Author: Joe Kennedy

From now until December 22, families have the opportunity to meet Santa Claus at Naperville’s Santa’s Workshop. For some, due to previous COVID-19 restrictions, this holiday season marks the first time their kids can meet the big man himself. What Has Changed In Recent Years? The North Pole has collaborated with the Naperville Park District…

This holiday season, Naper Settlement presents “The Wish List: A Season of Holiday Catalog Dreams” exhibit, a timeline of holiday wishlists and toys throughout the 20th century.  A Journey Through Time And Toys Those visiting can take a blast into the past by walking through the history of some of the most famous gifts and…

This holiday season marks the 10th year of Naperville’s ‘Naper Lights’, the dazzling light and sound spectacle put on by the Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise. On Saturday, a very special guest made his debut, checking to see who has been naughty or nice in the buildup to Christmas.  When Is Santa Claus Coming To…

Dr. Laura Bokar has made it her mission to help others, by providing counsel to those looking to improve their relationships. It’s summed up neatly in the introduction of her new book, “We Need to Talk: 24 Simple Insights for Relationships.” “I have a passion for learning, growing, and helping people create healthy relationships. I…

The Naperville Police Department has two new paw-fficers (officers) who are sniffing away crime in Naperville. German Shepherd Dax and Labrador Retriever Riggs are the latest to join the NPDs K-9 Unit. Officer Matt Susnis and his K-9 Riggs, are assigned to the Investigations Division’s drug unit. Officer Alexis Hammer and her K-9 Dax, are…

Around 68 million turkeys are eaten during the holiday season. But when it comes to cooking them…some folks may turn chicken. Never fear, the experts from the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line here in Naperville are ready to help. For over 40 years, Butterball has been on call to answer questions that Americans have about cooking turkey. …

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce held its economic forecast event at Elements in downtown Naperville on Tuesday night. A panel of four economic experts discussed and answered questions to help people prepare for the year ahead. Moderator Terry Savage led the conversation, which mostly centered on the high possibility of a recession in 2023.…

One Vietnam Marine has opened a diner in Naperville, with a focus on honoring the military. “What we’re looking to do here is to have a home diner where people can be fed well and served well, be taken care of,” said Rosie’s Home Cookin’ Owner and Operator Lynn Lowder. “I tell people, our staff,…

The Naperville Marines celebrated the 247th birthday of the United States Marine Corps on Thursday morning. The day comes with celebration, but also to pay respect to those who didn’t return home. Grateful To Be Here “I was very fortunate in terms of my friends are on the wall, and it just wasn’t my time,”…

Naperville’s Sleep Out Saturday was held over the weekend at St. Timothy’s Lutheran Church. Participants spent a chilly night outside in tents, boxes and other makeshift shelters to help raise awareness about homelessness. Bridge Communities Hosts Sleep Out Saturday “Sleep Out Saturday is an event organized by Bridge Communities here locally that helps to raise…

“The Lantern Tavern has been in the Feldott family for 57 years and to be honest, it was devastating to realize that that legacy is ending,” said The Lantern’s General Manager, Teri Feldott. “But honestly it’s such a relief to know that the person who wants to buy it, doesn’t want to change a thing.”…

The DuPage Children’s Museum recently launched the ‘Framed: Step Into Art’ exhibit, which gives kids the ability to learn about artwork in a way like never before. Children take part in an immersive experience, interacting with famous paintings. Unlike a typical painting on the wall, kids can step into each piece of art and learn…