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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...
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...
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...
Musical Lineup for the 2026 Naperville Last Fling Announced
Above / What are the words to the 1925 hit song? "I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream... Rah, Rah, Rah!"...
Updated / Things To Do in Naperville Easter Weekend: April 3-5
Discover an eggstra special Easter weekend in Naperville with a variety of things to do. Enjoy delicious dining options for every taste at one...
Brownies Help Pick up Litter Along Riverwalk
On the first day of spring, March 20, a group of Brownie Scouts dedicated time after school to pick up litter from Baskin Robbins...
Naperville Woman’s Club News – Investing in Imagination: Why Youth Art Matters
As our world changes and technology advances, I’ve been reflecting on something essential but often overlooked: the lasting value of art in our community,...
Here we go again, trying to get the lead out before National Pencil Day ends
Above / Though their erasers are not so great, our sharpened pencil collection includes logos of local high schools and businesses printed on the...
Photo Gallery: Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony 3/29/2026
Nearly 200 people attended the National Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park, including Veterans and Gold Star Families. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition...
Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: March 27-29
Discover an exciting weekend in Naperville with a variety of things to do. Enjoy delicious dining options for every taste, catch live concerts and...
Banner with pinwheels hopes to heighten awareness during Child Abuse Prevention Month
Above / Weather permitting, the banner on the fence at Safety Town will return on March 28, 2026, to observe "April is Child Abuse...
Diveheart: Stories From the Heart Blind Downhill Skier Turns Blind Scuba Diver Turns Actor in the Upcoming Film
In the mid 1980’s I started guiding and teaching blind children and adults to downhill ski.
You see, my oldest daughter was born blind and...
Lizzy’s Fund: One Lucky Dog, Mabel’s Story
In the month of March many of us think about luck, most likely because of St. Patrick’s Day. Luck comes in all forms. Luck...
Primary Race Leads to Midterm General Election on Nov. 3, 2026
Above / The 2026 Midterm General Election is set for Tues., Nov. 3. Here's hoping, more than ever, for an enthusiastic and educated turnout...
Naperville Woman’s Club News – Candlelit Evening Offers Soothing Classical & Contemporary Music
The Naperville Woman’s Club will host an Illumination Concert on Fri., April 24, featuring the evocative, globally-inspired music of Quartet 61. Set in the...
It’s a Big Orange Day for Illinois, followed by St. Baldricks on Friday
Above / With support from his family and friends, Paul Felstrup is ready for his another head shave in support of St. Baldrick's. He's...
Voter’s Guide & Results / Primary Election Day / Tues., March 17
Today, Tuesday, March 17, marks the 2026 Primary Election, the date when voters can pull a Democratic OR Republican ballot to pick the candidates...
Loaves & Fishes: Chef Showdown Returns – Where Great Chefs Rally for a Greater Cause
By Debbie White
Naperville food lovers, mark your calendars for April 16 as Loaves & Fishes Community Services hosts its eagerly anticipated annual Chef Showdown...
Rotary Club of Naperville-Sunrise / St. Paddy’s Day 5K Results
Pictured above are "Costume Winners," Jennifer Russian, Kristin White, Jennifer Armstrong and Nikki Sefton, all from Naperville. (Photo Courtesy Deb Newman for Sunrise Rotary)
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Nuclear Notes – Admiral Rickover and Cold War Submarines
Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover was not a combat hero, but he was definitely a hero. He founded and led the U.S. Navy’s nuclear...