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Steven Tyler will bring his brand of music to Ribfest 2018 on July 7
Above / Steven Tyler and the Loving Mary Band will headline at Ribfest 2018 on Sat., July 7, in Knoch Park, located at 724 S....
Medal of Honor recipient joins local Marines to celebrate Marine Corps Birthday
Above / Join the Naperville Marines and special guests during the annual U.S. Marines Flag Raising at the Municipal Center, 10AM Fri., Nov. 10,...
Driver backs vehicle into DMV during driving test
In case you wondered what those sirens meant around noon near Hobson West...
A stunning mishap occurred during a driver's test today at the Driver...
Municipal Band to honor Veterans during fall concert Nov. 12
UPDATE, Nov. 11, 2017 / During the annual Veterans Day tribute at Veterans Park, the Naperville Municipal Band kept the large crowd warm in...
Naperville Noon Lions provides grant for technology and job training
The Naperville Noon Lions Club recently presented an $8,000 grant to Donka, Inc. Donka, based in Wheaton, is a nonprofit organization that provides computer...
Exchange Happenings – Firefighter of the year
In this column last month, I mentioned that the Exchange Club would announce the Firefighter of the year in October. The National Exchange Club’s...
Veterans in Touch – Veterans Day
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918 the Allies signed the Armistice with Germany which ended the...
Local Veterans Day observances are planned in November
Above / Flags fly high every day at Veterans Park to honor all members of the military for their service, past and present. Veterans...
Naperville Firefighters gear up for 2nd Annual Firehouse Food Fight
Above / The winners of last year’s Firehouse Food Fight from Naperville Fire Station No. 2 kick off this year’s competition with Loaves and Fishes...
Toys for Tots gala is set for Nov. 10
Above / Danielle Tufano and Nicole Comis pose with a U.S. Marine during a photo op. Their message is to bring a new, unwrapped...
DuPagePads sets up 12 new Supportive Housing apartment units
Above / Supportive Housing apartment units "move people from a pad on the floor to a key in the door!"Â
(Wheaton, IL)— Housing ends homelessness. Recently,...
Sleep Out Saturday is set for Nov. 4
Above / November 4, 2017, in the Midwest could be a chilly and rainy experience outdoors during Sleep Out Saturday, a fundraiser with a...
Family Shelter Service names new leadership for board of directors
Above / Family Shelter Service, the nonprofit organization that runs Second Chance Resale Shop in Naperville, has just announced that Christy Harris will serve...
Naperville’s Public Safety Open House and 5K run are rescheduled for Sun., Oct. 22
Above / Public Safety Open House with demonstrations will be hosted by the Naperville Fire Department and Naperville Police Department from 10AM-2PM Sun., Oct....
Illinois Governor releases tax returns
Above / Did you know? The immense dome atop the Illinois State House is supported by a circular foundation, 92-1/2 feet in diameter, set on solid rock 25-1/2...
Good gourd, what will the Naperville Jaycees think of next?
Above / From fancy to traditional and from themes to centerpieces, organizers of the Jaycees Hack the Jack contest invite pumpkin carvers of all...
‘A Circle of Radiance’ will benefit 360 Youth Services
Above / Signature fundraiser at Embassy Suites Naperville will benefit 360 Youth Services on November 3.
Naperville-based 360 Youth Services will host its Annual Gala “A...
A Year in Review
In September of 2016, I was honored to be named the new CEO of Loaves & Fishes Community Services. As I reflect on the...
American Legion invites high school students to enter annual Oratorical Contest
Above / The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness.
High School students...
Veterans in Touch – Good to know
The question of the day for Veterans and family members is, “Do you know the difference between the North Aurora Community Based Outreach Clinic...
