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Decent: Centuries-old traditions part of Year of the Rat celebration for Naperville’s Chinese residents

January 24, 2020 at 11:28 a.m.

This weekend is Chinese New Year, so let me wish you Gung Hay Fat Choy! It's the Year of the Rat and millions of Chinese people around the world will...

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Harry, center left, and his wife Meghan, show off their son, Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor, at his christening, flanked by other members of the royal family.

Decent: The Royal Family’s ‘Me-Again’ crisis has this Brit crying foul — you can’t have your cake and eat it, too

January 17, 2020 at 1:42 p.m.

Finding myself in the interesting position of being both British and American, I feel duty bound to comment on what I like to call the Markle Debacle. Since the media...

Decent: Visualizing feelings through art can be good for your mental health

January 10, 2020 at 4:53 p.m.

These days, there's just as much emphasis on our mental well being as there is on our physical health. Just as we all try to eat sensibly and exercise regularly...

Decent: This woman set a goal to become healthier — and lost more than 100 pounds. ‘I’ve learned to accept me.’

January 3, 2020 at 2:04 p.m.

Put your hands up if your New Year's resolution is to lose weight and get healthier. With the start of a brand new year coming on the heels of the...

A young couple takes a selfie picture in front of a sign reading '2020 HNY' in downtown Bangkok.

Looking back at New Year’s Eves past — fashion changes, lifestyles change, but family and friends remain center stage

December 30, 2019 at 12:23 p.m.

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one ... Happy New Year! In America, the center of the world is New York on New Year's Eve, but growing...

Decent: Looking back at New Year’s Eves past — fashion changes, lifestyles change, but family and friends remain center stage

December 27, 2019 at 4:20 p.m.

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three, two, one ... Happy New Year! In America, the center of the world is New York on New Year's Eve, but growing...

Decent: Customers say retiring UPS driver leaves big shoes to fill

December 20, 2019 at 12:55 p.m.

UPS driver Pat Washa has become a local institution as he's delivered parcels and packages to a large part of South Naperville for 34 years. He works 12 hours a...

Many a chef has suffered when roasting a turkey for the first time, as columnist Hilary Decent's husband found out on Thanksgiving.

Decent: Plenty of reason to give thanks when first crack at roasting a turkey doesn’t kill anyone

December 13, 2019 at 2:54 p.m.

Let's talk turkey. With an estimated 46 million birds sold across America for Thanksgiving, it's little wonder that each year so much effort is put into their preparation. Since technically,...

Decent: When Santa drops by to pick up gifts, rather than drop them off, these Naperville residents can’t line up fast enough

December 6, 2019 at 1:21 p.m.

A kind-hearted wish to help children over Christmas has turned into a holiday tradition for the residents of Naperville's Huntington Estates and Hobson West subdivisions. For 16 years, Drive by...

Decent: Arduous trip to the base camp of Mount Everest a life-changing experience for group of Naperville neighbors

November 22, 2019 at 1:37 p.m.

Five neighbors from Naperville's White Eagle subdivision went on the trip of a lifetime when they trekked to base camp on Mount Everest. The intrepid travelers took eight days to...

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