NCTV17 News Update

Halestorm At Ribfest Metal rock band Halestorm will be taking the stage at the Exchange Club of Naperville’s Ribfest this summer. Known for songs like “Love Bites” and “The Steeple,” the female fronted rock band will be featured on Saturday, June 18. Ribfest will be held at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds in Wheaton… Read more »

Scottie Pippen Book Signing Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen will be coming to Naperville for a book signing and photo op event. On May 2 at 7 p.m., the two-time Olympic gold medalist and NBA Hall of Famer will be at Anderson’s Bookshop at 123 West Jefferson Avenue. Pippen is promoting his new memoir, Unguarded…. Read more »

Ukraine Fundraiser Results With all donations tallied, thirteen downtown Naperville restaurants and food shops raised nearly $15,000 last week in support of World Central Kitchen’s work in Ukraine. The businesses pledged 25% of profits on April 12 to the cause. World Central Kitchen is currently serving hot meals in makeshift kitchens in the cities of… Read more »

Naper Settlement $1 Million Need Last night Naperville City Council decided to delay the vote on whether to increase the city budget in order to give $1 million to Naper Settlement to offset a negative fund balance. During public comment, one resident wondered what the monies would be used for, whether there would be a… Read more »

COVID-19 Cases at Maplebrook At last night’s Naperville School District 203 Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Dan Bridges addressed an increase of COVID-19 cases at Maplebrook Elementary. He said since April 8, over 90 cases of COVID were confirmed at the school. In response, the district and school has encouraged continued mask wearing, maximized air circulation… Read more »

House Fire Displaces Five Five people have been displaced from their home after their garage caught fire yesterday. The Naperville Fire Department responded to the call in the 1200 block of Cromwell Lane just after 11 a.m. Upon arrival they found two cars on fire in the driveway, and heavy fire in the garage. The… Read more »

Naperville Police Department asks public to register security cameras; Little Kitchen Academy coming to Naperville; and baby bison born at Fermilab.

Bob Odenkirk on Hollywood Walk of Fame; 111th Street railroad crossing roadwork; NACC volunteer week; North Central dance and cheerleading

Forest preserve board discusses plans for revamped Willowbrook Wildlife Center; 360 Youth Services plans shelter; and Neuqua student wins free summer study trip.

Kitchen fire at Buttermilk leaves $25,000 in damages; Walgreens limits baby formula purchases; and Downtown Naperville Chocolate Walk.

Former choir teacher at Metea Valley charged with sexually assaulting student; new street banners honor veterans; and Simply Vedic hosts Holi Festival.

Liquor Commission tables discussion on The Matrix Club requests; IPSD204 using My Stop bus tracking app; and DeEtta’s makes Ukraine Support Cookies.