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Substandard conditions hit home
On February 13, CBS This Morning featured a report on the substandard conditions found in military housing. Later that day the Senate Armed Services...
Exchange Happenings – Bingo, bags and brew
Join us from 5PM to 9PM on Sat., April 13, for a new Exchange Club of Naperville event called Bingo, Bags & Brew at...
Equal Fun for Everyone – Work and Play at WDSRA this Summer
It’s hard to think summer in Chicago in March. But at WDSRA, our heads are already filled with thoughts of sunshine, swimming and camp...
Naperville Gardener – Spring is near
When our winter weather is at its "winteriest," our son Christian loves to call and remind us how much he is enjoying living in...
Community Support
To celebrate the fresh face of spring, Turning Pointe will launch a new look this month. A reimagined logo and website to welcome all...
Senior Voices: Post Office – Vote – Ben Franklin 284
Where have I been? How did this escape me? When did our postage go up in price? I have a big box of 8.5...
Ed’s Many Hats – How are your resolutions doin’?
Well, here we are about 65 or 70 days after some of you made New Year's resolutions, or should I say 'having wishful thoughts...
Veterans in Touch – THE PRICE OF A HAT
There is a very old children’s book called “Caps for Sale.” It is a folk tale about a peddler who travels the countryside with...
March Editor’s Notes
This third month of the year welcomes many firsts – the first crocus, the first daffodil, the first earthworm and the first day of...
The Next Generation – Connecting remotely
2019 is starting to pick up the pace. While January went on for an eternity, February has been speeding by. The two months we’ve...
Pet Words of Wisdom – We appreciate your loyalty
Thank goodness for March.
Retailers live in dread of the months of January and February. We made our money in December and, quite frankly, it...
Word of Mouth – Periodontal disease in children
February is Children’s dental health month, so it is appropriate to shed some light on a topic that most people do not realize exists—periodontal...
Science Corner – Beyond Ultima Thule – into Deepest Space
In 10 million years, will any signs of humanity remain on Earth’s surface? Nobody knows; possibly all the evidence will have been erased or...
Art Talk – …and their wishes were granted
Christmas came early for the Naperville Century Walk Corporation last December when it received a grant through the DuPage Foundation’s fall Community Needs cycle*....
Transitions – Retirement: Stepping into a new life
I know many people who are looking forward to retirement. They long to be snowbirds or move any place warmer. They’ll play golf, volunteer,...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Bill Idol to headline Ribfest July 3
Naperville Exchange Club’s Ribfest event has always been a special time for me and my family. We only went to one Ribfest before moving...
Raise Your Play IQ – Conversation Starters
by Alix Tonsgard
Does this scenario sound familiar? You pick your little one up from school, or maybe you are sitting at the dinner table,...
Real Life – Wintertide
Cabin fever came early this year. I am doing what I can to buck up.
I don’t remember feeling this way as a kid, most...
The History Detective – Looking for love in Naperville
In my research, I often find unique family names and places. With St. Valentine’s Day approaching, I wondered if there were any communities in...
Naperville Gardener – Have you ever heard sap rising?
The best thing about writing for you is that every month, I need to find something that you might find relevant to your gardening...
