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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...
Little Friends: We can measure individual wellness… here is how
I have often admitted my interest in pursuing new and innovative approaches to helping the people we serve at Little Friends. Recently I had...
Family fun in March
March 2024 promises to be a fun month for the people in Naperville. The West Suburban Irish have been working hard to make sure...
March Editor’s Notes
Do you think if Mel Brooks had co-written, produced and directed his 1987 comedy Spaceballs in Scotland, “They’ve gone to tartan” would be as...
Movies with Tarek: ‘Dune: Part Two’
“A longstanding dream of mine is to adapt Dune, but it’s a long process to get the rights, and I don’t think I will...
Movies with Tarek – ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
The songs of Bob Marley are monumental and loaded with appreciation for life. Marley’s mission was to shine with empathy and build better relationships...
Sales Focus – 24 ways to heat up your sales in 2024
2023 ended over a month ago. Now what are you going to do? Start working on these 24 activities and your 2024 could be...
Real Estate Logic – Tips for moving with kids
Even under the simplest of conditions, moving can still be a hassle. But once you add kids into the equation, the process can become...
Focus on Safety – Frauds and scams
Every day scammers are trying to separate you from your money. The seven members of the Naperville Police Financial Crimes Unit, composed of a...
Fire Prevention 24-7 – Safety tips for lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are increasingly found in devices and systems that the public use or interact with daily. Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds...
Diveheart: Stories from the Heart – Diving on the autism spectrum
I met Kristina Jacobson years ago at one of our Diveheart Scuba Experience programs. I discovered that she was born in Russia and adopted...
The Y – Find a heart-healthy February at the Fry Family Y
From Valentine’s Day to American Heart Month, there’s a lot to celebrate as we dive into a heart-conscious February! Here at the Fry Family...
Naperville Gardener – Did you know that…?
Did you know if you want to grow an unusual houseplant, you need look no further than the produce section of your favorite grocery...
Transitions – Blacks in Westerns
Recently, I was sharing a modern-day Western script with a film agent, and he asked if I liked Westerns, which I do. As a...
Real Life – Bouncing back
Writing the annual holiday letter forces me to pause at the busiest time of the year and take stock of what has unfolded over...
Alfred Rubin
Alfred Rubin was born December 10, 1920, in Naperville, Illinois, the son of Samuel Rubin and Anna Pomerantz. He had a younger brother, Norman....
Movies with Tarek – Tarek’s top ten films of 2023
2023 has been one wild ride of diverse movie experiences. I have seen countless movies, attended festivals, and expanded my horizons. While the biggest...
