Columnists
A Common Goal to Move Up
By Maria McTarnaghan
The first of sixteen weekly sessions of the Moving Up program began on a cold, dark January evening. So many of the...
Transitions – DNR: The importance of communication
Last month my nephew and I agreed to a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order for my mother. As co-guardians, we had separately agonized about telling the other...
Real Life – Rolling with the punches
On a recent trip with my husband’s side of the family, in addition to the fantastic itinerary, we had a chance to share stories,...
Positively Health – What are you looking at?
One day while reading in the living room of the retirement home where she lived, Mildred glimpsed a woman on the opposite side of...
The Y – 173 years of the YMCA
Recently the YMCA in the United States celebrated its 173rd Anniversary. Today, the Y engages more than 10,000 neighborhoods across the U.S. We are...
Raise Your Play IQ – Splish and splash to critical thinking: water play
by Alix Tonsgard
Few children can resist the draw to play in water, and who can blame them. Water is fascinating, fun, and multifaceted. Maybe...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Shokker
This month I wanted to give you a little background on my musical upbringing and introduce you to a Chicago-based hard rock band called...
Focus on Safety – National Night Out & other citywide events
The City of Naperville is excited to once again have three days of National Night Out events this July/August. National Night Out is a...
Pet Words of Wisdom – Summer changes, some are good
This summer seems to be a more-than-usual season of changes. Construction challenges, staff challenges, interesting weather, too.
And get this... With our new point-of-sale system,...
Real Estate Logic – Would you buy it at this price?
If you ask too much for your house when putting it on the market, you should ask yourself if you would pay this price...
Little Friends’ Serendipity Resale Shop
Shoppers from all walks of life have found that a trip to downtown Naperville can be made complete with a visit to Little Friends’...
Veterans in Touch – Think of your family
Do you know where your DD-214 or discharge papers are located? In the past month we have had four separate instances where the Veteran...
Naperville Gardener – Fireworks in flowers
Coincidence? I don’t think so!
As I look around my gardens, it seems to me that many of my flowers know that it’s July and...
Journey with Autism – Pause to appreciate freedom on Independence Day
Greater than words can express is the kind of freedom we possess in this country. Flags and fireworks and food on grills will fill...
Video Voice – Tennis anyone?
As Americans prepare to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, across the pond Brits are preparing to play host to the international world of tennis....
Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – The ‘extreme right wing’ property tax agenda
Update, July 20, 2017 /Â The income tax hike passed by Madigan, helped by tax-and-spend Republicans, does nothing to fix the structural financial problems of...
Exchange Happenings – The Exchange Club of Naperville’s Ribfest 2017
The Exchange Club of Naperville was chartered in 1987 to help eliminate child abuse and domestic violence in our community, to promote Americanism and...
Remember essential fire safety tips during Independence Day celebrations
Above / For the safety of everybody, remember discharging of airborne paper lanterns and other fireworks is dangerous and a violation of state law.
The...
Equal Fun for Everyone – USA Boccia Nationals comes to Naperville
Synergy Adaptive Athletics is hosting the USA Boccia Nationals Tournament July 5-9 in Naperville. In the world of adaptive sports…this is huge!
Over 200 athletes,...
Labor of Love: KidsCare2
By Jim and Patrice Lia
When Loaves & Fishes moved into our current building back in 2011, more and more groups of adults wanted to...
