Many Naperville residents we approached this week said they don't make New Year's resolutions because oftentimes they fail.
While some people are goal setters during the new year, others opt to avoid the stigma of making resolutions. Many Naperville residents we approached this week said they don't make resolutions. Some even go so far as to say that they haven't even thought about it. It's actually not that uncommon, according to a study by the Journal of Clinical Psychology. It states that 40 to 45 percent of U.S. adults make one or more resolution each year. Among the top resolutions are exercise, quitting smoking and losing weight. Of those who do set a New Year's goal, 75 percent make it past the first week, 71 percent past the second and only 46 percent past six months, according to the study. "While a lot of people who make new years resolutions do …
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We have compiled for you 10 must-see holiday shows in and around Naperville. Pick and choose what works best for your family.
- THE NEIGHBORHOOD FILES
- Kathy Cichon
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Wednesday, December 15, 2010
The weather outside has been frightful—well, freezing at least. That makes it a good time to stay indoors while still getting in the holiday mood. There's no shortage of holiday entertainment in and around Naperville, from concerts by school bands to performances by church choirs. The following are just a few of the fabulous local performances to get you in the spirit of the season. Be sure to contact the respective venues for ticket availability. A Charlie Brown Christmas Pianist David Benoit performs a collection of holiday favorites and Peanuts classics, such as the instantly recognizable Linus and Lucy. The smooth jazz performance was compiled by Benoit, a five-time Grammy Award-nominated musician, composer and arranger. The …
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North Central College
30 N. Brainard Street, Naperville, IL
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DuPage Children's Museum
301 N Washington St, Naperville, IL
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A countdown of 10 oddest police reports in recent months. Some led to charges and some did not.
10. Drive-by Drink Mix A 59-year-old man living in the 200 block of Warwick Drive in Naperville reported that someone threw plastic bags filled with red drink mix powder and water at his home. The baggies broke on the windows and the house, spilling red liquid on the home and its welcome mat. He said he believed the drink mix was thrown between 10:30 p.m. Oct. 9 and 11 a.m. Oct. 10. 9. Bologna Attack A 47-year-old woman living in the 3800 block of Grassmore Road in Naperville reported on Sept. 27 that raw eggs and bologna were thrown earlier in the week onto her bedroom window and the hood of her car. She said she believed the attack occurred between 11:30 a.m. Sept. 25 and 7:30 a.m. Sept. 26. A 59-year-old man, of the 200 block of …
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