
Visit Naperville – From Campus to Community: Welcome to Naperville!
Every August, North Central College welcomes a new class of students eager to begin an exciting new chapter. Along with them come parents, siblings,...
Little Friends: Access to New Resources To Help Families
For the past several years, Little Friends has been working on creating a sensory-friendly environment to provide much needed health and other personal services...
Lizzy’s Fund: The Dog Days of Summer: What Does the Idiom Really Mean?
Mid August marks the end of the "Dog Days of Summer". This period, typically from July 3 through August 11, refers to the hottest,...
August Editor’s Notes
As the end of July approached, seems like every step into the bank or around the block, folks would mention they couldn’t believe summer...