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Naperville has trekked its way into a spot among the top 75 best cities in the country for hiking and running. The rankings were put together by two different online lawn service finders: Lawn Love and LawnStarter. Best Cities for Runners Lawn Love made its list of Best Cities for Runners to commemorate Global Running…

The Naperville Police Foundation hosted its inaugural Snow Cone Social on Wednesday. “So today what we have is an event sponsored by the Naperville Police Foundation. We’re calling it a snow cone social. Just really an event with the police department and the foundation to connect with the community” said Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres.…

June is just about here and with it comes Ribfest. The Exchange Club of Naperville has announced the line-up of ribbers that will be getting their cook on at the annual event. Seven Contenders This time around there will be seven contenders for this year’s champions trophy at the annual festival. They include three Illinois…

In a local response to the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, about 60 people gathered Saturday afternoon at the WWII memorial on Washington Street in downtown Naperville. The group was there in protest of the recent wave of mass shootings in the U.S. and to urge elected officials to take action. The crowd chanted…

Naperville police are looking for an armed robber who held up a convenience store in the 1400 block of E. Chicago Avenue on Saturday. What Happened The crime took place around 3.55 a.m. The suspect entered the store, displaying a handgun. He took cash and cigarettes from the business, and then left on foot, heading…

Tomorrow is the inaugural DuPage Community Arts Festival. Held at the north grounds of the DuPage County Fairgrounds, the event is meant to be a true celebration of the arts. Music, Art, and Fun There will be three different stages for music performance, with a long line-up of musical acts. Ides of March will be…

Staff Spotlight A Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays a vital role in the overall patient experience at Edward Hospital, helping patients to achieve everyday tasks, assisting the nurses, and being an emotional support for patients and their families.  In this series, brought to you in partnership with Edward-Elmhurst Health, we introduce you to different staff…

A 16-year-old Metea Valley High School sophomore has been accused of cutting one of his classmates with a pocketknife after getting into a fight in a school bathroom, according to a press release from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office. The teenager appeared at a detention hearing today and was released into his parents’ custody,…

Four Naperville area high school seniors joined the prestigious ranks of U.S. Presidential Scholars. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 58th class of the scholars on May 12, 2022. The 161 high school seniors chosen from across the country were recognized for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education…

Naperville School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 have both sent out messages to their school communities, addressing the school shooting that happened yesterday in Uvalde, Texas, leaving 19 children and two teachers dead. Heavy Hearts “Our hearts are heavy as our entire school community mourns the loss of students and educators at…

Time Magazine recently released its list of 100 most influential people in 2022. With a passage written by NBA legend and Chicago-native, Dwyane Wade, Naperville Central graduate Candace Parker was selected as one of the 100 on the list after a memorable year on and off the court. Bringing a Championship Home to Chicago Parker…

It seemed like just a typical assembly last Friday at Metea Valley High School…until CBS Chicago’s Audrina Bigos appeared, with news of a $10,000 award. The man the award was named for, Keith Melaragno, just happened to be in attendance, to give it out. “The first recipient of the Keith Award…Jocelyn Grabow!” announced Melaragno. Surprising…