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“We’re so proud that we can get around 6,000 runners and walkers to come out on a day known for overeating,” said Turkey Trot race director Glenn Behnke. “There are some people that are lightning fast, and they’ll come back in 15 minutes. But what’s really cool is to see kids and they’re running or…

14 Naperville residents so far are getting ready to ask for your vote for City Council, with two currently filing petitions for the mayoral slot.  Starting on Monday, November 21, and continuing through November 28, 2022 candidates can drop off their petitions at Naperville City Hall.   Council Candidates Those who have filed for one of…

Thanksgiving week is here, the sky is dark early, so that means the holidays are here in downtown Naperville and the streets are dazzling with light. “Downtown Naperville is lit up. Behind me, as you can see, we are getting ready to get into the holiday season and we’re actually in the holiday season. Downtown…

Friends and family are now welcome to enter the colorful world of Illumination: Tree Lights as the Morton Arboretum celebrates a milestone year of the event. “It’s the 10th anniversary of Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum. So, this is an especially spectacular year because everything is bigger and better and more immersive than…

With inflationary pressures and other factors in play, Naperville School District 203 officials are anticipating using the state’s 5% maximum public schools tax cap law for next spring’s 2023 tax levy, which will be certified next month. How this will impact residents in Naperville and surrounding communities within the district’s boundaries could depend on a…

Around 68 million turkeys are eaten during the holiday season. But when it comes to cooking them…some folks may turn chicken. Never fear, the experts from the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line here in Naperville are ready to help. For over 40 years, Butterball has been on call to answer questions that Americans have about cooking turkey. …

Families that have lost loved ones gathered Wednesday night to take part in a long-standing tradition at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home. This year is the 25th annual Memorial Luminary. “We are celebrating our 25th annual Luminary. So we invite each family that we serve to come back, and if they wish to decorate a loved one’s…

“I just want to nerd out with some people and talk about music, instruments and vinyl records,” said Mel Flowers, owner of Wicked Wax Vinyl Shoppe. “Going to a big box store, there’s not always going to be that person there that you can talk to about music. You can’t go into a Walmart and…

Naperville homeowners may see a rise in the Naperville Park District’s portion of their property taxes. Possible tax levy increase The Naperville Park District’s property tax levy could increase 6 percent, based on a preliminary figure unveiled at a recent board of commissioners meeting. If adopted, it would result in approximately $17 more for the…

Timed entry tickets for the Warhol Exhibition coming to College of DuPage (COD) go on sale Dec. 3. Andy Warhol Portfolios: A Life in Pop/Works from the Bank of America Collection will begin next summer, and run from June 3 to Sept. 10. Warhol Exhibit Details The exhibit will consist of 94 works from the…

Ticket sales have kicked off for Naperville Ale Fest 2023 – Winter Edition. The event will take place on Feb. 25 from noon to 4 p.m. at Frontier Park, located at 3380 Cedar Glade Drive. What’s on Tap? More than 150 beers will be on tap for the Naperville Ale Fest. Organizers say there will…

“Piano was my favorite. You can express everything you can play anything you want in any tone and it’s beautiful. You can express your feelings to the world and also boost my confidence,” said MTNA Junior Piano competition winner Jeremy Liu. 11-year-old Naperville resident Jeremy Liu used his confidence and considerable talent to win the…