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Naperville’s North Central College has rated once again among America’s Best Colleges, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Repeat Performance This is the 28th consecutive year that North Central College has made it onto the list. This year North Central got the number 17 slot in the Best Regional Universities Midwest Category. That’s…

Issues related to Naperville’s downtown design standards recently bubbled back up to the surface as city officials questioned a property owner’s actions on a color scheme outside a previously prescribed palette. But after discussion, the Planning and Zoning Commission decided cosmetics company Benefit will be able to maintain its pink exterior color scheme. Commissioners on…

A new era of Waubonsie Valley High Schools past is upon us. The school unveiled a new mural inside the Auditorium and Athletics entrance. The mural is dedicated to the Potawatomi tribe and Chief Waubonsie who settled on the land that the school now occupies. A New Idea Five-years ago a Waubonsie Valley student, Natalie…

A whole lot of fun is rolling into the Fort Hill Activity Center parking lot in Naperville for the 23rd annual Wonderful World of Wheels. The event will be hosted by the Naperville Park District and presented by Woody Buick GMC on September 19. Free Hands-On Event The free event gives kids a chance to…

As October inches closer, Naper Settlement in Naperville is preparing for the return of All Hallows Eve. The annual event has been a fixture at the museum since 2004. New Spooky Fun This time around, there’s a whole new set of spooky fun to be had. Guests may face an abduction during Big Nazo’s Alien…

A 10-year-old boy suffered injuries after being struck by a car today while riding his bicycle at the intersection of Bailey Road and Coach Drive.  Boy Taken To Hospital The incident happened around 7:55 a.m. The Naperville Fire Department transported the boy to a local hospital for treatment of significant but non-life-threatening injuries. The car…

North Central graduate Mario Vassall was one of two Naperville men featured on ABC’s The Bachelorette this season. And he made a strong impression before being eliminated in week five. A new twist this year sees two bachelorettes giving out roses: Gabby Windey and Rachel Recchia. “I’m just the guy from Naperville who took a…

The Morton Arboretum has named Jill C. Koski as its new CEO and president. She will be the fourth leader in the institution’s 100-year history and its first woman in the role. Koski takes over the role from Gerard T. Donnelly, PhD., who is retiring after 32 years of service at the Arboretum. “The Morton…

Nike Park is the site of an exciting annual championship featuring dozens of our furry friends showing off their skills with the frisbee. “Today’s the 2022 Ashley Whippet Frisbee World Championships and this is a year long group of people that have competed across the world that have qualified for today’s event,” said Co International…

The Naperville Jaycees’ Last Fling has kicked off along the Riverwalk in Downtown Naperville. The Labor Day weekend event has fun for the whole family, as those in the Naperville community say farewell to summer. “We have carnival rides, we have food, we have beverages and we have music,” said Beth DeGeeter, co-chair of the…

Naperville police say they have made an arrest in connection with an incident earlier this summer where a food delivery driver had his wallet and car stolen. Arrest On September 1, police arrested a juvenile suspect from Naperville. That individual was charged with felony robbery and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. That person’s name…

Naperville native Trisha Prabhu recently made a stop at the 95th Street Library to discuss her new book “Re-Think the Internet: How To Make The Digital World A Lot Less Sucky.” “There are so many resources out there for educators, for parents,” said Prabhu. But this book is for kids by a young person that…