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Naperville Gardener – No fooling! It’s time to start gardening!
Daylight saving time makes the days last longer, so stroll around your home in the early evening hours. Take a notepad with you and...
Journey with Autism – Life goes on
Going to a different map and leaving this country can be a life-changing experience.
My sister is currently living outside Osan Air Force base in...
Transitions – Adoption day
April, 28 years ago, we adopted our youngest daughter, Caryn. It was among the first open adoptions in the state. Open adoption was new...
Real Life – Big trip, small world
When a much-anticipated educational trip we had booked many months ago was cancelled due to political unrest, my disappointment was intense.
Midwestern winters being what...
Mother’s Day Brunch in Naperville
UPDATE, April 24, 2022 / This year Mother's Day is as early as it can come on the second Sunday in May. Dine Naperville...
Naperville Memorial Day Parade Committee seeks names of fallen heroes
The 2018 Naperville Memorial Day will step off at 10:30AM on Mon., May 28, in downtown Naperville, an ongoing tradition that began back in...
Positively Health – ‘Our Father…’
I’ve received tremendous help in my life from the Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will...
The Y – Naperville YMCA celebrates annual Healthy Kids Day
On Sat., April 21, the Naperville YMCAs are holding a free community event to inspire more kids to keep their minds and bodies active...
Raise Your Play IQ – Tantrum taming
by Alix Tonsgard
While the epic meltdowns experienced in the early years are difficult for us grown-ups, it is important to remember that the emotions...
Keeping families housed in our community
“Loaves and Fishes has been extremely helpful with any needs I have had. I can’t say enough good things about this organization.” We received...
Video Voice – What do you DO?
A wise person once told me that what you DO says a lot more about what you value than what you SAY. I think...
Pulse of Naperville Music Scene – Tributes by a tribute band
I recently attended a benefit concert performed by Billy Elton, a Billy Joel/Elton John tribute band that featured Neuqua Valley music staff members Ryan...
Pet Words of Wisdom – Our new track record
We’ve had our fancy pants computer system for nearly a year now (After 46 years we thought it was time!) and now we are...
Real Estate Logic – Disclose the Defects
No one wants to point out the shortcomings of something they are trying to sell. In the old days, buyers purchased real estate by...
Crime Stoppers offer reward for unlawful use of credit card
The Naperville Crime Stoppers are offering up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of person(s) responsible for unlawfully using the...
Naperville Police join Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaigns
Above / Naperville Police will take part in Distracted Driving Enforcement Campaigns with education and enforcement planned during Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April.
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Ogden and Columbia Intersection Construction begins week of April 16
Above / Construction at the intersection of Ogden and Columbia begins the week of April 16, 2018. Continue to find alternate routes while work along...
Naperville Municipal Band will salute Illinois Bi-Centennial and more on April 22
The Naperville Municipal Band will host its Annual Spring Concert beginning at 3PM Sun. April 22, on stage at the Wentz Concert Hall in...
Naperville’s Pulse in Springfield – We Need to Get Off the Debt Merry-Go-Round
For most families and most governments, finances are a bit like a roller coaster ride. There are ups and downs and some twists and...
Focus on Safety – Break the cycle
Over my career I have witnessed many domestic violence incidents and their after effects. Due to the cycle of domestic violence, many victims find...
