Category: Naperville News 17
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How to Cope with Anxieties over Mass Shootings
In response to Monday’s mass shooting in Highland Park, many people across the country and here in Naperville are struggling to cope with another threat to their security after the pandemic. Dr. Laura Bokar, LMFT, LCPC, ACS, of Fox Valley Institute offers this advice for managing fear and anxiety in going to larger events. “Everyone…
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Talking Naperville Event Safety After Highland Park Shooting
Following the news of the Fourth of July shooting in Highland Park that left seven people dead, former Naperville Park District Executive Director and past Naperville Police Department officer Ray McGury shared his thoughts with Naperville Community Television, particularly when it comes to Naperville’s own safety. “Highland Park looks a lot like Naperville. I think…
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Hidden Oaks Nature Center Reopens With New Exhibit
Hidden Oaks Nature Center at 419 Trout Farm Road in Bolingbrook reopened today under new ownership. “The Forest Preserve District of Will County acquired the nature center and Hidden Lakes in February. The Bolingbrook Park District Preschool was allowed to continue out the school year. They graduated in May, the teachers in the park district…
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Naperville Salute Back For the Second Year
The second annual Naperville Salute is back this Fourth of July weekend at Rotary Hill. It’s a family-friendly event that began yesterday and it shows appreciation for veterans, active military, first responders, and their families. “We have family fun and entertainment every day, but specifically Saturday and Sunday morning from 10:30 to 12:30. It’s free…
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Fourth of July Fireworks Safety
Fourth of July weekend is upon us and that means fireworks, smoke bombs, and sparklers will be a hot attraction. However, the Naperville Fire Department warns people to be careful. Illegal and Legal “We would strongly advise the public to not use illegal fireworks, especially in their own property and in their backyard because it…
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Naperville Tweens Grow Garden Stake Business
Suzanne Fallon and her daughters Abigail and Charlotte were looking for something to do this summer, so they decided to make beaded garden stakes. “We ordered a kit from Amazon to make your own fairy garden stick wands,” said Suzanne. “We got the kit and the wand was a cheap aluminum small post. It had…
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Summer in the Parks Returns To Naperville
Brightside Theatre has brought back a summertime musical event for Naperville residents to enjoy on a beautiful night. “Tonight we are hosting our second annual Summer in the Parks free concerts series that was sponsored by Republic Bank as well as the lovely park district in Naperville. We’re providing free music for everyone to come…
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Renovations At Centennial Park Skate Facility
“Today we unveiled three conceptual designs for the future Centennial Park skate facility. We had a lot of skateboarders, inline skaters, parents, interested community members come out and take a look at the new concepts and got some really good feedback,” said Adam Eichorn the development associate for Spohn Ranch Skateparks. The skate park, located…
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DuPage and Will County Primary Election Results
The 2022 primary elections saw a lower voter turnout than the 2018 primary in both DuPage and Will counties, as the candidates now turn their attention to the November general elections. Voter Turnout According to Will County Clerk, Lauren Staley Ferry, Will County reported 18.6% voter turnout, lower than the 22% turnout in 2018. Jean…
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Social Workers Dispatched to Assist Naperville Police with Crisis Intervention
Increasing Need for Naperville Police Department’s Crisis Intervention As mental health crisis have become a significant portion of the calls coming into the Naperville Police Department, officers say the department is taking additional steps to help these people in times of need. “We respond to around 1,000 mental health calls per year,” said the department’s…
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Antique Mineral Water Bottle Found During Downtown Naperville Construction
Monday morning Resident Engineer with CivilTech Engineering Arthur Politowicz was working on excavating a 110-year-old water main underneath a small brick bridge structure on Jefferson Avenue, when he discovered an unknown orange-hued object sticking out of the ground. What Was This Object? It turns out this mystery item was a mineral water bottle that was…
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City Council Takes Steps Toward New Landmarking Procedures
Naperville’s City Council is taking another look at the city’s process of landmarking buildings. At the June 21st meeting, the group discussed some pitfalls with the current procedure, notably the difficulty, delay and added cost it can bring to an owner without their consent. The issue sprang from a recent meeting where the council denied…