Chef's Choice: Meson Sabika's sea scallops a 'death row' meal, restaurant...
In Chef's Choice, the Naperville Sun asks local chefs about their favorite meal in Naperville at a restaurant other than their own. This week, we speak with Dimitris Perivoliotis, 27, manager of Eggs,...
View ArticleMego: Everyone's getting dumber, and no one seems to care
One reason ignorance seems to be more popular and considerably more widespread today is it's a lot cheaper. I recently noticed one small example of this when I read a list of the back-to-school fees...
View ArticleLetters to the editor: Homeless camp, roads, fair elections and sexism
Township proposal 'a win' I've followed news about the city of Naperville's proposal to reduce costs for services to Naperville Township residents. I'm impressed with city leadership. To recap: Six...
View ArticleChef's Choice: Go for the mussels at Francesca's, CityGate Grill chef recommends
In Chef's Choice, the Naperville Sun asks local chefs about their favorite meal in Naperville at a restaurant other than their own. This week, we speak to George Engel, 42, executive chef at CityGate...
View ArticleMego: Monarch butterfly population dwindling; here's how you help reverse trend
Their body seems fragile and ephemeral. But their sprit, if they can be said to have one, and their will to live seem more durable than granite. Monarch butterflies, Illinois' state insect, are truly...
View ArticleLetters to the editor: Gender and politics, floating wetland and more
Sex not factor in vote I was having some serious difficulty falling in line behind Donald Trump, but it is now quite clear thanks to Fran Orchard's letter, "Sexism at root of election." I fit the...
View ArticleManker: Relief that school's started mixed with melancholy that time's passing
You knew this day would come, that morning you would herd your precious cherubs to the corner, board them on the bus and send them off to school. How you greet this day, however, depends on where your...
View ArticleChef's Choice: Tapas, sangria at Meson Sabika call to Rosebud's executive chef
In Chef's Choice, the Naperville Sun asks local chefs about their favorite meal in Naperville at a restaurant other than their own. This week, we speak with Rosebud executive chef Angela Dana, 44, who...
View ArticleMego: Seniors need independence; volunteers can help by providing rides
In proclaiming Aug. 21 as Senior Citizens Day in 1988, President Ronald Reagan, who I'll point out was 77 at the time, said, "For all they have achieved throughout life and for all they continue to...
View ArticleLetters to the editor: Tobacco 21, map amendment, new state rep
Naperville needs Tobacco 21I'd like to echo the wish of columnist Bill Mego in encouraging the Naperville City Council to make 21 the legal age to purchase all tobacco products. Known as Tobacco 21,...
View ArticleManker: As the kids' musical tastes develop, will they appreciate GNR and...
Think back to your childhood. Do you remember the first record or tape or compact disc you ever owned? You know, back when music was a physical product that you purchased, not just a virtual one on...
View ArticleChef's Choice: Malnati's chef trades one Italian kitchen for another when...
In Chef's Choice, the Naperville Sun asks local chefs about their favorite meal in Naperville at a restaurant other than their own. This week, we speak Froy Alonso, 33, head chef at the Lou Malnati's...
View ArticleMego: New Naperville flag options, SECA funding changes disappointing
Every now and then I get to worrying I haven't made enough people angry. So on days like today, I try and take care of that by commenting on, and criticizing, a couple of things that folks really...
View ArticleNaperville letters to the editor: Township roads, personal attacks
Township road deal needed It is hard for retirees to remain in Illinois, Naperville in particular, because of our high real estate taxes. I believe that the real estate tax burden placed on our...
View ArticleManker: Cubs' late-night victory a joy to behold, but messes with bedtime
The return to school for students in Districts 203 and 204 also means a return to routines, to eating dinner at a regular hour and — try as we might — a return to earlier bedtimes. And the Chicago...
View ArticleChef's Choice: Rosebud's veal Parmesan 'spot on,' consistently good, pizzeria...
In Chef's Choice, the Naperville Sun asks local chefs about their favorite meal in Naperville at a restaurant other than their own. This week, we speak with Michael Nelson, 49, owner and chef at...
View ArticleReaders Respond: City flag finalists, Naperville Township roads contract,...
Naperville Sun readers have plenty of opinions when it comes to the news of the day. Here are some of the comments as they appeared on stories posted on www.napersun.com and our Facebook page. In...
View ArticleLetters to the editor: Salesmanship in politics
Salesmanship in politicsI must say I'm amused, and a bit puzzled, about the lack of sales resistance we apparently exhibit as a nation. For example, the TV commercials run by a certain Internet...
View ArticleMego: Do away with homework, and you may just spur a love of learning
Every year, as Labor Day approaches, there's a topic about which some of our readers always want me to write. No, it's not Eugene V. Debs, as appropriate as that might be after the Bernie Sanders...
View ArticleRiverwalk art show refreshes the soul
Next weekend, one of the most enjoyable events of the summer will be held on the Riverwalk. It is the Naperville Art League's Riverwalk Fine Art Show, which runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday the...
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