Columnists
Nutrition Knowledge – Healthy, happy holidays!
Well, the holidays have started and December is usually filled with opportunities to gather with friends, family and co-workers, and it is usually over...
Holiday Extravaganza
Turning Pointe has the perfect gift for you this season.
As tangible evidence of goals accomplished by our students, beautiful gifts and wares will be...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Bohemian Rhapsody
Let me start by saying that I don’t fancy myself a movie critic, but there seems to be an elephant called Bohemian Rhapsody in almost every...
Senior Voices – Holiday mood
Christmas is one of my favorite times of the year. Reason? Because people are in a cheerful, happy mood. Most of them.
There are, of...
Exchange Happenings – The gift of giving
Part of being a member of the Exchange Club of Naperville is giving back to the community. The Community Service Committee devotes the months...
The Next Generation – Remembering Officer Friendly
It’s December and that means two things; the holidays and reflecting on the past year. This September marked the passing of Mr. Naperville, Mayor...
Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – Welcome to Naperville, Laughing Lincoln
Holiday season is about making dreams come true. Yes, that mostly applies to children who find a special wished-for item under the tree on...
Happy holidays from Little Friends
Every month we try to share something about Little Friends. Whether it is a story about our clients or the programs we offer the...
Real Life – Perking up
Somehow this summer got away from me. I suspect I am not alone.
There were plans. Some were physical goals. Others were recreational. Others still...
Naperville Gardener – Thanksgiving thoughts
I am thankful for my friends!
Because of Thanksgiving, November is a time when we are reminded to count our blessings. I try to be...
Video Voice – Game On!
What was your favorite TV game show growing up? Mine was “Family Feud.” The show debuted on ABC in 1976. I loved watching two...
Transportation and the Road to Self-Sufficiency
“Donate a Car, Transform a Life” is the tagline of the Loaves & Fishes car donation program.
The lack of affordable, convenient public transportation in...
Art Talk – And how do you top this?
As winter approaches, Naper Settlement will begin operating on reduced hours, but don't let that fool you: for the next two months the living...
Senior Voices – Task Force Board in charge of the Housing for Seniors Division
By Jim Hill, Sr.,
Guest Writer for Bev Frier
The Senior Task Force is working closely with the City of Naperville to reimagine the property...
Word of Mouth – New Year, New You
Early on in Dentistry, I learned that sometimes you just can’t have it all. Sometimes there are forces beyond your control that prevent you...
Exchange Happenings – Project HELP aims to enhance lives of families
In 1992, the Exchange Club established Project Help as a nonprofit organization in an effort to help parents achieve better parenting skills.
Project HELP, accredited...
Journey with Autism – Tell the truth for freedom
We are in a crisis of truth. The way it is changing our world is truly frightening and affects us all.
Truth is not our...
Stand Out – A charitable community
Naperville is filled with humanitarian, philanthropic and nonprofit organizations. These organizations thrive in Naperville because of the generosity of many Naperville residents. Either through...
Real Estate Logic – Why You Should Use a Real Estate Agent
If you have a background in sales, you may feel that you can sell your property without the assistance of a Realtor®. Of course,...
One Little Dog
By Bernie Slupik
For Lizzy’s Fund
Recently, at an event that Lizzy’s Fund attended, we were asked, “Does your organization really make a difference in...
