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The Morton Arboretum hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday for The Grand Garden. The area was named after president and CEO of the Morton Arboretum, Gerard T. Donnelly, who recently announced his retirement. “I know this garden will be a place for you all, for our members and for our visitors,” said Donnelly. “We…

The Naperville Sister Cities Foundation hosted its second annual Hispanic Heritage Festival on Saturday, September 17 in Naperville’s Central Park. Celebrating Sister Cities and Hispanic Community The celebration was to recognize the Hispanic community within Naperville and pay homage to two of Naperville’s sister cities, Cancun and Patzcuaro, both in Mexico. “Naperville is a wonderfully…

The Naperville Park District started the week off rolling into its 24th annual Wonderful World of Wheels event. This was the first year it took place in the Fort Hill Activity Center parking lot. What is Wonderful World of Wheels? “This is one of our special events that is specifically targeted for the early childhood…

Eight Naperville notables will put their dancing chops to the test at this year’s Dancing with the Celebrities. The Career and Networking Center is hosting its annual fundraiser this week. Blueprint for the Perfect Routine Dr. Laticia Thompson, (Dr. Tish) Founder and Chief Business Psychologist of Legacy Blueprint LLC. has always enjoyed dancing. She’s glad…

On Saturday, the Naperville Police and Fire Departments came together to put on their annual public safety open house at Naperville’s Public Safety Campus on Aurora Avenue. The event offered a chance for the public to learn more about the departments by interacting with vehicles, equipment, and first responders themselves. It also included live demonstrations…

“This morning, we are in downtown Naperville at North Central College for the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This walk is to support the Alzheimer’s Association and their fight to find a cure for the disease. There’s been research done. They’re the leader, when it comes to funding research to help take this disease that…

The Naperville Art League is hosting its 37th Annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair this weekend. The two-day event started Saturday and continues today, concluding at 5 p.m. Variety of Mediums This year the fair features more than 100 artists, with work from a variety of mediums. Paintings in styles including acrylic, oil, and watercolor will…

Friday morning Naperville mayor Steve Chirico joined the Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to commemorate Constitution Week, which runs from September 17 to 23. What is Constitution Week? “We have Constitution Week coming up and we’re always very excited about it. The DAR groups from all over the country,…

More than 1,000 backpacks were laid out on North Central College’s Jefferson Lawn on Tuesday to help raise awareness about mental health struggles and suicide. Send Silence Packing is a traveling exhibit brought to college campuses around the country for the cause. About the Exhibit “So, in this exhibit, Active Minds has set out over…

Students and staff have been allowed back into Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School in Naperville, after being evacuated earlier this morning due to a bomb threat. School Evacuated The threat was reported this morning by an anonymous caller who said a bomb was in the school, according to a statement from a spokesperson from…

Construction work on the Downtown Naperville streetscape project is almost complete, and the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) is planning a party to celebrate. On Saturday, Sept 24, the DNA will hold its Progress in Progress Celebration. Free Family-Friendly Celebration “Let alone was the construction a beautification project, it also allowed for desperately-needed replacement and repair…

On Saturday, September 10, Naperville celebrated the LGBTQ+ community with the second annual Naper Pride Fest. The family friendly festival was held at Naper Settlement and featured food, music, LGBQ+ supportive vendors, and kids activities. Proceeds For Health Center Proceeds from the event will be used to help create a new health facility in the…