Residents Take Part at Naperville’s Citizens Police Academy

Twenty-three Naperville residents found themselves in the thick of a crime scene on a recent Wednesday night. Thankfully, this was just an exercise at the Citizens Police Academy. The 10-week program is offered by the Naperville Police Department twice a year to give the public a better understanding of the work officers do day in… Read more »

Catalytic Converter Theft Deterrent | Naperville Central To State | Embrace Naperville

Catalytic Converter Theft Deterrent Event The Naperville Police Department is partnering with Cassidy Tire & Service for an event to help Naperville residents deter catalytic converter theft. This section of the car’s exhaust system contains precious metals, which thieves can illegally sell for cash. During the three-hour “Tat a Cat” event, Cassidy employees will put… Read more »

City Of Naperville Launches Embrace Naperville Event Series To Foster Inclusion

The City of Naperville is launching a new event series called Embrace Naperville: Empowering our Mission Through a Year of Learning. The series will be focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and will kick off with a roundtable discussion called The Power of Inclusion on November 10. Keynote Speaker Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America,… Read more »

Edward Hospital Workers Help in Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

“It’s as simple as helping people less fortunate than ourselves,” said registered nurse at Edward Hospital and professor at Loyola University Chicago Tracy Fabsits. “We are medical people, and medical people were not responding, so we called Samaritan’s Purse and they said, ‘Yes, come on down.’” Registered nurse Tracy Fabsits was one of three staff… Read more »

Pumpkin Smash | Coyotes More Visible | Blood Drive

Sixth Annual Pumpkin Smash Now that Halloween has passed, the Naperville Park District has a perfect plan for your jack-o’-lantern or leftover pumpkin. It’s holding its sixth annual Pumpkin Smash at the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots. On Saturday, November 5 from 9 a.m. to noon, participants can either drop off their pumpkins to be… Read more »

Naperville Park District Will Collect Donations for Pennies for Pies

The Naperville Park District will accept donations for the 16th annual Pennies for Pies drive from Nov. 1 to 18. Donations of any amount will be used to purchase pies for residents in need this holiday season, to be distributed through Loaves & Fishes Community Services. The idea of Pennies for Pies came from park… Read more »

No Injuries In Sunday Townhome Fire In Naperville

No one was injured in a townhome fire that happened Sunday afternoon in Naperville, according to a press release from the Naperville Fire Department. Townhome Fire on Wisteria Ct. Just after 3:30 p.m., the Naperville Fire Department responded to the scene at the two-story townhouse in the 1900 block of Wisteria Ct, after receiving a… Read more »

Naperville City Council Holds First 2023 Budget Workshop

On Oct. 24, Naperville City Council met for the first of three 2023 budget workshops. Two of the key functions of the proposed budget are “Keeping Naperville Safe” and “Supporting Effective Governments.” Proposed 2023 Budget The proposed 2023 City of Naperville budget is $603.32 million, which is an 11.6% increase from the 2022 budget. Operating… Read more »

Fire on Wisteria Court | Second Leaf Collection | Pennies for Pies

Fire on Wisteria Court No one was injured in a townhome fire that happened Sunday afternoon in Naperville. Just after 3:30 p.m., the Naperville Fire Department responded to the scene at the two-story townhouse in the 1900 block of Wisteria Ct. Fire crews reported seeing smoke coming from the roof upon their arrival. Crews were… Read more »

CAPS Awards Event Honors Naperville Fire Department Members

Citizens Appreciate Public Safety (CAPS) held its annual award ceremony at Mesón Sabika for members of the Naperville Fire Department. CAPS recognized several members of the department who went above and beyond the call of duty, showing a genuine concern for the welfare and well-being of all Naperville citizens. CAPS Award Winners The CAPS award… Read more »

Pumpkins Wheel Up For Turning Pointe’s Naperville Pumpkin Race

Pumpkins of all shapes and sizes will take to the track on Saturday, October 29, at the sixth annual Naperville Pumpkin Race. Hosted by the Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, the yearly event pits gourd against gourd in a series of races leading up to the championship round. Get Wheeled Up To take part, participants simply… Read more »