During next Tuesday’s Naperville City Council meeting, an ordinance will be discussed to ban the sale of assault weapons in the city. This would include semi-automatic rifles, pistols, shotguns and large capacity magazines that hold 10 rounds of ammunition by any licensed dealer. The three council members to bring this ordinance to the agenda were… Read more »
Cash Reward for Information The Naperville Crime Stoppers are offering a $5,000 cash reward to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest of the recent armed robbery suspects. On July 9, three armed men robbed the Mobil Gas Station on the 100 block of east Ogden Avenue, stealing an undisclosed amount of cash… Read more »
Naper Settlement is leading a free online exhibit called Unvarnished: Housing Discrimination in the Northern and Western United States that focuses on the history of discriminatory housing practices and segregation. Museums from across the country have joined forces to research and present their community’s history of exclusion. Creating the Online Exhibit “One of the really… Read more »
The Naperville Police Department responded to a report of a person with a gun in the area of the 100 block of west Jackson Avenue on Monday, July 11, 2022, at approximately 11:41 p.m., Based on the preliminary information received from witnesses on scene, two men had confronted these witnesses about an earlier altercation that… Read more »
Gas Station Robbery On Saturday, the Naperville Police Department responded to an armed robbery at a gas station on the 100 block of East Ogden Ave. Three masked men entered the store with handguns and took an undisclosed amount of cash and tobacco products before fleeing the scene in a dark colored sedan. Nobody was… Read more »
Before the fresh school year kicks off in the fall, the Naperville Police Department wants to ensure kids heading to their college campuses know the skills to keep themselves and their property safe. Personnel from the department will present “Safety for the College-Bound Student ” on July 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Naperville Police… Read more »
Liquor Commission During Wednesday’s liquor commission meeting, the main topic of discussion centered around a potential whiskey distillery in Naperville. Bob Many, founder of H. Shufeldt Whiskey Company, asked the commission to raise the cap of the Class-P Manufacturer license from four to five. These changes would allow Many to open the H. Shufeldt Whiskey… Read more »
A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville has recently undergone renovations, sporting new spaces for its four-legged friends. According to Aleksa Martinovich, Volunteer Coordinator at A.D.O.P.T., the facility now has the perfect arrangement to take care of the 70 cats and dogs who are waiting for their forever homes. “Prior to this being done, we had some… Read more »
In response to Monday’s mass shooting in Highland Park, many people across the country and here in Naperville are struggling to cope with another threat to their security after the pandemic. Dr. Laura Bokar, LMFT, LCPC, ACS, of Fox Valley Institute offers this advice for managing fear and anxiety in going to larger events. “Everyone… Read more »
Following the news of the Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park that left seven people dead, former Naperville Park District Executive Director and past Naperville Police Department officer Ray McGury shared his thoughts with Naperville Community Television, particularly when it comes to Naperville’s own safety. “Highland Park looks a lot like Naperville. I think… Read more »
Jewel-Osco Carjacking Naperville police are investigating a carjacking that happened in the parking lot of the Jewel-Osco at 1227 Naper Boulevard. Police say around 9 p.m. a man who had just parked his car was approached by three men armed with handguns, who then took his car keys. Two of the suspects took off in… Read more »
Heat Advisory, Flood Watch The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Naperville area from noon until 8 p.m. today. The heat index is expected to hit between 105 to 110 degrees. Officials advise staying indoors in an air-conditioned space if possible. They also say to drink plenty of fluids and check… Read more »