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The Cosley Zoo is celebrating the month of October with its annual Pumpkin Fest. “Every October this is our 39th year actually, we have Pumpkin Fest, where we offer the public an addition to come in and see the animals and the great fall weather. We also have pumpkins and other fall produce for sale…

A petition circulating on change.org is requesting the Naperville Park District brings an indoor aquatics, tennis, and pickleball facility to the city. Titled, “Bring an Indoor Aquatics, Tennis & Pickleball Center to Naperville,” the petition has been signed by more than 1,400 people to date. Limited Winter Access “The Naperville Park District has done an…

Naperville residents had the opportunity to train much like firefighters would, by crawling and climbing through a four-week program hosted by the Naperville Fire Department. It was all part of the Citizen Fire Academy, a program to help the public better understand the job done by local firefighters and paramedics. What Participants Are Tasked With…

Naperville North and Naperville Central welcomed CTeen of Naperville to their campuses this week to help celebrate The Jewish Festival of Sukkot. About Sukkot “We’re at Naperville Central High School. We’re here to celebrate the holiday of Sukkot. It’s a seven-day holiday, Jewish holiday, all about joy and gathering,” said Rabbi Tzvi Tornek. The festival…

“We’re back at it on these beautiful grounds at the Morton Arboretum for the 12th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch,” said founder of the event, Shannon Morgan.” The event runs from Oct. 12 to Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the West Lawn and Staff Lot of the Arboretum grounds. Beginning at 1…

CellCarta has expanded its footprint in Naperville, moving to a space four times the size of its previous location. Company’s Largest Laboratory Space In U.S. The global medical laboratory service business has moved from its 75th Street location of 7,200 square feet to a new more than 29,000 square foot lab at 1841 Centre Pointe…

Naperville police are investigating a car crash into a tree that took place Thursday morning, which left one man dead and another critically injured. Crash Near Intersection of Commons And Conestoga Roads Police responded to the scene near the intersection of Commons and Conestoga roads this morning around 4:20 a.m. They determined a black Audi…

DuPage County and 211 DuPage are holding two virtual information sessions about the soon-to-be-launched 211 DuPage. Free Social Service Helpline 211 DuPage is a free, confidential referral and information helpline and website for DuPage County residents. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round, the service will direct people to health and…

Naperville’s Joe Chura wants to change how people view a typical bar experience with his new business Go Brewing, located at 1665 Quincy Ave. A first of its kind in Illinois, Go Brewing will create and serve non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beer. No Alcohol? No Problem! “The best part about what we do here is we…

Meson Sabika in Naperville is hosting a fundraiser to benefit victims of Hurricane Ian. On Tuesday, October 25, the Spanish tapas-style restaurant will donate 100% of its sales to support the American Red Cross in its efforts to assist those devastated by the recent hurricane. Second-Deadliest Storm In 21st Century Ian took aim at the…

On Tuesday, more than $3.8 million was awarded to local not-for-profit organizations through a new grant program. The grants were distributed by the DuPage Community Transformation Partnership (DCTP), which was established by the DuPage County Board and DuPage Foundation in January, 2022. Organizations Selected for Funding The DCTP awarded 17 different organizations with funding. Northeast…

Local Hello Kitty lovers, take note! The Hello Kitty Café Truck will be rolling into Naperville on Saturday, October 22. Naperville Stop Part of 2022 Tour The pink café on wheels will be coming through town as part of its 2022 tour across the United States. Fans of the famous feline can stop by to…