The family of Illinois Rep. Sean Casten said in a statement released today that their teenage daughter Gwen died of a sudden cardiac arrhythmia. “In layman’s terms, she was fine, and then her heart stopped,” the statement read. “We don’t know what caused the arrythmia, and likely never will.” No Indication of Illness in Daughter… Read more »
NAMI DuPage is putting on its third annual Octoberfest this weekend at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. The event will feature a carnival, live bands and performances, food, drinks and fun for the whole family from Oct. 7-9. Octoberfest runs from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, noon to 11 p.m. on Saturday,… Read more »
Homeowners throughout Naperville are showing off their Halloween spirit with some spookily spectacular displays, and now there’s a map to show you just where to find them. The Believe House Naperville Halloween Map The Believe House has put out its Spooktacular ’22 Naperville Halloween Map. The online map shows where the public can spot the… Read more »
‘Unfounded’ School Threat The Naperville Police Department announced on Thursday an online threat to an “unnamed school” has been deemed “unfounded.” After an investigation, the NPD said messages using the same wording were reported in different areas across the country. There is no indication the message was about any Naperville individual or school. NAMI DuPage Octoberfest… Read more »
Naperville City Council will continue to discuss a list of incentives to encourage companies to add affordable housing units to residential developments. Real estate consultant SB Friedman created the list of potential incentives for developers, which included floor area ratios, parking spots, open space, and several other factors. “I think SB Friedman did a really… Read more »
“We love coming to Naperville,” said Haley. “Anderson’s Bookshop is a sweet spot. We get to meet people, some that love the Clemson Tigers just as much as I do, and some that have daughters or granddaughters that they want to inspire. Haley’s New Book More than 70 people came out to Anderson’s Bookshop on… Read more »
Naperville Outdoor Sirens Undergoing Routine Maintenance Annual maintenance of the City’s outdoor warning sirens will begin on Monday, Oct. 10. During this time, each of the City’s outdoor warning sirens will be activated individually for evaluation. Residents should not be alarmed if they hear sirens in their community during calm weather. The annual maintenance of… Read more »
Naperville’s outdoor warning sirens will be sounding the week of October 10, says the City of Naperville, as they undergo annual maintenance. Annual Maintenance Oct. 10 through 14 Braniff, the City’s warning siren contractor, will set off each of the City’s 19 siren units individually. The audible portion of the testing will take place between… Read more »
It may look like a typical dog training class on a Monday night at Naperville Sportsman Club, but these pooches are practicing for a greater purpose: to be a part of VIP Service Dog Foundation, a nonprofit organization that was founded in November of 2011. “We started small, and we have grown over the years,… Read more »
Washington St. Bridge Lane Closures Lane closures on the Washington Street Bridge in downtown Naperville will take place earlier than expected after an inspection by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) found increased deterioration of the structure. Starting tomorrow, the outside southbound lane and the inside northbound lane will be closed to reduce traffic to… Read more »
Downtown Naperville traffic will be impacted by a new lane closure for the Washington Street Bridge, according to a press release from the City of Naperville. The new traffic configuration will begin Thursday, October 6. After a recent inspection the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has recommended a new 8-ton weight limit and lane closures… Read more »
Some slow-down strategies may be coming to Gartner Road between Washington Street and Charles Avenue in Naperville. Pavement Markings, Yellow Banding Signs Among Options The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) will be considering several recommendations at its meeting this Thursday made by the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Department. One is to yellow band the 25… Read more »