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Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres recently took part in a virtual forum to discuss the Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today Act, better known as the SAFE-T Act. The League of Women Voters of Naperville hosted the Dec. 14 forum. Chief Arres answered questions regarding reforms to the criminal justice system included in the SAFE-T Act,…

With the holiday’s taking place the Naperville Fire Department has some safety tips for a fun and safe celebration. Cozy fires, cooking for crowds, and holiday décor are all signs of the season. But as you deck the halls of your home, the Naperville Fire Department (NFD) wants to make sure you’re being safe. Candle…

Chabad of Naperville celebrated the start of Hannukah with a mega celebration on Sunday. Helicopter Gelt Drop The first big event of the day, back by popular demand after debuting last year, came from the sky. “One of the exciting events was a helicopter that dropped chocolate gelt, chocolate coins which traditionally we eat chocolate…

The holidays are fast approaching, and though safety may not be at the top of your Christmas checklist, Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres says it should be added in. “There’s a lot of things to be aware of besides just getting ready for the holidays, but I think with the proper planning, discussion, you can…

North Central Football returned home to Championship Plaza on Saturday afternoon, winning the Division III National Championship against Mount Union 28-21.  Welcome Home To Naperville The North Central players arrived with a warm welcome from friends and family members. The first players to exit the bus were Cardinals running back and Gagliardi Award winner Ethan…

“Given that the board chose to not even have the candidate put on any evidence or a case, that is bizarre. They usually at least make the defense put something to have a full record, even if the decision is a forgone conclusion to (the board),” said attorney Ross Secler, disappointed in the ruling made…

The Naperville Police Department was spreading holiday cheer on Wednesday night at its annual Shop With A Cop Event. Around 80 kids were given $100 gift cards to shop for whatever they wanted at Target on Jefferson Avenue.  Back To Normal Officers were glad to bring back the in-person shopping component, after having to drop…

After 45 years in the healthcare industry, Mary Lou Mastro, MS, RN, FACHE, CEO of the South Region for the NorthShore-Edward-Elmhurst Health (NS-EEH), has announced her retirement Will Miss “Second Home” of 34 Years “Although I am excited to join my husband in retirement, I will miss the place that has been my second home…

A new large-scale sculpture exhibit is coming to The Morton Arboretum in May 2023. Of the Earth Exhibit Polish-American artist and sculptor Olga Ziemska will be showcasing her Of the Earth display, with five sculptures that will incorporate parts of trees and natural elements from around the arboretum itself.  It’s a chance for the Arboretum…

Naperville Tornado Relief is hosting a picture with Santa event this Saturday, December 17, to raise money to help clean the remaining debris from the yards of those impacted by the June 2021 tornado that hit Naperville. Photos With Santa Santa will be available for photos from noon to 3 p.m at BaseCamp Pub in…

Several candidates have turned in their filing petitions to run for four-year terms on the Naperville Park District, Naperville School District 203, and Indian Prairie School District 204 boards. There are three open slots on each. Park District Candidates So far two candidates have turned in paperwork for a park district board position.   Christopher…

As the holidays draw near, the Better Business Bureau (BBB) is offering tips on how to steer clear of scams targeted at shoppers. They’ve neatly wrapped up the information in a 12 Scams of Christmas list. Look out for misleading social media ads. Advertisements often pop up within a news feed, but not all are…