Gartner Road Slow Down Strategies Some driver slow-down tactics may be coming to Gartner Road between Washington Street and Charles Avenue in Naperville. The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) will be considering several recommendations at its meeting this Thursday made by the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Department. Those include yellow banding several of the 25… Read more »
Naperville city councilman Benny White has announced that he’ll be running for Naperville mayor. Service on Council, IPSD204 Board White is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, having served 22 years before retiring from active duty in 2008. Before being elected to city council in 2017, he served as a board member on… Read more »
“I love it,” said Kevin Merrihew. “Honestly it’s something that is different every day, a lot different than (being) on the street. Instead, you’re going through and building relationships with kids and you get to see the same people.” Officer Kevin Merrihew is a Naperville School Resource Officer, also known as SRO, who works at… Read more »
College of DuPage will hold a College Fair on Tuesday, October 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the college’s Physical Education Center Arena. More Than 200 College Reps On Hand The annual event gives students and their parents a chance to gather more information on prospective colleges. More than 200 college representatives will… Read more »
The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club is hosting its annual Trick-or-Treat at Safety Town on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be the 22nd year for the event. Fun Treats And Toys For The Taking The Safety Town Trick-or-Treat is designed for kids aged three through 12, though younger kids are… Read more »
Bond was denied for a Chicago man accused of stabbing a woman multiple times at a Naperville hotel earlier this month, according to a press release by DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres. Willie Tidwell, 50, appeared at a bond hearing before Judge George Ford on Saturday for the… Read more »
Bond Denied For Man Accused In Stabbing Incident Bond was denied for a Chicago man accused of stabbing a woman multiple times at a Naperville hotel earlier this month, according to a press release by DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres. Willie Tidwell, 50, appeared at a bond hearing… Read more »
Naperville native and founder of The Player Services in Downers Grove John Perna has been named the Illinois Junior Golf Association’s (IJGA) Person of the Year. Perna’s Work With the IJGA Perna, 40, was a successful college golfer before turning professional. He wants young golfers to have a great collegiate experience. “Nothing makes me feel… Read more »
The TEDxNaperville conference will be held on Saturday, as innovative speakers will gather for a community-style event featuring ideashops and lively conversations. TEDxNaperville New Format Rather than the typical TED talk set-up, organizers of this year’s TEDxNaperville have opted to host a smaller, more interactive event. “The family reunion-style” event will feature 16 ideashop speakers… Read more »
TEDxNaperville “Community” TEDxNaperville returns on Saturday with a new format. The theme of this year’s TEDx is “Community,” as 16 Ideashop speakers will host small intimate sessions where people can engage in lively discussions on new ideas. Several other alumni speakers will be also attending and walking amongst the participants, eager to converse. The event… Read more »
Mountain climbing record-setter Lucy Westlake has added yet another accolade to her list. She’s one of 25 to win a 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. What is the Barron Prize? The Barron Prize is a national award that recognizes youth for their positive impact through humanitarian or environmental service work. Westlake was chosen… Read more »
Early voting kicks off today. DuPage County voters can head to the DuPage County Fairgrounds at 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton to cast their ballots. That site will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through October 24, at which point 21 more locations will open… Read more »