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WDSRA –Autism Acceptance Month: Recreation as a Pathway To Belonging
April invites us to move beyond awareness and really lean into acceptance—welcoming individuals living with autism into the everyday spaces where community comes to...
Diveheart: Stories From the Heart – Can a Ventilator-Dependent Person Scuba Dive?
Muscular Dystrophy entered Matt Johnson’s life at an early age. It progressed to the point where Matt’s life depended on his breathing with the...
Remember! Registration deadline to participate in Memorial Day Parade is May 1
Above / The Naperville Memorial Day Parade provides local youth and community members with a way to pause and reflect on a holiday weekend,...
Sharing and Caring – Computers, Laptops and Tablets Wanted
The Power Up Project is an organization started in 2018 by caring high school students seeing a need to get computers into the hands...
Sterling Bryan McDonald: Industrial Engineer, Architect, Colorist
Sterling Bryan McDonald was born November 29, 1892, in Alvo, Cass County, Nebraska, the son of Robert Dodge McDonald and Endora White.
He was educated...
Nuclear Notes – My Admiral Rickover Interview
The Admiral personally interviewed everyone applying to be a Navy nuclear propulsion officer. His interview was a stress test – looking for our resistance...
North Central College: Preparing Students for Life After College
Graduation season is upon us. Here at North Central College, and across the country, students are preparing to walk across a stage and receive...
April Behind the Horn With the Naperville Municipal Band
The Naperville Municipal Band now is in rehearsals for its Spring Concert at 3PM Sun., May 17, at Neuqua Valley High School and its...
Giving DuPage Days Provides Support to Local Charities
DuPage County Report
Giving DuPage, the County’s nonprofit resource on volunteerism and giving, announces the opening of the organization’s seventh annual Giving DuPage Days community...
Lizzy’s Fund: The Promise of Spring
Regardless of how tired the winter season has left us, year after year we look forward to harbingers of spring. Offering us a fresh...
Starting a Conversation About CPR Training
Sometimes change doesn’t come from the White House or Capitol Hill—it comes from right here, at home. Ashlynn Goldstein, a graduating senior from Naperville...
Nutrition Knowledge – In the Mood for Sugar?
Sugar is often blamed for sudden energy crashes and mood swings, but it is not always the sole cause of fatigue or irritability, especially...
Naperville Gardener – Getting to Know Illinois
Since April 24 is Arbor Day, a day to reflect on the importance of trees, it’s a good time to learn about the State...
The Y – Healthy Kids Day Is Coming to the Y on April 18
Get ready for a day full of energy, laughter, and family fun at Healthy Kids Day 2026 at the Fry Family YMCA!
On Sat., April...
Onward for Independence
On September 5, 1774, delegates from 12 British Colonies met at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia to form the First Continental Congress. Representatives from Georgia...
Engaging Aging – Gardening at Any Age
Gardening has long been a favorite hobby for older adults, and the good news is it’s never too late to dig in. With a...
April Editor’s Notes
Last month folks painted the town green during West Suburban Irish festivities to honor the heritage of St. Patrick. This month, windows are glowing...
Loaves & Fishes: Feeding the Earth, Feeding the Community
Just in time for Earth Month, an exciting new addition has arrived at the Loaves & Fishes Food Distribution Hub — our new composting...
North Central College Fine & Performing Arts Calendar for April 2026
Above / Wentz Concert Hall is located in the North Central College Fine and Performing Arts Center, 171 E. Chicago Avenue, just steps from...
Focus on Safety – Staying Safe in the Age of AI: Protecting Yourself Online
Artificial intelligence (AI) is not new, but it has grown rapidly in recent years. Today, AI can create audio, images and text so realistic...