Naperville City Manager Doug Krieger joined several city council members as well as members of the Islamic Center of Naperville (ICN) community on Saturday to gather for a groundbreaking in honor of the start of construction of a new mosque at 3540 248th Avenue. “It’s an absolute privilege and honor for me to represent the… Read more »
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Downtown Naperville Progress in Progress Celebration
After months of construction, the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) celebrated its updated streetscapes with the Progress in Progress Celebration. “Today is our Progress in Progress Celebration. Downtown Naperville had some construction work happen, crews had to get underground and work on some of the infrastructure that was in desperate need of repair and replacement. And… Read more »
Naperville Location of Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar Opens
The Naperville location of Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar is now open. First Shuckin’ Shack In Illinois The new seafood spot comes to town thanks to Kyle Howard. According to a press release, the Geneva resident left his 20-year corporate career to open the chain’s first franchise location in Illinois. Owning a restaurant was a long-time… Read more »
Mosque Groundbreaking | Naperville Shuckin’ Shack Opens | Largest Dog Wedding
ICN Holds Mosque Groundbreaking The Islamic Center of Naperville (ICN) held a groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday for its new mosque. The location at 3540 248th Avenue will be ICN’s fourth within Naperville. Members of the ICN community, several Naperville city council members, members of the design team, and City Manager Doug Krieger were among those… Read more »
Fundraisers To Support Two Naperville Saints Players Whose Fathers Died
The Naperville Saints football family is coming together in support of two of their players whose fathers died within a two week span. Both the Hanslik family and Giannone family suffered a loss, and the team is rallying to help raise funds in their time of need. TD For Two Tonight the group will be… Read more »
Naperville Shopping Center Tax | Innovation Gateway Funding | Westlake Wins “Young Heroes” Prize
Naperville Shopping Center Tax Naperville City Council voted 5-4 in favor of a resolution expressing the city’s intent to consider imposing a sales tax of up to one percent for businesses in the Westridge Court and Heritage Shopping Centers for as long as 23 years. The purpose would be to generate as much as $20… Read more »
Two Naperville Residents Receive Senior Of The Year Award
Senior of the Year Award “I’m a person that kind of like, looks around for things that nobody else is doing, underserved things, and kind of try to make them work.” That’s the attitude that helped earn Bob Tanner a Senior of the Year award from the Naperville Senior Task Force. Tanner was recognized for… Read more »
Dancing with the Celebrities Names 2022 Champions
On Wednesday night, eight Naperville notables showed off their moves at the 2022 Dancing with the Celebrities competition. Each pairing brought the energy at Mesón Sabika for the 12th year of this event, but only two teams took home the top prizes. Closing the Deal Bridget Salela, agent at The Ville – Coldwell Banker Realty,… Read more »
Remembering Lifelong Naperville Resident Joe Modaff
Joe Modaff, who hailed from a multi-generational Naperville family, died peacefully in his sleep on September 12 at the age of 83. Lifelong Napervillian Modaff was a lifelong Napervillian, who grew up on his family’s farm. Family was the central theme of his life. A U.S. Marine Corp veteran, Modaff spent his early years doing… Read more »
Morton Arboretum Unveils The Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden
The Morton Arboretum hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday for The Grand Garden. The area was named after president and CEO of the Morton Arboretum, Gerard T. Donnelly, who recently announced his retirement. “I know this garden will be a place for you all, for our members and for our visitors,” said Donnelly. “We… Read more »
Shots Fired in Naperville | Affordable Housing | DeEtta’s Award
Shots Fired In Naperville A Naperville man was arrested yesterday after police responded to a report of shots fired and an armed suspect walking near the 2600 block of St. Albans Circle. The incident took place around 6:15 p.m. After a search of the area, Naperville police arrested Shabaz A. Chaudhry, 25, without incident, charging… Read more »
Naperville Sister Cities Foundation Hosts Second Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival
The Naperville Sister Cities Foundation hosted its second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 17 in Naperville’s Central Park. Celebrating Sister Cities and Hispanic Community The celebration was to recognize the Hispanic community within Naperville and pay homage to two of Naperville’s sister cities, Cancun and Patzcuaro, both in Mexico. “Naperville is a wonderfully… Read more »