Category: Naperville News 17
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District 204 Notes Rise In Suspensions Last Year
Mirroring a trend in schools across much of the country, Indian Prairie School District 204 officials recently reported a rise in suspensions this past school year. A total of 445 students across Indian Prairie’s schools had an out-of-school suspension in response to a variety of infractions, including physical aggression, drug use and insubordination. 1.7 Percent…
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Veterans Resource Fair
On Tuesday the Veterans Assistance Commission and DuPage County Recorder’s office hosted a Veterans Resource Fair. “So we got the Veterans Assistance Commission and recorder’s office Veterans Resource Fair. At the resource fair here, we got approximately seventy five agencies. It is open to anybody inside DuPage and outside DuPage County, and when the veterans…
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Illumination Celebrates 10th Year at The Morton Arboretum
Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum is returning this holiday season for its 10th anniversary, and takes place as the arboretum is celebrating its own centennial. From Nov. 19 to Jan. 7, 2023, guests at the Arboretum can explore the tree-lined one-mile walking trail filled with color, lights and sound. This year, Illumination’s finale…
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Second Annual Saints Peter and Paul Homecoming
On Saturday, Saints Peter and Paul Church in Naperville hosted its second annual Homecoming Fest, an end of the summer family friendly music festival. “Today we are having our annual Homecoming Fest where we invite the whole parish to come out, from the little ones all the way to all the way to the seniors,…
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North Central College Opens New Exhibit Showcasing Their Mid Century Style
“We’re at Schoenherr Gallery here on North Central College’s campus. We’re opening a new exhibit about mid-century modern architecture at the college and the surrounding area of Naperville,” said Dr. Lindsay Shannon, lead exhibit curator. What’s Inside? The exhibit consists of old artifacts such as desks, chairs, and tables that were found inside the classroom.…
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Illegal Firearms Tops List of Concerns for the NPD
Illegal firearms are one of the top concerns of the Naperville Police Department according to Chief of Police Jason Arres. There were a reported 84 firearm seizures and recoveries during the first half of 2022 according to data from the NPD. “I can’t give enough praise to the men and women who are willing to…
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Two Children Rescued From Second Story Window In Naperville Hotel Fire
Two children, their mom and a dog safely escaped a hotel fire this afternoon on the 1800 block of W. Diehl Road in Naperville, thanks to the help of the Naperville Fire Department (NFD). What Happened The NFD responded to the four-story hotel just after 12:30 p.m. today, according to a press release from the…
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Naperville’s Overwatch Foundation Aims to Help in Ukraine
For years, Naperville’s BJJ Lab has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the western suburbs. But the owners of the studio have been investing their time and skills to a greater cause through a recently launched nonprofit. Origin of Overwatch The Overwatch Foundation provides high value support and relief to victims of natural disasters, and non-conventional…
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HSS Hosts Raksha Bandhan at the Naperville Fire Department
The Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) Naperville-Aurora chapter hosted their annual Raksha Bandhan Monday morning at the Naperville Fire Department. HSS presented Naperville police and fire department personnel traditional rakhi wristbands and books as a thanks for their service. “What we are celebrating here is Raksha Bandhan with our first responders and city officials,” said HSS…
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City Council Approves SAFE-T Act Resolution
At Tuesday’s Naperville City Council meeting, the group passed a resolution encouraging Illinois state legislators to work with community stakeholders and local law enforcement to “fix the remaining problems” with the SAFE-T Act. The measure specifically mentions concerns with “unreasonably limiting the imposition of cash bail for violent offenders, unreasonably limiting police officer discretion to…
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Naperville Police on Dunkin Rooftop for a Good Cause
“It’s a great way just to raise awareness and very much be visible and kinda fun and interact with the community and that way it draws more attention,” said John Thorp. Today marks the 19th year anniversary of a special relationship between Dunkin’ and Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois partnership. “This…
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New Principal At Ranch View Welcomes First Day
As kids lined up on the blacktop on Wednesday to start the school year at District 203’s Ranch View Elementary, a new face greeted them. “I’m just excited to be a part of the Ranch View school community” Erin Casey has taken over as the new principal at Ranch View Elementary after spending the last…