Naper Pride Fest | Replacement Trees Post Tornado | Ashley Whippet Invitational

Naper Pride Fest Naper Pride Fest is coming to Naper Settlement this Saturday, September 10. This is the second year for the family friendly fest, which celebrates diversity and inclusivity. There will be music, food, LGBTQ+ supportive vendors and kids activities. The headliner of the day will be Grammy-award-winning singer Jody Watley, who will take… Read more »

Ashley Whippet International Championships

Nike Park is the site of an exciting annual championship featuring dozens of our furry friends showing off their skills with the frisbee. “Today’s the 2022 Ashley Whippet Frisbee World Championships and this is a year long group of people that have competed across the world that have qualified for today’s event,” said Co International… Read more »

2022 Last Fling Kicks Off in Downtown Naperville

The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling has kicked off along the Riverwalk in Downtown Naperville. The Labor Day weekend event has fun for the whole family, as those in the Naperville community say farewell to summer. “We have carnival rides, we have food, we have beverages and we have music,” said Beth DeGeeter, co-chair of the… Read more »

Arrest Made In Food Delivery Driver Stolen Car Case

Naperville police say they have made an arrest in connection with an incident earlier this summer where a food delivery driver had his wallet and car stolen. Arrest On September 1, police arrested a juvenile suspect from Naperville. That individual was charged with felony robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. That person’s name… Read more »

95th Street Library Hosts Trisha Prabhu Author Visit

Naperville native Trisha Prabhu recently made a stop at the 95th Street Library to discuss her new book “Re-Think the Internet: How To Make The Digital World A Lot Less Sucky.” “There are so many resources out there for educators, for parents,” said Prabhu. But this book is for kids by a young person that… Read more »

Last Fling Begins | Judge Exits Race | $3 Movies

Last Fling Begins Today marks the start of the Last Fling, the Labor Day weekend festival organized by the Naperville Jaycees. All the fun is centered along Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville, with music, food, carnival rides and plenty of family-friendly attractions. It runs today through Monday, and includes a Labor Day Parade that kicks… Read more »

District 204 Notes Rise In Suspensions Last Year

Mirroring a trend in schools across much of the country, Indian Prairie School District 204 officials recently reported a rise in suspensions this past school year. A total of 445 students across Indian Prairie’s schools had an out-of-school suspension in response to a variety of infractions, including physical aggression, drug use and insubordination. 1.7 Percent… Read more »

Capitol Breach Guilty Plea | Take a Hike Challenge | Trisha Prabhu Event

Capitol Breach Guilty Plea A Naperville woman pleaded guilty yesterday to a misdemeanor related to the Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Dawn Frankowski was charged with parading, demonstrating or picketing in a Capitol building. According to court documents, she was inside the building about 11 minutes and entered two offices. As part of the… Read more »

Veterans Resource Fair

On Tuesday the Veterans Assistance Commission and DuPage County Recorder’s office hosted a Veterans Resource Fair. “So we got the Veterans Assistance Commission and recorder’s office Veterans Resource Fair. At the resource fair here, we got approximately seventy five agencies. It is open to anybody inside DuPage and outside DuPage County, and when the veterans… Read more »

Illumination Celebrates 10th Year at The Morton Arboretum

Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum is returning this holiday season for its 10th anniversary, and takes place as the arboretum is celebrating its own centennial. From Nov. 19 to Jan. 7, 2023, guests at the Arboretum can explore the tree-lined one-mile walking trail filled with color, lights and sound. This year, Illumination’s finale… Read more »

Anderson Drops Out | Last Fling | Social in the Park

Anderson Drops Out Naperville Republican Janice Anderson has ended her campaign for a seat on the DuPage County Board. Anderson, a former one-term county board member, has taken a new job with the consulting firm Egon Zehnder. She said in a statement to the Daily Herald, “I didn’t take the decision lightly, but I am withdrawing… Read more »