Second Annual Saints Peter and Paul Homecoming

On Saturday, Saints Peter and Paul Church in Naperville hosted its second annual Homecoming Fest, an end of the summer family friendly music festival. “Today we are having our annual Homecoming Fest where we invite the whole parish to come out, from the little ones all the way to all the way to the seniors,… Read more »

Illegal Firearms Tops List of Concerns for the NPD

Illegal firearms are one of the top concerns of the Naperville Police Department according to Chief of Police Jason Arres. There were a reported 84 firearm seizures and recoveries during the first half of 2022 according to data from the NPD. “I can’t give enough praise to the men and women who are willing to… Read more »

Two Children Rescued From Second Story Window In Naperville Hotel Fire

Two children, their mom and a dog safely escaped a hotel fire this afternoon on the 1800 block of W. Diehl Road in Naperville, thanks to the help of the Naperville Fire Department (NFD). What Happened The NFD responded to the four-story hotel just after 12:30 p.m. today, according to a press release from the… Read more »

Naperville’s Overwatch Foundation Aims to Help in Ukraine

For years, Naperville’s BJJ Lab has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the western suburbs. But the owners of the studio have been investing their time and skills to a greater cause through a recently launched nonprofit. Origin of Overwatch The Overwatch Foundation provides high value support and relief to victims of natural disasters, and non-conventional… Read more »

Rifle Sales Ban Lawsuits | Busing Concerns | First Responder Honors

Rifle Sales Ban Lawsuits A Naperville gun shop owner already has plans to take legal action against the City of Naperville after the recent passage of an ordinance banning sales of most high-powered rifles in the city. Robert Bevis, owner of Law Weapons and Supply, told CBS2 Chicago he would be filing “a couple lawsuits.”… Read more »

HSS Hosts Raksha Bandhan at the Naperville Fire Department

The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Naperville-Aurora chapter hosted their annual Raksha Bandhan Monday morning at the Naperville Fire Department. HSS presented Naperville police and fire department personnel traditional rakhi wristbands and books as a thanks for their service. “What we are celebrating here is Raksha Bandhan with our first responders and city officials,” said HSS… Read more »

Municipal Election Petitions | D204 2023 Budget | Raksha Bandhan

Municipal Election Petitions Starting today, petitions for candidacy in the 2023 Naperville municipal elections will be available in the Community Services Department at the Naperville Municipal Center. Candidates are required to be registered voters in the City of Naperville and have been residents within the corporate limits of the city for at least one year. Up for grabs… Read more »

Road Projects Delayed | Crime Stoppers Turns 40 | #1 Naperville Spots

Road Projects Delayed Several city road construction projects have been delayed as a result of a seven-week equipment operator strike. According to Bill Novack, director of Naperville’s Transportation, Engineering and Development department, North Aurora Road improvements west of Route 59, the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) resurfacing contract and the City resurfacing project were all impacted…. Read more »

City Council Approves SAFE-T Act Resolution

At Tuesday’s Naperville City Council meeting, the group passed a resolution encouraging Illinois state legislators to work with community stakeholders and local law enforcement to “fix the remaining problems” with the SAFE-T Act. The measure specifically mentions concerns with “unreasonably limiting the imposition of cash bail for violent offenders, unreasonably limiting police officer discretion to… Read more »

Naperville Police on Dunkin Rooftop for a Good Cause

“It’s a great way just to raise awareness and very much be visible and kinda fun and interact with the community and that way it draws more attention,” said John Thorp. Today marks the 19th year anniversary of a special relationship between Dunkin’ and Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois partnership. “This… Read more »

Candidate Petitions | 248th Ave Noise Walls | Cop On A Rooftop

Candidate Petitions Available Next Tuesday Petitions for those interested in becoming a candidate in the 2023 Naperville municipal election will be available starting Tuesday, August 23. Next year there will be four city council positions up for grabs, each with four-year terms, as well as the position of mayor, also a four-year term. To qualify,… Read more »