Dine Naperville has announced a record number of eateries are participating in 11th Annual Naperville Restaurant Week that kicks off Mon., Jan. 20. Among many favorites will be Mesón Sabika, offering a choice of cold or hot tapas, entre and dessert from a prix-fixe menu. (Hot tapas Datiles con Tocino, perfect to share, are pictured ..read more

Welcome 2025! This year, we are going to focus on the 25 healthiest foods that we can eat. By understanding why these foods are among the healthiest and how to incorporate them into our regular routine, we can achieve a healthy foundation for the nutrition component of our life. By the end of the year ..read more

Did you know that the average American has had 12 jobs? (Mine range from elevator operator, truck driver, and factory worker) So, how many jobs have you had? A poll conducted in 2021 found that approximately half (52%) of American employees were considering making a career change. Forty-four percent were already planning to make a ..read more

West Suburban Irish Report The Nora Moran Marovich Award, aka “the Nonnies,” provides financial support to high school juniors and seniors as they pursue post-secondary education. West Suburban Irish, aka WSI, created the award as a way to celebrate and honor high school students who have demonstrated a commitment to community service and have an ..read more

Downtown Naperville has a long history as a destination for residents and visitors. It’s also a coveted location for businesses looking to expand. Over the last several months, downtown spaces have been reinvented with new shopping, dining and office experiences. Notably, this economic powerhouse location soon will welcome Abercrombie & Fitch, a longstanding national retailer ..read more

Happy New Year to all our Naperville friends and neighbors! We hope your holiday season was filled with joy, connection and special moments with loved ones. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our Naperville Mayor’s Interfaith Breakfast in December! It was a wonderful opportunity to come together for a Moment of ..read more

2025 is going to be my year of gratitude. As I write this column the week before Christmas, I can only anticipate the gratitude I will feel having both of my sons and their families home for Christmas. In December, the Naperville Garden Club hosted our major fundraiser, the Cup of Cheer™ Home Tour, Holiday ..read more

I lied about my age when I was 12 years old in order to get a job at Riverside Golf Course as a caddy. I had paper routes and did odd jobs to earn money up until that time, but to me being a caddy would be my first real job. I’m lucky I was ..read more

For January 2025, meet Saxophonist Rod Russeau of the Naperville Municipal Band Number of years in the NMB: 3 Past and/or Current Occupation(s): Retired; 2023-present Director of Technology, Downers Grove High School District; 1996-2023 Software Engineer and Development Manager; 1977-1996 Hobbies or Interests outside of music: Photography, cooking, outdoor adventures, home improvement, and travel. How ..read more

Arts DuPage (AD), a countywide arts council under the umbrella of DuPage Foundation, celebrated December’s National Giving Month in a big way. For the first time since its inception in 2016, AD assumed the Arts and Culture category from the Foundation’s grant program and awarded $159,900 to 23 nonprofits in DuPage County. Naperville was well ..read more