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DuPage County Health Department announces launch of WIC mobile clinics
DuPage County Report
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program will allow more pregnant women and families with young children...
Movies with Tarek – ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’
There are many detective thrillers that the world loves. Many of these movies involve politics, corrupt governments or businesses, and people who want “payback”...
Constable, Sheriff, Village President, Lawyer, Judge
Above / Robert Nelson "Ned" Murray (Photo courtesy Tim Ory)
Robert Nelson “Ned” Murray was born July 26, 1815, in Argyle, Washington County, New York,...
WDSRA: Grow, connect and discover through recreation
At the heart of the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) is the ability for every individual with a special need to grow as...
Naperville Gardener – No home should be without… a mother-in law!
What I really mean is that wonderful, indestructible houseplant sansevieria, also known as “mother-in-law’s tongue.” This amazing plant is on a list of “The...
Naperville Municipal Band now is accepting bake sale sponsor applications for summer concerts
Above / Apply now for the lottery to host a fundraising bake sale during the Naperville Municipal Band summer concert series in Central Park....
OPINION – Positively Naperville Letters to the Editor
Above / Early in-person voting begins at the Naperville Municipal Center on March 20 and is available daily until April 3, 2023. Scroll down...
Naperville Fire Department responds to structure fire on Ishnala Drive
At 5:43AM on Sunday, March 19, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a notification on their board for the activated fire alarm in...
Merchant, banker, coroner, village trustee
Henry Loomis Peaslee was born August 13, 1810, in Burlington, Chittenden County, Vermont. He was the second child of Robert Peaslee and Amanda Loomis....
Growing up in Naperville – Drawn toward the art of teaching music
Above / Ron Keller, pictured here in 1969, has been a member of the Naperville Municipal Band since 1954. (PN File Photo)
This column, “Growing...
Transitions – A tangible difference with fabric
I have been quilting for close to 30 years. I learned because I wanted to make quilts for my young daughters from fabric leftover...
Bond Denied for Aurora Man Accused in Naperville Shooting
The following is a joint release issued by the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office and the Naperville Police Department.
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin...
North Central College – A Fresh Start: Transferring from One College to Another
by Heather Breed
Senior Director of Undergraduate Admission
As winter turns to spring, college-bound high school seniors are finalizing decisions about which postsecondary institution to attend....
Community wins big in 14th Annual Naperville Sunrise Rotary St. Paddy’s Day 5K
The 14th Annual St. Paddy’s Day 5K presented by Naperville Sunrise Rotary stepped off on Sat., March 11, 2023, with 1,026 runners, walkers, and...
Art Talk – Sorry, not sorry
“She doesn't have to choose between being gentle or being fierce. Both exist in nature, and both exist in her. That's ok. She'll know...
DuPage County Stormwater Management Names Water Quality Grant Recipients
DuPage County Report
The DuPage County Stormwater Management Planning Committee voted recently to approve the 2023 recipients of the County’s Water Quality Improvement Program grant....
Things to do around Naperville this weekend: March 17-19
Friday
Downtown Naperville Spring Savings Pass / All month in downtown Naperville / Spring savings are around every corner in downtown Naperville. Come shop, dine,...
Former Good Shepherd Youth Minister returns to lead the church
Above / Good Shepherd Church in Naperville welcomes new Senior Minister Tara Beth Leach. (Photo courtesy Good Shepherd Church)
Good Shepherd Church recently named Pastor...
The Y – Let’s get ready to grow at the Y
Spring is right around the corner, despite what that silly groundhog says! And like the blossoming flowers and sprouting leaves, our excitement for youth...
Nutrition Knowledge – Simple planning
One of the most important things we can do to stay healthy is have a plan for our meals. This keeps us out of...