Author: Justin Cornwell
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Morton Arboretum Dog Admission Days
Several times a year, the Morton Arboretum hosts “Dog Admission Days” and “Tails on the Trails” events. These are the only times throughout the year that non-service dogs are permitted in cars or on the grounds of the Morton Arboretum. In addition to the standard price of admission, it is $5 per dog. Exploring the…
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Cases of New COVID-19 Variants on the Rise
COVID-19 cases are on an uptick across the country and in both DuPage and Will Counties in recent weeks. As of last week, about 72% of cases in the Midwest were either the BA.5 or BA.4 variants, according to CDC data, which groups Illinois with Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan and Minnesota. The B.5 strain has…
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Candace Parker Named One of Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential
Time Magazine recently released its list of 100 most influential people in 2022. With a passage written by NBA legend and Chicago-native, Dwyane Wade, Naperville Central graduate Candace Parker was selected as one of the 100 on the list after a memorable year on and off the court. Bringing a Championship Home to Chicago Parker…
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Hindu Civilization Exhibition Held At Fox Valley Mall
On April 16, Fox Valley Mall in Aurora was the site of Darshana Day, hosted by Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS). “Here we have organized a Hindu civilization exhibition to showcase about Hindu culture to all of our American friends and neighbors in different cities in the suburbs of Chicagoland,” said Siddesh Shevade, National Executive Director…
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Naperville Native Looks to Climb Her Way to A New Record
Naperville Native Lucy Westlake is looking to take her climbing to adventures to new heights as she looks to break a world record.
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Easter Hops into Action at the Naperville Safety Town
The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club and Naperville Safety Town came together on a sunny Saturday morning for an early Easter celebration.
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Historic Grotto Gets 100-Year-Old Makeover
The historic Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Naperville Saints Peter and Paul’s Cemetery is getting a much needed makeover after 100 years.
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Naperville Resident Launches Charity Website To Aid Her Homeland Ukraine
Naperville resident and Ukrainian native Bogdana Kashperovetska has launched a website to collect donations to aid those in Ukraine.
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St. Paddy’s Day 5K Walk/Run Returns
After a two year break due to the pandemic, the Naperville St. Paddy’s Day 5K walk/run made an in-person return on a chilly Saturday morning.
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Dr. Robert Bell’s “Doc Football” Celebrates 20 Years
Dr. Robert Bell and his Doc Football recess program was honored for 20 years of success at Nancy Young Elementary with a staff vs. students football game!
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Dr. Robert Bell’s “Doc Football” Celebrates 20 Years
Dr. Robert Bell and his Doc Football recess program was honored for 20 years of success at Nancy Young Elementary with a staff vs. students football game!
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Naperville Central on Probation Following IHSA Investigation
The Naperville Central Athletic Department is being placed under probation after the discovery of consistent improper paperwork procedures following an IHSA investigation.