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Nutrition Knowledge – The long game of fermentation
During the past several months we have covered a lot of information regarding our gut microbiota and gut health. We have discovered that our...
Little Friends – Importance of family support
Little Friends is on a fiscal year that ends at the end of every June. Like every other business, we look at opportunities where...
Moving forward
Above / Upon request, Otto wrote, "Here's a photo from either late elementary school (May Watts Elementary School) or early middle school (Hill Middle...
Naperville Kiwanis announces scholarship awards
The Kiwanis Club of Naperville recently presented its annual scholarship awards at DuPage River Park. Scholarship candidates consist of graduating seniors, members of of...
Start training for the VFW Judd-A-Thon
It was the final steps of the workout that seemed to literally crush my soul. It was early June, and I knew I would...
Century Walk: ‘Mr. and Mrs. Naperville’
According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, the Dog Days of summer are traditionally the 40 days beginning July 3 and ending August 11, which...
Name in the newspaper
When my sons were younger, I started a binder for each of them that contained their yearly school pictures, their report cards and little...
Important back-to-school notes from Naperville Police for a ‘Safer Naper’
Above / Naperville Police urge the entire community to make the City of Naperville “A Safer Naper” for all youngsters returning to school. If...
Celebrate every day with memories of special pups
In June, Lizzy’s Fund marked its 10th anniversary of service to homeless senior canines, and ever since founders of the special fund have been...
Door Dashers help get Loaves & Fishes food to those in need
As the line of vehicles outside our building continues to grow in record numbers, Loaves & Fishes continues to focus on making food accessible...
KidsMATTER 2 Us – Students learn leadership via KidsMatter
Years ago, KidsMatter recommended that students have an opportunity to serve on Naperville Boards and Commissions. Why? KidsMatter knows that it is important for...
2022-2023 school year is set to begin
Naperville Community Unit School District 203 (Early Childhood, K-12) serves nearly 17,000 students residing in Naperville, Lisle and Bolingbrook. Classes begin Aug. 17, 2022.
Indian...
K-9 Frisbee World Championships return Labor Day Weekend
The K-9 Frisbee World Championships again will be held over Labor Day weekend from 9:30AM to 4PM, Sat., Sept. 3, and again Sun., Sept....
August Editor’s Notes / Dogs and Dog Days
Above / Back in 2012, Karl-the-Girl-Dog was among six dogs that joined McGruff-the-Crime-Dog to introduce the dog patio at Meson Sabika. (See group photo...
Power of the people goes forward with all-American spirit
With more than 110 teammates, Team Nancy received acclaim as the largest team in the 2022 Naperville Walk for Pancreatic Research on July 17.
Team...
Naperville City Councilwoman Taylor withdraws from run for Illinois State Rep
Above / Pictured here to help recognize 2022 Earth Day during the Naperville City Council meeting on April 19, Councilwoman Jennifer Bruzan Taylor this...
Naperville Municipal Band summer concerts take the stage through August 11
Above / Against the backdrop of a large audience, Naperville Municipal Band Conductor Ron Keller leads the City band on stage at the Naperville...
August Events at Naper Settlement
Naper Settlement presents the following events and programs during August 2022. Summer Admission & Hours will be Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM-4PM and Sunday from 1-4PM...
Shop locally whenever possible / Note BBB alert to be wary of back-to-school shopping scams
Get to know your local business community and shop locally for school supplies, new clothes and shoes. According to the the news release from...
Today we’re remembering longtime friend Jon Ripsky and his wit and wisdom
Above: The photo above was provided by Jon Ripsky for the "Wit and Wisdom" he provided in a story he wrote for this publication...
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Apply now for 10-week Citizen Police Academy that begins Sept. 28, 2022
Above / Naperville Police Department, located at 1350 Aurora Avenue, is now accepting applications for its Fall Citizen Police Academy, a course that includes...
