Firehouse Food Fight The Naperville Fire Department has kicked off its sixth annual Firehouse Food Fight. The competition pits fire station against fire station to see who can gather the largest amount of food, clothing and other items to help support families in need. Donations sought include pantry staples such as cereals, pasta and vegetables;… Read more »
The Naperville mayoral race now has three candidates. Tiffany Stephens has tossed her hat into the ring, hoping to become the first African American woman to serve as mayor of Naperville. Nonprofit Founder Stephens is the founder of the nonprofit organization, Kid Teen Rider, which provides transportation for kids and teens serving both Naperville School… Read more »
The Naperville Garden Club is holding its 60th annual Cup of Cheer house walk, holiday market and tea from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on December 1 and 2. Four Homes Featured The self-guided house walk will feature tours of four homes from the Cress Creek, East Highlands, Kinloch and Silver Springs Estates subdivisions, decorated… Read more »
Third Mayoral Candidate The Naperville mayoral race now has three candidates. Tiffany Stephens has tossed her hat into the ring, hoping to become the first African American woman to serve as mayor of Naperville. Stephens is the founder of the nonprofit organization, Kid Teen Rider, which provides transportation for kids and teens serving both Naperville… Read more »
Before bringing out the turkey, stuffing and mashed potatoes, over 6,000 trotters brought their running shoes to Naperville Central High School early Thanksgiving morning for the 25th Annual Turkey Trot 5K, hosted by the Naperville Noon Lions. Thanksgiving Tradition Trotters flocked to Naperville from all around, as many run the 5K as a yearly family… Read more »
Santa is beginning his preparation up in the North Pole, and luckily, Kris Kringle will get some help from the children of Naperville. The Letters to Santa Mailbox was recently installed next to the Van Buren parking lot on Main St. in Downtown Naperville. Naperville to the North Pole “We are in beautiful downtown Naperville,… Read more »
The Dandelion Fountain tree stands over 20 feet tall at the Naperville Riverwalk’s Civic Plaza to welcome everyone to the holiday season. Naperville Park Specialist for the Riverwalk Division Mike DiCristina and five people from the Naperville Park District installed the Dandelion Fountain artificial holiday tree on Tuesday. Dandelion Fountain Tree Installation “We’re down here… Read more »
The rise of catalytic converter theft across the Naperville area prompted the Naperville police to team up with Cassidy Tire and Service for their “Tat-A-Cat” event. “To stop the theft, we are installing the last six digits of the VIN number using high heat-resistant paint. That paint number on the catalytic converter will stop the… Read more »
IHSA All-State Football The Illinois High School Football Coaches Association recently announced the 2022 All-State teams for the eight IHSA football classes. In class 5A, Benet Academy senior Pierce Walsh was a first-team selection as a wide receiver/defensive lineman. In class 8A, Naperville Central junior Maverick Ohle was named honorable mention as a defensive lineman/tight… Read more »
“We’re so proud that we can get around 6,000 runners and walkers to come out on a day known for overeating,” said Turkey Trot race director Glenn Behnke. “There are some people that are lightning fast, and they’ll come back in 15 minutes. But what’s really cool is to see kids and they’re running or… Read more »
IPSD 204 E-Learning Day At last night’s Indian Prairie School District 204 Board of Education meeting, the calendar for the 2023-2024 school year was approved. One of the key days that was addressed was an e-learning day that will take place on March 19, 2024. Instead of students getting the day off for election day,… Read more »
14 Naperville residents so far are getting ready to ask for your vote for City Council, with two currently filing petitions for the mayoral slot. Starting on Monday, November 21, and continuing through November 28, 2022 candidates can drop off their petitions at Naperville City Hall. Council Candidates Those who have filed for one of… Read more »