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Word of Mouth – Why they call it ‘practice’

At first I was going to title this column “What they don’t teach you in dental school.” However, there are a lot of dental schools...

Focus on Safety – Burglary prevention

Whether you are traveling out of town for spring break or running to the grocery store, it is important to keep your property safe....

Fire Prevention 24-7 – Naperville launches free, safe and convenient sharps disposal program

Naperville recently launched the Residential Sharps Disposal Program through a grant from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA). By properly disposing of sharps, residents...

Our Voices – Adult day services: What are they and why are they important?

What are “adult day services”? Firstly, they differ from seniors’ centers, which are often community centers or park district programs in which seniors participate. Adult...

Diveheart: Stories from the – Heart Challenge by Choice

I first met Marine Corps Veteran and Naperville Police Officer Steve Woodham through the Aurora Veterans Center in the spring of 2017. Diveheart was...

The Y – Spring into a season of play and growth

March is a month all about potential — the potential for change, progress and fun! Here at the Fry Family YMCA, spring is more...

Naperville Gardener – Did you know that…?

Did you know, most organizations welcome new members and encourage anyone interested to attend meetings and activities? The Naperville Garden Club embraces this welcoming...

Real Life – Marching on

It may be a mere fifteen degrees out there, but the hyacinths and daffodils are pushing through the mulch. Robins are hopping, I have...

Transitions – Eighty years of Rosie the Riveter

My first cousin, Roxie, was a generation older than me. She was a beautiful woman. She also had the saltiest language of any man...

WDSRA: Summer vibes

Weather around here sure can be unpredictable. One day it feels like winter will never end and the next like spring is beckoning. Well, here...

Nutrition Knowledge – The skinny on fat

Fat is a macronutrient along with protein and carbohydrates. We need fat! Our brain is 60% fat and we need those essential fatty acids...

Ray Chinese School plans open house May 4

In Chinese culture, Chinese New Year is kind of like Christmas, Thanksgiving, and the Super Bowl all rolled into one. So, if Chinese New...

Son follows father, in Naperville

Benjamin Joseph Slick was born June 23, 1849, in Naperville, DuPage County, Illinois, the son of Daniel Slick and Margaret Schwilly. He married Margaret Yost,...

Estate Planning, the Blueprint of your Legacy – It’s never too early to begin estate planning

The beginning of every new year brings excitement and opportunity to start fresh. A New Year’s resolution – a 4,000-year-old tradition – means setting a...

Art Talk – Chicago Sinfonietta: Celebrating Women’s History Month

Passionate, distinctive, masterful, evocative. These are just a few adjectives that describe ECHO, Chicago Sinfonietta's upcoming performance at Wentz Concert Hall, 171 E. Chicago...
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Movies with Tarek: ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’

The adventures of Poe are continued in a creative adventure in Kung Fu Panda 4. With Jack Black still starring as the voice of Poe, his dialogue and humor are featured in this entertaining, family-friendly film. Kung...

Loaves & Fishes: Culinary creativity soars as the power of community provides

Naperville residents, brace yourselves for an evening of culinary thrills as Loaves & Fishes presents its eagerly anticipated annual event, Chef Showdown, on April...

The Way I see it – RIP Toby Keith

On June 30, 2017, I was conducting escort duties for three WWII Veterans from the Judd Kendall VFW Post. I had to bring them...

Visit Naperville – Spring break fun awaits

Spring Break season is upon us, and we’ve got tons of ideas on how to make the most of your time off and make...

KidsMatter 2 Us – Building healthy cell phone habits in tweens and teens

Do your teens suffer from “nomophobia,” or the fear of being without their phones? Classified as a behavioral addiction by researchers, the effects of...

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