Jane Donahue

Teacher Feature: Turns out dad was right when he said education, not business, was his son’s calling

November 1, 2019 at 8:37 p.m.

Sometimes, father knows best. That was the case for middle school teacher Dwight Nelson, who was studying business at Northern Illinois University. "My dad thought education would be a better...

Jorie Clawson, who teaches third grade at Brookdale Elementary in Naperville, competed in her first Ironman competition in September. "The biggest thing I learned was that even when you think you've given it your all, you still have more to give," she said.

Teacher Feature: Triathlete learned a good deal about herself when completing Ironman competition

October 24, 2019 at 1:27 p.m.

Swim. Bike. Run. Teach. That's a familiar mantra for Naperville elementary teacher and triathlete Jorie Clawson, who competed in September in the 2019 Ironman Wisconsin, a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile...

Shakou offers upscale dining in downtown Naperville

October 21, 2019 at 7:32 p.m.

Shakou has been delighting area diners at their downtown location near the corner of east Chicago Avenue and south Washington Street since July. "The reaction from the town has been...

Teacher Feature: Latin not a dead language for this Naperville Central educator

November 7, 2019 at 3:45 p.m.

Stacy Cunningham was a freshman at the University of Wisconsin when she received some critical career advice. "I had a professor reach out to me telling me that there was...

Ellie’s Deli owners are always looking for new recipes to try out

October 9, 2019 at 8:23 p.m.

Some people read novels. Margo Sweiss reads recipes. That's good news for customers of the Ellie's Deli, who benefit from Sweiss' passion for trying new concoctions — like dozens of...

Sample Indian, Pakistani food at Naperville’s JK Kabab

September 20, 2019 at 9:17 p.m.

Those looking to satisfy their craving for Indian and Pakistani cuisine can do so at JK Kabab, a family-owned restaurant located on Naperville's northeast side. Since opening in 2016, the...

Teacher Feature: Bringing a global perspective to a Naperville classroom

September 20, 2019 at 4:50 p.m.

Lauren Michels didn't take the summer off. Instead, the kindergarten teacher traveled to work on issues that are important to her. "I love to use the summer as an opportunity...

Teacher Feature: Tales on Montana youth bring a different dynamic to Naperville teacher’s junior high classroom

September 13, 2019 at 9:42 p.m.

One could argue that Rob Hunt went to great lengths when he was a student. "I grew up about as far from suburbia as you can get in rural Montana,"...

DeEtta’s offers sweets for every occasion

September 11, 2019 at 6:01 p.m.

For more than a decade, Morgan and Kevin Tyschper have been making Naperville sweeter at DeEtta's Bakery, located near Naperville North High School. "We absolutely love being a part of...

Teacher feature: Dolls and teddy bears were her first students

September 6, 2019 at 2:10 p.m.

Growing up, Kennedy Junior High teacher Jihan Atiq knew exactly what she was. "I was such a nerd, and I use that word fondly," Atiq said. "I absorbed information and...

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