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The historic Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto in Naperville Saints Peter and Paul’s Cemetery is getting a much needed makeover after 100 years.

Naperville resident and Ukrainian native Bogdana Kashperovetska has launched a website to collect donations to aid those in Ukraine.

At his first in-person State of the City address since 2019, Mayor Steve Chirico envisioned a bold future for Naperville with a solid financial base to stand on.

The Naperville Woman’s Club is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. The community service club was founded as a literary club in 1897.

Naperville School District 203 high school student Ava Morse is the voice behind the character of Miriam in Disney/Pixar’s “Turning Red.

Naperville police say that charges have been filed against Derrick L. Smith of Montgomery for a shots fired incident in Naperville in February.

Loaves & Fishes Community Services is now offering an online grocery market for its clients, as another shopping option.

Christkindlmarket is returning to the suburbs this year, with plans to set up shop at RiverEdge Park in downtown Aurora over the 2022 holiday season.

Naper Settlement has announced the lineup for Naper Nights for summer 2022. Tickets are now available on the Naper Settlement website.

The full list of DuPage and Will county candidates for the June 28 general primary election is in, with many of the races uncontested.

Naperville has been ranked third among the Best Cities to Live in America by Niche, thanks to high marks for factors like public schools and activities.

Newly released overdose statistics for DuPage County show an increase in the number of overdose deaths in general, with fentanyl playing a major part.