Category: Naperville News 17
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Naperville’s 2022 Oktoberfest Kicks Off at Naper Settlement
One of the signature events of the season, Naperville’s Oktoberfest, began Friday evening at Naper Settlement. The two-day event features German cuisine, traditional Oktoberfest beers, live polka and rock music, and fun for the whole family. Visitors can try a variety of German style foods such as Soft pretzels, chicken schnitzel, bratwursts and more, along…
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Naperville Native John Perna Named the Illinois Junior Golf Associations’s Person of the Year
Naperville native and founder of The Player Services in Downers Grove John Perna has been named the Illinois Junior Golf Association’s (IJGA) Person of the Year. Perna’s Work With the IJGA Perna, 40, was a successful college golfer before turning professional. He wants young golfers to have a great collegiate experience. “Nothing makes me feel…
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TEDxNaperville Returns with New “Community” Format
The TEDxNaperville conference will be held on Saturday, as innovative speakers will gather for a community-style event featuring ideashops and lively conversations. TEDxNaperville New Format Rather than the typical TED talk set-up, organizers of this year’s TEDxNaperville have opted to host a smaller, more interactive event. “The family reunion-style” event will feature 16 ideashop speakers…
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Naperville’s Lucy Westlake Wins Barron Prize For Safe Water Work
Mountain climbing record-setter Lucy Westlake has added yet another accolade to her list. She’s one of 25 to win a 2022 Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes. What is the Barron Prize? The Barron Prize is a national award that recognizes youth for their positive impact through humanitarian or environmental service work. Westlake was chosen…
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Early Voting Kicks Off For DuPage And Will County Voters
Early voting kicks off today. DuPage County voters can head to the DuPage County Fairgrounds at 2015 Manchester Road in Wheaton to cast their ballots. That site will be open from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon through October 24, at which point 21 more locations will open…
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CAWA Book Drive for Naperville Area School Districts
Starting this school year, every public school in Illinois is mandated to include a unit of study on Asian American history, becoming the first state with that requirement. In light of that, Chinese American Women in Action (CAWA), donated a combined total of 555 books centered around that subject to Naperville School District 203 and…
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Naperville Among Money’s Top 50 Best Places to Live in US
Naperville is among the top 50 best places to live in the U.S. according to a recent ranking by Money magazine, landing at No. 16 on the list. City’s Many Accolades Land It In Top 50 Money gave a nod to the number of “best of” lists Naperville had landed on, including best place to…
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Naperville City Council Discusses Business District Taxes
Naperville City Council recently held discussions about additional taxes for the proposed Heinen’s Business District, as well as the Westridge Court and Heritage Shopping Centers. Heinen Business District City Council voted 5-4 in favor of passing an ordinance and scheduling an Oct. 4 public meeting for the proposed Heinen’s Business District during their Sept. 21…
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Oktoberfest Brings All Things German to Naperville’s Naper Settlement
Oktoberfest is coming to Naper Settlement this weekend. The German-centric fest will be held on Friday, September 30 and Saturday, October 1. All Things German The celebration will include German cuisine, local and traditional Oktoberfest beer choices, and live music, featuring both polka and rock music, all under a large heated tent. The band line…
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Aurora Police Say No Credible Threat After Reports Of Suspicious Person Visiting Schools
Aurora police say there is no credible threat to the general public after reports of a suspicious individual visiting schools in surrounding jurisdictions and asking for a tour circulated online. Indian Prairie School District 204 addressed the matter in an email today, saying that an internal email on the matter was shared on social media…
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Naperville’s Russell Fletcher Plans To Summit Mount Kilimanjaro
Naperville native Russell Fletcher will spend the next week trekking up Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Chance for Adventure The 66-year-old spent most of his career as a chairperson of the Planning Commission for the Village of Bolingbrook. For the past six years, he’s called Naperville home. But he’s excited for his upcoming change of scenery.…
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Naperville Area School Districts Jump in Niche’s Rankings to Among Top 40 in U.S.
Both Naperville School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 made it into the top 40 in Niche’s yearly rankings of best school districts in the United States. District Rankings on Niche Naperville School District 203 landed at number 25 in the nation. That was a 15-point jump for the district from last year.…