On Tuesday, more than $3.8 million was awarded to local not-for-profit organizations through a new grant program. The grants were distributed by the DuPage Community Transformation Partnership (DCTP), which was established by the DuPage County Board and DuPage Foundation in January, 2022. Organizations Selected for Funding The DCTP awarded 17 different organizations with funding. Northeast… Read more »
Local Hello Kitty lovers, take note! The Hello Kitty Café Truck will be rolling into Naperville on Saturday, October 22. Naperville Stop Part of 2022 Tour The pink café on wheels will be coming through town as part of its 2022 tour across the United States. Fans of the famous feline can stop by to… Read more »
Petition for Indoor Aquatics, Tennis Facility A petition circulating on change.org is requesting an indoor aquatics, tennis, and pickleball facility for Naperville. Titled, “Bring an Indoor Aquatics, Tennis & Pickleball Center to Naperville,” the petition has been signed by more than 1,300 people to date. Author of the petition Kelly Reif said that having aquatics,… Read more »
DuPage County Animal Services will have a special deal on October 15, waiving adoption fees for its large breed dogs. “Chicago Dog Campaign” It’s all part of the “Chicago Dog Campaign,” a collaborative effort between 12 area shelters. “Chicago Dogs” are defined as dogs living within the Chicagoland area that weigh 40 lbs. or more…. Read more »
Loaves & Fishes Community Services is partnering with Edward-Elmhurst Health to add a new pick-up location to its list. New Pick-Up Location In Plainfield The food pantry will soon include the Edward-Elmhurst Health Center in Plainfield as a site where clients can come and pick-up their online orders. “With this collaboration with Edward-Elmhurst Health, we… Read more »
Indian Prairie School District 204 has released its first-ever strategic plan. Entitled Inspire, Innovate, and Empower, the plan lays out the district’s path forward over the next five years to support students emotionally, socially and academically. The plan notes its mission is to “inspire all students to achieve their greatest potential.” Four Key Priority Areas… Read more »
Latin could be phased out at Naperville School District 203 in the 2023-2024 school year if the school board approves a proposal presented by administrators at the most recent meeting. A loyal group of advocates, however, are hoping decision-makers heed their pleas to keep the program. Administrators presented the board with a number of curricular… Read more »
Curbside Leaf Collection in Naperville The City of Naperville will start its curbside leaf collection program on Monday, Oct. 17. Each neighborhood will have three different collection opportunities within a six-week period. The three cycles will start on October 17, October 31, and November 14. Residents should rake any leaves into the street curbside by… Read more »
The City of Naperville has announced via a press release that their bulk curbside leaf collection program will start on Monday, Oct. 17. This free program provides three collections for each neighborhood in the city during a six week period, weather permitting. Leaf Collection Cycles In order to have your leaves taken via the program,… Read more »
Halloween is right around the corner here in Naperville, and according to a study from the Chamber of Commerce, Naperville ranked the fourth safest U.S. city for trick-or-treating and the safest in Illinois. Chamber of Commerce Study The Chamber of Commerce analyzed data from over 300 cities throughout the U.S. and compared them using five… Read more »
Naperville Among Safest Trick-or-Treating Cities According to a study from the Chamber of Commerce, Naperville ranked the fourth safest U.S. city for trick-or-treating and the safest in Illinois. This study took five key safety factors into account: pedestrian fatalities, violent crime, property crime, registered sex offenders and law enforcement employees. Naperville was one of three… Read more »
On Tuesday morning, representatives from Bill Jacobs Motorsport presented a check to Ronald McDonald House Charities of Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana at their house across from Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield. Ronald McDonald Donation The $21,000 check will provide 221 nights for families at Ronald McDonald houses in the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana region. These… Read more »