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As the year comes to a close, it’s a time of reflection and remembering who Naperville has lost in the past year. This is an incomplete list but an offering to remember a few Napervillians who have left us this year. It’s an opportunity to learn about them and to give a silent nod to…

A number of new Illinois laws will be introduced throughout the state on Sunday, January 1, 2023; one of which, Naperville elementary students had a hand in creating.  In total, there are over 180 new laws that will take effect in the new year Here are five of note.  Minimum Wage Increase: The current minimum…

Congressman Bill Foster (D-IL) has announced the approval of federal funding for over $25 million in community projects for the 11th District. That includes $900,000 for accessibility improvements to the Naperville Riverwalk’s Eagle Street Gateway. Funding the Riverwalk The gateway project is part of the city’s 2031 Riverwalk master plan. It includes several capital projects…

The Branch Moms Community recently announced that Matt Doyle is the recipient of their first ever The Branch Kindness Award. “We’re always looking for stories or people, to highlight the kindness, the compassion, the love they share, and the support they share, because that’s what running the moms community is all about,” said The Branch…

Need for Blood Donors Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood and or platelets, according to the American Red Cross. All year round, yet, especially during the holiday season, blood donation becomes more critical, according to Kristen Pelzer, Versiti’s Public and Media Relations Organizer for the local blood center in Naperville.  She says…

A Chicago man and a Naperville man were charged with burglary on Monday, December 26. Who Was Charged For The Burglary Erik Pelligrino, 31 of the 1900 block of Fair Oak Road, Naperville, and Jonte McMillian, 33, of the 8000 block of South King Drive, Chicago, were charged with a Class 1 Felony of Residential…

Residents can expect warmer temperatures and rainy Naperville weather this week and into 2023. After wind chills reached between -20 and -30 degrees last week, residents can expect a dramatic temperature increase heading into the new year. This Thursday, temperatures will feel about 80 degrees warmer than last week. Warm Weather Is Coming Naperville will…

A recent request to continue a longstanding practice within Naperville District 203 raised a few questions on the heels of school closures and hybrid learning from COVID-19. District administrators sought and received authority to file a waiver request with the Illinois State Board of Education to offer physical education classes two days per week for…

The Naperville Fire Department responded to a call at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday, 12/24, about smoke coming from a home at the 800 block of Plainfield-Naperville Road. While en route, first responders were notified that all four occupants were not inside the house. First Responders On Scene In total, 26 first responders were on the…

Naperville District 203 officials are anticipating using the state’s 5% maximum public schools tax cap law that is tied into the consumer price index for the upcoming property tax levy, based on a plan set in motion at Monday’s (12/20) school board meeting. After several reviews, the board voted, 6-1, in favor of the 5%…

The Holiday season is here! Every year Naperville homeowners go all out when it comes to decorating their homes. In case you didn’t get the chance to check them out yourself, here’s a taste of the festival decorations that were on display this year. From everybody at NCTV17, Happy Holidays! Thank you for all the…

A new 96,430-square-foot cardiovascular center could be added to the Edward Hospital campus, based on a proposal unveiled Wednesday at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting. Edward Hospital representatives have proposed razing the Naperville Medical Office Building at 10 W. Martin Ave. to accommodate the new development on the 2.31-acre property, as well as making…