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Movies with Tarek: ‘BARDO, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths’
Alejandro G. Inarritu is a revolutionary director. On top of making numerous award-winning films, he can also direct a masterpiece about a filmmaker. BARDO,...
Art Talk – Jazz up your holidays with Naperville Chorus
Naperville Chorus celebrates the most wonderful time of the year by "Swingin' into Christmas with The Pete Ellman Big Band." The concert, featuring jazz...
TubaChristmas returns to downtown Naperville on Sat., Dec. 10
Above / The longtime tradition of TubaChristmas is set to entertain during the holiday season at 11AM Sat., Dec. 10 in front of US...
Movies with Tarek: ‘The Fabelmans’
I love movies. I've had a fascination with cinema since a young age, and I love writing reviews about the movies I watch. Steven...
Honor loved ones with dove ornaments on ‘Tree of Remembrance’
Above / Beidelman-Kunsch, located at 516 S. Washington Street in downtown Naperville, is opening its doors to welcome families and friends to honor their...
Naperville rocks from West Wind to Riverwalk to North Central College
Above / At least one family of Naperville residents puts the big rock in their front yard to good use to celebrate all-American holidays!...
25th Annual Turkey Trot is set for Thanksgiving Day
Above / Good old signs of inflatable turkeys that are traditionally present along Naperville/Plainfield Road remind passersby that the Thanksgiving Day Naperville Noon Lions...
Holiday catalogs and toys from the 20th century to today on display in Naper Settlement’s new exhibit
Naper Settlement presents the history of the holiday season with images from vintage catalogs along with well-loved toys throughout the 20th century to today...
Consolidated Election Campaign kicks off for City Council / What’s the best way to get to know candidates?
Above / During every campaign season numerous local organizations plan public forums in order to inform voters where it matters most, right in the...
Cheers to ‘America the Beautiful’ and local events to celebrate Thanksgiving turkeys
Above / The beauty of the winding Riverwalk extension along the DuPage River between Hillside Road and Fredenhagen Park on a sunny November day...
Quigley’s Irish Pub marks first 24 years in downtown Naperville
Above / Weather permitting, this beautiful ElDorado has been seen parked near Quigley's Irish Pub where patrons gather to create fond memories EDAQ, aka...
Movies with Tarek: ‘The Menu’
As a foodie, The Menu spoke to me on many levels. The subjects of food operations and related quality factors appealed to my taste. With Ralph...
Nutrition Knowledge – A sweet spot for the gut
We all hear that too much sugar is not healthy, but why exactly? Let’s start by understanding the difference between naturally occurring sugar and...
Growing up in Naperville – Sausage making
In mid-October my granddaughter, my wife and I continued a family tradition that was brought to Naperville from Germany in 1851!
My great-grandfather, Adam Keller,...
Art Talk – In concert with the season
NaperVoice, Naperville’s newest choir group, asks, “For what are you most grateful?” The nonprofit, formed and incorporated just over a year ago, posed the...
North Central College Department of Theatre will stage ‘Next to Normal’ Dec. 1-4
Above / North Central College Department of Theatre is set to present the Broadway hit 'Next to Normal' at Meiley Swallow Hall, located at...
Naperville’s resident amateur photographer, merchant and first taxicab business owner
Eli Franklin Stark was born Aug. 23, 1873, on the family farm at 87th Street and Book Road in Wheatland Township, Will County, Illinois....
Century Walk: Veterans Day Public Art
Most certainly November is known for Thanksgiving. However let’s not forget another national holiday, Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day. November 11 is...
Naperville Gardener – Super Power of the Month… I can bake cookies! Lots of cookies!
The best display of cookies that you will ever see will be at the Holiday Market of the Naperville Garden Club’s Cup of Cheer™....
Movies with Tarek – ‘Raymond & Ray’
Films that gear on siblings and struggles appeal to me deeply. They typically involve elements that are either harsh or easy to dismiss. Raymond and...
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North Central College – The gift of coffee that does good
By Amy Rogers, North Central Coffee Lab Operations Manager
Does your holiday gift-giving list include any coffee lovers? Perhaps you’d like some new morning brew...
