A group of Naperville women has partnered with a local nonprofit to raise funds to help those affected by the tornado that hit Naperville on June 20, 2021. $1.5 Million Fundraising Goal The mom group known as Ranch View Area Community Assistance has teamed up with M.P. Foundation, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Their… Read more »
City Council Holds Naperville Budget Workshop On Monday night, Naperville City Council met for the first of three 2023 budget workshops. The proposed 2023 City of Naperville budget is $603.32 million, which is an 11.6% increase from the 2022 budget. Council discussed the budget along with its two key functions: “Keeping Naperville Safe” and “Supporting… Read more »
The Naperville Park District Police are asking the public to donate new, unwrapped toys for the 2022 DuPage County Toys for Tots program. Five Toys For Tots Drop-Off Locations The annual program is hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Drop off locations are already accepting donations, and will continue to do so through Saturday,… Read more »
The Alive Center is expanding its offerings out to Glen Ellyn, thanks to a partnership with the B.R. Ryall YMCA of Northwestern DuPage County. New Program Is Thanks To Transformational Grant The BR. Ryall YMCA will be using a $253,000 transformational grant it received from the DuPage Community Transformational Partnership for the new program, aimed… Read more »
The Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board is planning a celebration of Diwali on November 5 at Fox Valley Mall. Diwali: The Festival of Lights Diwali: The Festival of Lights will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the mall’s Center Park. The event will be a celebration of Indian culture, with music,… Read more »
Expanded early voting started today in Will and DuPage counties. DuPage County Locations In DuPage County, there are now 22 different locations where residents can cast their ballots. That’s double the amount of spots offered in 2018. “Early Voting was the most popular choice of voters in the 2020 General Election in the county. We’re… Read more »
Naperville North Girls Tennis Saturday was a historic day for Naperville North girls tennis. For the first time in school history, a Huskies doubles team advanced to the IHSA State Championship match. Sophomores Brooke Coffman and Gabby Lee built on last season’s quarterfinal appearance and won their first five matches in the 2A tournament. The… Read more »
Eighth graders got the chance to get motivated, exploring their possible career options with a new event. Naperville District 203 partnered with local businesses to bring them all together at the Naperville Yard on Friday. “Career Motive-8 is an event for all of our eighth grade students,” said Sue Jin Striedl, Project Manager for Learning… Read more »
“The Naperville Police responded to a report of an armed subject in a hotel room in the 1600 Block of Naperville-Wheaton road. This required utilizations of numerous resources and the situation has been resolved peacefully with a person in custody after some negotiations.”- Naperville Police Department. Naperville News 17’s Will Payne reports. If you have… Read more »
There was reason to “paws” in downtown Naperville on Thursday as pooches and their owners took to the streets for the Two Bostons Trick or Treat Pet Parade. Trick-or-Treat Pet Parade Costumed canines decked out as skunks, pigs, and even kangaroos showed off their Halloween finery, while stretching their legs around town. En route, they… Read more »
Naperville School District 203’s school board on Monday officially made the decision to phase out Latin in the coming years. This fall’s offering of Latin I at Naperville Central High School will be the final time it is available. Students currently working through the language sequence will have the opportunity to continue the trajectory. By… Read more »
Halloween Driving Safety Campaign The Naperville Police Department is reminding the public to celebrate safely this Halloween, with an eye on driving safety. To that end, it’s partnered with the Illinois Department of Transportation and other law enforcement agencies statewide for a Click It or Ticket and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign during… Read more »