Columnists
Focus on Safety – How much is too much?
Spring has finally sprung and so have social events that often include the consumption of alcohol. From weddings and graduations to outdoor barbeques, alcohol...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Music in the digital age
Working with artists and having many friends involved in the music business, I discuss the current musical climate often.
In our digital age, purchasing music...
Fire Prevention 24-7 – Spring?
I think it is safe to say that spring has finally sprung! When you are doing your spring cleaning, pay extra attention to your...
Naperville Gardener – The truth about perennials
I love perennials, and when I was new to gardening I believed they would live forever, healthy and gorgeous, without much effort. Was I...
GREAT TRADITIONS: The Annual Letter Carriers’ Food Drive
I joined the staff of Loaves and Fishes Community services six years ago and this coming May 12, I will participate in my seventh...
Pet Words of Wisdom – Wacky Weather
It’s May. Shouldn’t it be warm now?
This wacky weather has put us late into pond season. We are just now finishing setting up our...
Real Estate Logic – Should You Counter a Low Offer?
Nothing can be more frustrating than to have your home on the market for a long time without ever receiving an offer. Even more...
May Editor’s Notes
Whenever the merry month of May rolls around, I’m mindful that the end of the month presents Memorial Day, a special day to remember...
Exchange Happenings – Youth scholarships
One of the most popular Exchange youth projects is the Youth of the Month/Year Award.
This award recognizes hard-working high school students who attain high...
Autism Awareness beyond April
In April, we make people aware of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and the impact it has on the lives of so many in our...
Video Voice – ‘The Survey Says…’
Growing up in the 1970s, I used to love hearing Richard Dawson utter these three words on ABC’s popular daytime game show, “Family Feud.”...
Independent Maps = Fair Elections in Illinois
Above / From his office in the Stratton Building in Springfield, Representative Grant Wehrli helps readers understand where he sits in the State Capitol....
Equal Fun for Everyone – Summer Camp: Making Magical Memories
Summer camp is like a blank canvas just waiting to be filled with memories yet to be made.
Imagine the arts and crafts that will...
The Curious Curator – A Little More and a Little Less
Have you ever read the poem, “What We Need” engraved on a grey, granite stone located on the Riverwalk?
Did you know that the eight-line...
Senior Voices – What do you know about Illinois license plates?
There are two different kinds of licenses needed – a driver’s license and a car license plates. Last month I talked about Driver’s license....
Art Talk – Voices of a new generation
Ask Neveen Michael, president of the Young Naperville Singers (YNS), "What's new?" and prepare yourself for an animated rundown of exciting activities on tap...
Career College Graduation
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation will proudly present fifteen new Career College Graduates at 1PM on May 18, at the Naperville Marriott. If you love...
Science Corner – Imagine Millions, Billions and Trillions
What’s the difference between a million and a billion? If you answer “Just one letter” you are literally correct, and for most of us...
Nutrition Knowledge – Hydration Planning
Proper hydration is essential to all our body processes, including our digestion and elimination. The water we take in is distributed through our bloodstream...
Naperville Gardener – No fooling! It’s time to start gardening!
Daylight saving time makes the days last longer, so stroll around your home in the early evening hours. Take a notepad with you and...
