More than a hundred protesters of all ages lined Washington Street in downtown Naperville on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The protest was organized by the Illinois National Organization for Women, American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters and the National Council of Jewish Women in Illinois…. Read more »
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Who’s On The Ballot In the Illinois Primary Election
The Illinois Primary Elections take place on June 28th, and there are several races on the ballot that will decide who is eligible for November’s general election. State Elections For the seat of Illinois governor, Democratic incumbent J.B. Pritzker is challenged in his party by Beverly Miles. The Republican candidates for governor are Darren Bailey,… Read more »
Pritzker Reacts To Roe v. Wade Ruling | West Nile Mosquitos | Park Survey Results
Pritzker Reacts To Roe v. Wade Ruling Governor J.B. Pritzker said at a press conference this morning Illinois will remain a safe haven for those seeking an abortion. The governor was speaking in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision today overturning Roe v. Wade, putting the decision on whether to allow abortion into the… Read more »
Governor J.B. Pritzker Reacts To Overturning Of Roe V. Wade
Governor J.B. Pritzker said at a press conference today that Illinois will remain a safe haven for those seeking an abortion. “Here, we trust you to make your own decisions about your reproductive health,” he said. “We will defend your right to bodily autonomy.” He made the remarks in response to the U.S. Supreme Court… Read more »
New Landmarking Process Discussed | Ambulance Sent To Ukraine | Last Fling Lineup
City Council Discusses New Landmarking Procedures At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the group took on the topic of the future of Naperville’s landmarking process. Recently council denied a request by Naperville Preservation Inc. to landmark the Kroehler YMCA. That brought up the greater question of what balance there was between historic preservation and rights of… Read more »
New Commercial Building With Restaurants Planned For Ogden Corridor
A four-tenant commercial building is slated for construction on an outlot within Naperville’s commercial corridor along Ogden Avenue, with two restaurants already signed on as tenants. The city Planning and Zoning Commission gave its recommendation at its latest meeting to a series of conditions for an 8,300-square-foot building within the Eastgate Outlot of the development… Read more »
Under 5 COVID Vaccine | Outdoor Seating Cap Raised | National Night Out Registration
Under 5 COVID Vaccine The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is preparing to roll out COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently approved the Moderna vaccine for kids ages 6 months through 5 years, and the Pfizer-Biotech vaccine for those from 6 months to 4 years old. The… Read more »
New 212-Unit Apartment Complex Proposed For Southwest Naperville
A proposed 212-unit apartment complex on Naperville’s southwest side moved one step closer to reality after Naperville’s Planning and Zoning Commission gave the project its recommendation at its meeting on June 15. Luxury Apartment Complex The Belvedere is being proposed for 24254 111th St. Anticipated monthly per-unit rents would range from $1,950 to $3,050. “We’re… Read more »
Downtown Naperville’s Annual Classic Car Show
On June 18, car lovers cruised into town for the Downtown Naperville Alliance’s Classic Car Show. “There’s some hard core car people out there. So they love coming and seeing each other at events like this. It’s nice to see some people returning, it’s nice to see new faces and its just what a beautiful… Read more »
Tornado Anniversary | Ribfest Concludes | Classic Car Show
Tornado Anniversary Monday marks one year since a tornado ripped through several Naperville and Woodridge neighborhoods, severely damaging many homes. The hardest hit were those on Nutmeg Lane and Princeton Court, including one completely leveled house. Naperville city staff reported 19 homes in all were deemed uninhabitable, displacing those families. Of those only nine of… Read more »
Naperville Tornado One Year Later: Sally’s Story
Today marks one year since a tornado ravaged several Naperville and Woodridge neighborhoods. “It was terrible,” said Naperville homeowner Sally Benson of the storm. “It was like a nightmare.” Benson said she was heading for the basement when the tornado hit her neighborhood. “I was halfway down the stairs when an alert in my phone… Read more »
Tornado Leaves Naperville Homeowners Displaced a Year Later
The Naperville tornado of 2021 still has residents shaken and frustrated a year later. “Thank goodness we were in the one part of the master bedroom that did not get hit by glass,” said homeowner Marie Whirledge, of Nutmeg Lane, one of the streets hit badly during the storm. Her daughter had just came running… Read more »