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Siblings Dick and Carolyn Berger, who grew up on a farm in Naperville where their father raised Berkshire hogs, were involved with 4-H and the Future Farmers of America. Here they're seen in 1962 with their prize-winning sheep, won awards at the county and state levels. (Naperville Heritage Society)

The Way We Were: Back when Naperville was still a farm town, kids raised animals they hoped would win prizes

March 21, 2025 at 1:40 p.m.

Naperville siblings Dick and Carolyn Berger seen in 1962 with their prize-winning sheep, which won awards at the county and state levels.

Letters to the Editor: McBroom’s ‘misogynistic’ comments shouldn’t be tolerated; questions raised over some council candidates’ actions

March 20, 2025 at 9:31 p.m.

Letters to the editor submitted to the Naperville Sun.

Letters to the Editor: McGrath column nothing but propaganda for the Dems; Naperville voters should reject Lisle Township Dems slate

March 18, 2025 at 11:35 a.m.

Letters to the editor submitted to the Naperville Sun.

Man allegedly tried to take Naperville cop’s gun following high-speed chase, police say

March 15, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

Naperville police took a man into custody Friday night after he allegedly took them on a high-speed chase, tried to take an officer's gun and had to be shot multiple...

This photograph shows Naperville resident Edward Heim with members of his family and his prize-winning chickens. Heim showed his chickens in local exhibitions in the very early 1900s. (Naperville Heritage Society)

The Way We Were: Prize-winning chickens a big deal in Naperville back in the early 1900s

March 14, 2025 at 10:25 a.m.

Naperville resident Edward Heim with members of his family and his prize-winning chickens. Heim showed his chickens in local exhibitions in the very early 1900s.

Department stores back at the turn of the last century may look very different from the Targets and Walmarts we have today, but the concept was the same — one large building from which a wide variety of merchandise is sold. This 1906 photo from the Naperville Heritage Society collection shows Archie Myers, Lester Broeker and William Spiegler, employees of Broeker’s Department Store in Naperville. (Naperville Heritage Society)

The Way We Were: Department stores may look different today from those in 1906, but the idea remains the same

March 7, 2025 at 2:11 p.m.

This 1906 photo from the Naperville Heritage Society collection shows Archie Myers, Lester Broeker and William Spiegler, employees of Broeker’s Department Store in Naperville.

Letters to the Editor: Holzhauer’s positive actions stand out on divisive council; Mendrick wrong on almost every point in gubernatorial bid

March 7, 2025 at 10:01 a.m.

Letters to the editor submitted to the Naperville Sun.

With the lilacs soon to bloom along the Riverwalk, the Naperville Park District is planning ahead with a slate of Easter and spring programs and events. (Naperville Park District)

Park district planning egg hunts, spring break camps, gardening workshops and more for this spring

March 5, 2025 at 12:10 p.m.

With spring and Easter just around the corner, Naperville Park District has a fun lineup of spring-themed events and programs for all ages and interests scheduled for March through May.

This black-and-white print shows the northeast corner of Jefferson Avenue and Main Street in downtown Naperville. The Slick & Kochly store is located at the corner and the W.W. Wickel drug store is just to the right of it. The image dates to the 1890s. (Naperville Heritage Society)

The Way We Were: This is how Jefferson and Main looked back in the 1890s

February 28, 2025 at 1:07 p.m.

Photo of the northeast corner of Jefferson Avenue and Main Street in downtown Naperville as it appeared in the 1890s.

Letters to the editor: Pandemic we experienced was fact, not an ‘unproven entity’; Ashfaq’s track record shows him worthy of election to council

February 28, 2025 at 9:15 a.m.

Letters to the editor submitted to the Naperville Sun.

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