Park District Salary Bump | Snow Cone Social | Summer Reading Program

Park District Salary Bump The Naperville Park District is bumping up employee salaries by 3% as a way to combat staffing issues. At the park district board meeting last week, Executive Director Brad Wilson told the group that retaining employees and filling vacant positions are two of the district’s biggest challenges. Areas like grounds maintenance… Read more »

Water Main Break | Factory Fire | Local State Contenders

Water Main Break Last night there was a water main break in downtown Naperville. A city spokesperson says the break occurred around 8:45 p.m in a 12-inch main located in an excavation pit on Jefferson Avenue. Water service was restored around 2:30 a.m. City crews are inspecting the area to see if there were any… Read more »

Seven Ribbers Will Face Off At This Year’s Ribfest In Wheaton

June is just about here and with it comes Ribfest. The Exchange Club of Naperville has announced the line-up of ribbers that will be getting their cook on at the annual event. Seven Contenders This time around there will be seven contenders for this year’s champions trophy at the annual festival. They include three Illinois… Read more »

Protesters In Naperville Demand Action After Texas School Shooting

In a local response to the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, about 60 people gathered Saturday afternoon at the WWII memorial on Washington Street in downtown Naperville. The group was there in protest of the recent wave of mass shootings in the U.S. and to urge elected officials to take action. The crowd chanted… Read more »

Naperville Police Investigate Armed Robbery Of Convenience Store

Naperville police are looking for an armed robber who held up a convenience store in the 1400 block of E. Chicago Avenue on Saturday. What Happened The crime took place around 3.55 a.m. The suspect entered the store, displaying a handgun. He took cash and cigarettes from the business, and then left on foot, heading… Read more »

Inaugural DuPage Community Arts Festival Debuts Tomorrow

Tomorrow is the inaugural DuPage Community Arts Festival. Held at the north grounds of the DuPage County Fairgrounds, the event is meant to be a true celebration of the arts. Music, Art, and Fun There will be three different stages for music performance, with a long line-up of musical acts. Ides of March will be… Read more »

Patient Care Technician Helps Patients with Daily Activities of Living

Staff Spotlight A Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays a vital role in the overall patient experience at Edward Hospital, helping patients to achieve everyday tasks, assisting the nurses, and being an emotional support for patients and their families.  In this series, brought to you in partnership with Edward-Elmhurst Health, we introduce you to different staff… Read more »

Metea Valley Sophomore Accused Of Cutting Classmate With Pocketknife

A 16-year-old Metea Valley High School sophomore has been accused of cutting one of his classmates with a pocketknife after getting into a fight in a school bathroom, according to a press release from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office. The teenager appeared at a detention hearing today and was released into his parents’ custody,… Read more »

Districts 203 and 204 Address Texas School Shooting

Naperville School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 have both sent out messages to their school communities, addressing the school shooting that happened yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, leaving 19 children and two teachers dead. Heavy Hearts “Our hearts are heavy as our entire school community mourns the loss of students and educators at… Read more »