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The departure of two big events from Naperville has left extra funds to be reallocated by the Special Events and Cultural Amenities Commission.

Naperville sneakerhead Will Wagner’s love for shoes eventually turned into a business. Now he’s growing into even bigger shoes.

Naperville sneakerhead Will Wagner’s love for shoes eventually turned into a business. Now he’s growing into even bigger shoes.

We have the top spots in Naperville to bring man’s best friend this summer.

We have the top spots in Naperville to bring man’s best friend this summer.

A local business is offering free swim lessons for dogs up for adoption, in the hope of finding their forever homes.

A local business is offering free swim lessons for dogs up for adoption, in the hope of finding their forever homes.

Naperville is saying goodbye to Ribfest as it’s moving to Romeoville next year. Avid Ribfest-goers take a look back at their favorite memories of the event.

Naperville is saying goodbye to Ribfest as it’s moving to Romeoville next year. Avid Ribfest-goers take a look back at their favorite memories of the event.

Judges got their tasting palates ready for ribs and sauces from 11 different rib vendors at Ribfest’s annual rib judging event.

Judges got their tasting palates ready for ribs and sauces from 11 different rib vendors at Ribfest’s annual rib judging event.

Ribfest is shaking things up for its last year by bringing in the world’s largest cocktail shaker to Knoch Park, from Monkey Shoulder.