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WDSRA Puts the Hea(Rt) in Recreation Therapy

February is a special month at the Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA), not just because of Valentine’s Day, but because we celebrate National...

‘Strength and Honor’ Luncheon Returns Wednesday, April 9

Join Naperville Responds For Veterans when they host their annual “Strength and Honor” Luncheon beginning at noon on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, to honor...

Will You Nominate Naperville’s Citizen of the Year?

Naperville American Legion Post 43 first recognized a Citizen of the Year in 1986. Again in 2025, the Naperville American Legion seeks community assistance to...

Loaves & Fishes – Honoring Nancy Wiersum: A Legacy of Service and Hope

Loaves & Fishes Report After 20 incredible years of giving her heart and soul to the community, Nancy Wiersum, Executive Vice President of Advancement at...

Friday Night Fish Fry will return to VFW beginning March 7

Above / The 125th commemorative sign posted at 908 W. Jackson Avenue marks the turn toward the spacious parking lot of the Judd Kendall...

Save the date! Naperville Sunrise Rotary St. Paddy’s Day 5K is set for March 15

Above / In early January, Sunrise Rotarians Jim Ensign and Nick Niemi were among volunteers who took down the illuminated holiday displays from NaperLights,...

Registration now in progress for WSI St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Naperville

West Suburban Irish Report Everyone's invited to get ready for a day of Irish pride and community spirit at the Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade,...

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation To Return to 2025 First Look At the Chicago Auto Show

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation is excited to announce its participation in the First Look at the Chicago Auto Show, on February 7. This exclusive...

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, Panel Discussion is planned Jan. 31

Above / In mid-August 2024, signs in downtown Naperville led to the Amazing Grace Human Trafficking Awareness Event and Walk held at the Free...

Celebrate anniversary of Ben Franklin’s birth on January 17

Above & Below / Benjamin Franklin's name most certainly stands high to recognize one of the greatest Americans. Street signs in Naperville pay tribute...

Naperville Police Accepting Applications for Spring 2025 Citizen Police Academy

Interactive 10-week course begins March 5, 2025. Spring course is set to be held at the Naperville Public Safety Center, 1350 Aurora Ave. Apply...

The Way I See It – Thanks for Reading!

Back in November of 2022, I ran into Stephanie Penick at the Shanower Memorial. We talked about various matters including growing up in Naperville,...

WDSRA: Making an Impact in 2025

As we begin the new year, we all have a fresh opportunity to craft a vision for the months ahead. It’s a time to...

Open House on Jan. 28 welcomes public to discuss potential road improvements

Naperville is updating the Road Improvement Plan to accommodate the City’s continued growth. Public input is encouraged from 4 to 8PM, Tues., Jan. 28,...

To Truly Understand a Military Veteran

Above / Dedicated on Veterans Day 2006, Veterans Valor honors the heroism of five WWII military men who grew up within a few blocks...

Voters Guide for 2025 Consolidated Election to be held April 1

Local elections matter most! Campaign Events & Forums in the Works is featured near the bottom of this post. Simply scroll down to see a...

Loaves & Fishes – The Joy of Volunteering

by Jack Shindler Not long after retiring, I showed up at Loaves and Fishes. I’d heard about it from a colleague sometime before, and somehow,...

PN’s production interrupted by North Central College’s Stagg Bowl victory

Congrats to the North Central Cardinals on another Stagg Bowl victory and winning 3 of the last 5 NCAA Division III Football National Championships!...

Engaging Aging – Retirement: Are You Psychologically and Emotionally Ready?

First off, retirement isn’t for the faint of heart; rather, it is a huge change in life and, welcomed or not, it is always...

Riverwalk Commissioners Share Passionate Notes

Above / As pictured in the December issue of Positively Naperville, Geoffrey Roehll, Pat Kennedy and Rick Hitchcock each hold the distinction as a...

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