Culture /Arts
End of An Era: Van Oyen Signs Off with Final Performance at North Central College on April 11
Experience the final concert with Dr. Lawrence Van Oyen on stage in Wentz Concert Hall, located in the North Central College Fine and Performing...
Transitions – Not Just Movies for Nerds: ‘The Martian’ and ‘Hail Mary’
Last month, Hail Mary was released to theaters, the second movie made from a book written by Andy Weir – a certified nerd, former...
Experience Easter Sunday with peaceful reflection among joys of nature
"Easter Greeting" from the vintage postcards collected by historian Bryan Ogg. (PN File Photo)
For the first time, last evening we attended the Solemn Easter...
Musical Lineup for the 2026 Naperville Last Fling Announced
Above / What are the words to the 1925 hit song? "I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream... Rah, Rah, Rah!"...
Naperville Chorus Celebrates 50th Anniversary at Wentz Hall
The Naperville Chorus will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a special concert, Opera Choruses & Great Choral Classics, at 4PM on Sunday, April 19...
Movies With Tarek – ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’
This sequel is fun. It drags a bit, but fantasy keeps the momentum going in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.
Directed by Aaron Horvath, Michael...
Naperville Art League Celebrates 15 Years of Open Studio Sessions
The Naperville Art League marks its 15th year of hosting Open Studio art sessions.
Artists meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30PM at the...
Naperville Woman’s Club News – Investing in Imagination: Why Youth Art Matters
As our world changes and technology advances, I’ve been reflecting on something essential but often overlooked: the lasting value of art in our community,...
Here we go again, trying to get the lead out before National Pencil Day ends
Above / Though their erasers are not so great, our sharpened pencil collection includes logos of local high schools and businesses printed on the...
The City of Naperville Launches 2026 National Community Survey
Public safety is pictured front and center throughout the community and along the DuPage River. Thanks to everybody who helps keep the community safe...
Movies With Tarek – ‘Project Hail Mary’
A breathtaking space adventure that will blow the audience’s minds. An audacious book adaptation that feels like a new world of spectacular elements.
Project Hail...
Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: March 27-29
Discover an exciting weekend in Naperville with a variety of things to do. Enjoy delicious dining options for every taste, catch live concerts and...
Big Ten impressive showing in March Madness includes Illinois
Above / Every summer during Thursday evening Naperville Municipal Band Concerts in Central Park, many band fans show their college school spirit via collapsible...
Photo Gallery: Naperville Municipal Band Winter Concert 3/22/2026
The Naperville Municipal Band performed with the Waubonsie Valley Wind Ensemble on Sunday, March 22, in the newly renovated Waubonsie Valley High School auditorium....
Primary Race Leads to Midterm General Election on Nov. 3, 2026
Above / The 2026 Midterm General Election is set for Tues., Nov. 3. Here's hoping, more than ever, for an enthusiastic and educated turnout...
Naperville Woman’s Club News – Candlelit Evening Offers Soothing Classical & Contemporary Music
The Naperville Woman’s Club will host an Illumination Concert on Fri., April 24, featuring the evocative, globally-inspired music of Quartet 61. Set in the...
Mark Stanley Schmidt: Master Mason Served Many in Naperville
Mark Stanley Schmidt was born April 5, 1906, in Polo, Ogle County, Illinois, the son of Rev. Louis Carl Schmidt and Mabel Catherine Mohr.
Mark...
It’s a Big Orange Day for Illinois, followed by St. Baldricks on Friday
Above / With support from his family and friends, Paul Felstrup is ready for his another head shave in support of St. Baldrick's. He's...
Nutrition Knowledge – A Spoonful of Sugar?
Added sugars and naturally occurring sugars both raise blood glucose—but they don’t affect the body in the same way.
All sugars are carbohydrates, and during...
Annual Arbor Day Tree Sale Begins Online at 8AM March 23
All orders take place online with a drive-thru tree pickup on Sat., April 25, at the Public Works Service Center, 180 Fort Hill Drive...