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“We love coming to Naperville,” said Haley. “Anderson’s Bookshop is a sweet spot. We get to meet people, some that love the Clemson Tigers just as much as I do, and some that have daughters or granddaughters that they want to inspire. Haley’s New Book More than 70 people came out to Anderson’s Bookshop on…

National Coffee with a Cop Day was celebrated around town on Wednesday, with the Naperville Police Department deciding to pair it with its Chat with the Chief initiative. Coffee And A Chat Officers could be found inside the Starbucks on Washington St., Dunkin Donuts on 95th St. and McDonalds on N. Route 59 with a…

Naperville’s outdoor warning sirens will be sounding the week of October 10, says the City of Naperville, as they undergo annual maintenance. Annual Maintenance Oct. 10 through 14 Braniff, the City’s warning siren contractor, will set off each of the City’s 19 siren units individually. The audible portion of the testing will take place between…

“We hear, unfortunately hear about these way too often and you see it on the news. You read about it, and then we can kind of move on with our lives. But to actually be there and, and feel that sense of loss really, really does change you and it changes your perspective on, on…

It may look like a typical dog training class on a Monday night at Naperville Sportsman Club, but these pooches are practicing for a greater purpose: to be a part of VIP Service Dog Foundation, a nonprofit organization that was founded in November of 2011. “We started small, and we have grown over the years,…

Downtown Naperville traffic will be impacted by a new lane closure for the Washington Street Bridge, according to a press release from the City of Naperville. The new traffic configuration will begin Thursday, October 6. After a recent inspection the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has recommended a new 8-ton weight limit and lane closures…

Some slow-down strategies may be coming to Gartner Road between Washington Street and Charles Avenue in Naperville. Pavement Markings, Yellow Banding Signs Among Options The Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) will be considering several recommendations at its meeting this Thursday made by the Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Department. One is to yellow band the 25…

Naperville city councilman Benny White has announced that he’ll be running for Naperville mayor. Service on Council, IPSD204 Board White is a retired Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army, having served 22 years before retiring from active duty in 2008. Before being elected to city council in 2017, he served as a board member on…

“I love it,” said Kevin Merrihew. “Honestly it’s something that is different every day, a lot different than (being) on the street. Instead, you’re going through and building relationships with kids and you get to see the same people.”  Officer Kevin Merrihew is a Naperville School Resource Officer, also known as SRO, who works at…

College of DuPage will hold a College Fair on Tuesday, October 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the college’s Physical Education Center Arena. More Than 200 College Reps On Hand The annual event gives students and their parents a chance to gather more information on prospective colleges. More than 200 college representatives will…

The Naperville Junior Woman’s Club is hosting its annual Trick-or-Treat at Safety Town on Saturday, October 15 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be the 22nd year for the event. Fun Treats And Toys For The Taking The Safety Town Trick-or-Treat is designed for kids aged three through 12, though younger kids are…

Bond was denied for a Chicago man accused of stabbing a woman multiple times at a Naperville hotel earlier this month, according to a press release by DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres. Willie Tidwell, 50, appeared at a bond hearing before Judge George Ford on Saturday for the…