Naperville veteran organizations planning downsized Memorial Day parade, ceremonies Naperville veteran organizations are hosting a downsized Memorial Day parade this year, followed by various outdoor ceremonies that culminate with an observance in Central Park on May 31. Daily Herald file photo, 2018
Updated 5/13/2021 3:54 PM
The size and scope of Naperville s Memorial Day traditions may be scaled back this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but organizers say it won t diminish their message.
Honoring the soldiers who lost their lives while serving in the military including 114 Naperville residents who have died in active duty remains at the core of the city s Memorial Day parade and ceremonies planned for May 31, event committee Chairman Tom Parker said.
Updated 5/7/2021 5:10 PM
Elaborate milkshakes, trendy eyewear, hemp-derived beauty products and an assortment of specialty ice cream flavors are among the novelties slated to join downtown Naperville in the coming months.
Despite the economic challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the downtown area has seen an abundance of recent activity, community leaders say, with restaurants and shops opening their doors, customers gathering in alfresco dining areas, and signage popping up in vacant storefronts with the promise of new life.
After a difficult year in many ways, it really is very encouraging and very exciting to see the many new businesses, some in new categories, opening in downtown Naperville, said Katie Wood, executive director of the Downtown Naperville Alliance. It speaks to the strength and the welcoming nature of the community.
With roots in Wheaton, flower shop expands to downtown Naperville Andrew and Tonya Parravano are expanding their floral and gift shop, Andrew s Garden, with a second location opening Friday in downtown Naperville. Courtesy of Alicia Johnson/Alicia s Photography When we re choosing flowers, No. 1, we re looking at seasonal, said Tonya Parravano, the owner of Andrew s Garden. What s the freshest right now? But we also look for a lot of texture and a lot of color variety. Courtesy of Tonya Parravano A trail of rose petals leads to the entrance of Andrew s Garden in downtown Wheaton. Courtesy of Tonya Parravano We think that s part of what makes us unique is the way we design, said Tonya Parravano, who owns Andrew s Garden with her husband.
In response to police shooting of Adam Toledo, DuPage activists call for collaboration
Cristobal Cavazos of Immigrant Solidarity DuPage was among the community activists, clergy and concerned citizens who spoke Monday during a news conference calling for change after the death of Adam Toledo in Chicago. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
Regina Brent, president and founder of Unity Partnership, called for change and collaboration with law enforcement in the wake of the fatal police shooting of 13-year-old Adam Toledo of Chicago. She and other DuPage-area activists participated in a news conference Monday in downtown Naperville. Paul Valade | Staff Photographer
Regina Brent, president and founder of Unity Partnership, wears earrings that say We Stand Together during a news conference Monday in downtown Naperville.
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