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Sharing and Caring – Quarterly Giving, Local Impact
Since this column is about sharing and caring about others, I wanted to introduce you to an organization you might not know about. It...
Engaging Aging – Hearing Health is Brain Health
Most people think of hearing loss as simply turning up the television or asking others to repeat themselves. However, the hidden effects of hearing...
Focus on Safety – Protecting Our Seniors
Naperville is proud to be home to a growing community of older adults, many of whom have spent decades contributing to the character, strength...
Fire Prevention 24-7 – Public Safety Open House Returns Sept. 26
It's September... and that can only mean one thing... OPEN HOUSE!
Save the Date! We’re excited to invite you to our annual Public Safety Open...
Visit Naperville – Two Distinct Hotels, One Meeting Destination
When it comes to hosting a corporate meeting outside of Chicago, having two very different hotel experiences within one suburban city is something special....
Photo Gallery: 13th Annual Judd-a-Thon 0.1k
The Judd-a-thon 0.1K Fun Run stepped off at 10:01AM. on Sunday, September 13, and once again proved why this pint-sized race has become one...
Word of Mouth – Dental Implants 101: ‘Mini’ vs. Larger Diameter Options
When considering dental implants, you've likely heard about or seen both “mini-implants" and “traditional” larger diameter implants. Both options have a long history of...
Nuclear Notes: A Very Brief History of Energy
Until the 18th century, energy was what we now call “renewable.” The fuels for cooking, heating, making clay vessels and metalworking were dirty: animal...
Art Talk – On Art, Anxiety and Survival
It was Sept. 16, 2001. I remember sitting in church before the service started, where an uneasiness cast an unusual pall over the nave....
Celebrate the Cultures of the World with Naperville Sister Cities Foundation today, Sept. 12
Dancers representing cultures from throughout the world as well as musicians are prepared to entertain now through 9PM today, Sept. 12, on stage at...
Naperville Marks 25th Anniversary of Sept. 11 at Cmdr. Dan Shanower Memorial
Under clear skies and warm late afternoon sun, a large crowd gathered along the Naperville Riverwalk Friday evening for the 25th anniversary observance of...
Naperville Police Chief Addresses Community on License Plate Readers
Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres addresses the community on how license plate readers help solve crimes — and the policies in place to prevent...
Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: September 11-13
Looking for the best things to do in Naperville this Weekend? From downtown dining, shopping and live music to relaxing walks along the Riverwalk,...
Why Indoor Air Quality Matters in Every Home
We often think about the temperature inside our homes, but the quality of the air we breathe is just as important. According to the...
Naperville Labor Day Parade features The Good Old Toys
Back in 1966, the Last Fling was born on Labor Day weekend with a lot of help from the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce....
United Colonies To United States
For my monthly column, I intended to continue writing about events from 1776. Did you know that on September 9, 1776, the Second Continental...
The Way I See It – 9/11 Memories Revisited
Anniversaries highlight memorable milestones; some are celebratory like PN’s 25th year in print! Others, unfortunately, are a time for reflective grief. To mark the...
Naper Nostalgia: Naperville 9/11 Shanower Memorial
Back in June 2002, CBS Channel 2 News was at the site of the future Commander Dan Shanower September 11 Memorial to interview Congresswoman...
Little Friends: Questions About Vaccinations and Their Relationship to Autism
Late in August we went to dinner with dear friends and on the drive to the restaurant, I was asked if I had read...
Visit Public Art Stationed in Burlington Square Park
Artist Dodie Mondero recently spent two days putting up scaffolding and restoring the 1923 sculpture titled "The Spirit of the American Navy," located in...