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Metea Valley teen deaf in one ear will sing during Parade of Lights

May 16, 2019 at 5:17 a.m.

Taylor Moran has never attended the Little Friends Parade of Lights, the annual event that officially kicks off the holiday season in downtown Naperville. But this Sunday, the Metea Valley...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in downtown Naperville

May 16, 2019 at 5:17 a.m.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that's good news for Naperville residents and for those who visit town during the holiday season. "In downtown Naperville this time...

Where’s the beef? Schmacon inventor seeking wider audience

May 16, 2019 at 5:16 a.m.

When someone asks "Where's the beef?" Howard Bender points to Schmacon, which he describes as "beef's answer to bacon." "Schmacon is delicious and different than anything else on the market,"...

Beer success: Waubonsie grad is master brewer at Lagunitas Brewing

June 16, 2018 at 11:03 a.m.

Mary Bauer didn't plan on tapping into a career in beer during high school chemistry class, but she's glad she did. The 2001 Waubonsie Valley High School graduate is the...

Women marathon winners all hail from Neuqua Valley

June 16, 2018 at 11:44 a.m.

The third annual Healthy Driven Naperville Marathon drew thousands of runners from more than 30 states, but the top three winners in the women's division were Naperville natives and longtime...

Tasty delights showcase Silverado’s culture of good food at cook-off

June 16, 2018 at 11:31 a.m.

It was a battle of tasty proportions when Silverado Naperville hosted its inaugural Culinary Cook-Off at their memory care center on the city's north side. One chef from each of...

Doughnut flavors change each day at Mo's and come in a variety of unique flavors like banana pudding.

Naperville bakery expands its repertoire

June 16, 2018 at 11:44 a.m.

Wendy Fox Weber 630-978-8127 There may be a new name and a new navy blue awning at 28 W. Chicago Ave., but Neda Darwish is serving up old-fashioned bakery items...

Holiday light displays brighten the season

May 16, 2019 at 5:15 a.m.

While many are gearing up for Thanksgiving, Deborah Nilles has set her sights — and thousands of twinkling lights — on Christmas. "We started (decorating) the first of November and...

‘A New Life’ opens at Waubonsie Valley High School

May 16, 2019 at 5:14 a.m.

Audiences will be transported back in time during "A New Life," Waubonsie Valley High School's fall production running Thursday through Saturday. "I chose the show because it was a powerful...

Metea Valley stages classic ‘Harvey’

June 16, 2018 at 11:59 a.m.

Let your imagination run wild with Metea Valley High School's presentation of "Harvey," running Thursday through Saturday at the Aurora high school. "It is a classic," said Metea Valley teacher...

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