Health Experts Say Mask Up, Vax Up For Healthy Holidays

The holiday season is here and that means it’s prime time for friends and families to gather together. But there are a few guests you don’t want at your celebration…namely COVID-19, the flu, or RSV. Health Officials Recommend To Mask Up To Prevent Illness The trio has been the talk of tripledemic worries in recent… Read more »

Dine Around Downtown Naperville With The Mayor This February

The Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) is launching a new charity event in the new year. Dine Around Downtown Naperville with the Mayor will have its inaugural run on February 22. Pop To Find Your Restaurant Pick Part of the fun of this new event is the element of surprise. Participants will gather at Elements at… Read more »

Naperville Library Best In US | D203 Property Tax Hike | D204 New Principals

Naperville Public Library Ranked Best in Country  Library Journal has named the Naperville Public Library best in the country in its expenditure range for the year. The group also deemed it a five-star library for the 14th time since the award started in 2009. Factors used in the rankings include physical circulation, e-material circulation, wi-fi… Read more »

Ballots Finalized for Park District and School Board Elections

The filing deadline has come for candidates interested in a for four-year terms on the Naperville Park District, Naperville School District 203, and Indian Prairie School District 204 boards. There are three open slots on each. Park District Candidates Four candidates have turned in paperwork and are in the running for a seat on the… Read more »

Naperville Police Chief Discusses SAFE-T Act Local Impact

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres recently took part in a virtual forum to discuss the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, better known as the SAFE-T Act. The League of Women Voters of Naperville hosted the Dec. 14 forum. Chief Arres answered questions regarding reforms to the criminal justice system included in the SAFE-T Act,… Read more »

Naperville Fire Department Tips To Keep Holidays Fire Free

With the holiday’s taking place the Naperville Fire Department has some safety tips for a fun and safe celebration. Cozy fires, cooking for crowds, and holiday décor are all signs of the season. But as you deck the halls of your home, the Naperville Fire Department (NFD) wants to make sure you’re being safe. Candle… Read more »

Naperville Police Share Holiday Safety Reminders

The holidays are fast approaching, and though safety may not be at the top of your Christmas checklist, Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres says it should be added in. “There’s a lot of things to be aware of besides just getting ready for the holidays, but I think with the proper planning, discussion, you can… Read more »

North Central Football Returns Home After Stagg Bowl Win

North Central Football returned home to Championship Plaza on Saturday afternoon, winning the Division III National Championship against Mount Union 28-21.  Welcome Home To Naperville The North Central players arrived with a warm welcome from friends and family members. The first players to exit the bus were Cardinals running back and Gagliardi Award winner Ethan… Read more »

Naperville Mayoral Candidate Tiffany Stephens to Remain on Ballot

“Given that the board chose to not even have the candidate put on any evidence or a case, that is bizarre. They usually at least make the defense put something to have a full record, even if the decision is a forgone conclusion to (the board),” said attorney Ross Secler, disappointed in the ruling made… Read more »

New Morton Arboretum Exhibit | NCC At Stagg Bowl | Winter Reading Program

New Morton Arboretum Exhibit A new large-scale sculpture exhibit is coming to The Morton Arboretum in May 2023. Polish-American artist and sculptor Olga Ziemska will be showcasing her Of the Earth display, with five sculptures that will incorporate parts of trees and natural elements from around the arboretum itself. A first-generation child of Polish immigrants, this will be Ziemska’s… Read more »

Longtime Edward-Elmhurst Health Leader Mary Lou Mastro To Retire

After 45 years in the healthcare industry, Mary Lou Mastro, MS, RN, FACHE, CEO of the South Region for the NorthShore-Edward-Elmhurst Health (NS-EEH), has announced her retirement Will Miss “Second Home” of 34 Years “Although I am excited to join my husband in retirement, I will miss the place that has been my second home… Read more »