As Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, Naperville’s local politicians shared their thoughts on the inauguration.
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Region 7 on Track to Move to Tier 1
The Illinois Department of Public Health says Region 7 is on track to reach Tier 1 mitigations, if metrics continue to improve. While Region 8 may not be far behind.
Council Votes Down Resolution Calling for House Bill Veto
Naperville City Council voted down a resolution that would ask the governor to veto a criminal justice reform bill due to the process by which it was passed.
North Central College Starts New Saliva-Based COVID Testing
North Central College is starting 2021 with a new partnership in the fight against COVID-19, and a cutting edge saliva based COVID test.
DuPage County to Return to ‘Near Normal’ in The Summer
DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin said this morning he believes the county will be returning to “near normal” in the summer.
Ann Lord Celebrates 90th Birthday and 75 Years with the Naperville Municipal Band
On January 18th 2021, Ann turned 90 and 75 of those 90 years have been spent with the local band, as their mistress of ceremonies.
District 203 Taxpayers Receiving One-Time Reimbursement
The Naperville School District 203 board of education have approved a one-time tax reimbursement resolution of $10 million.
Criminal Justice Bill Proposes Sweeping Reform
A bill proposing sweeping criminal justice reform is awaiting the governor’s signature. But some law enforcement officials aren’t in support.
D204’s First Day Of In-Person Learning Since March
Some students in Indian Prairie School District 204 were back for in-person learning for the first time since last March.
How to Catch a Glimpse of Bald Eagles in Our Area
Illinois is an ideal wintering spot for bald eagles and much to the delight of bird-watchers, they’ve become common in the Will County area.
North Central College Fall Sports to Return
The CCIW recently released a spring schedule for previously postponed fall sports, which will begin in late February.
Region 8 Moves to Tier 2 After Adjusted Metrics
Region 8 has moved to Tier 2 mitigations due to an increase in hospital staffing provided by the state, Region 7 remains in Tier 3.