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Superintendent Bridges said early childhood to second grade students may be back in classrooms mid-October, and other elementary grades soon after.

Some schools in District 204 will start a pilot program that allows some students to return back to in person instruction the coming weeks.

Naperville teacher and long-time football, wrestling and badminton coach Robert G. “Bob” Funston died on September 20, 2020 at the age of 86.

“Rally to Open Naperville Schools NOW” organizers are protesting remote learning and plan to march to District 203 school baord meeting.

Doctor Gomez from Edward-Elmhurst Health recommends getting a flu shot every year, but it’s especially important to get one this year during COVID-19.

Metea Valley High School student, Shankar Jambunathan started a free, student-run tennis camp for kids with special needs called Camp Match Point.

There’s a new fitness studio in Naperville. With their grand opening today, Zenergy Cycling is a new addition to Naperville Crossings.

The DuPage Children’s Museum is hosting a Storybook Festival with multiple activities including designing puppets and children creating their own story.

The community gathered at the Dandelion Fountain in Downtown Naperville last night for a vigil in honor of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

The park district and District 203 opened Knoch Park yesterday, with turf athletic fields, pickleball and tennis courts, and a NCHS Girls’ Softball field.

After more than three weeks with special COVID-19 restrictions, Will County’s region will return to standard Restore Illinois Phase 4 guidelines effective 5 p.m. today. 

Remote learning can prove quite challenging. However, there are steps you and your children can take to maintain good mental (and physical) health.