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Naperville’s Special Events and Community Arts Commission (SECA) met on Thursday, December 1, to finalize its SECA fund allocation recommendations. SECA commissioners divided up $1.04 million in available tax dollars among more than 50 different requests for initiatives and community events in the City of Naperville in 2023. SECA’s Recommendations The commission voted unanimously to… Read more »
DuPage County Inauguration Ceremony Some historic firsts will take place at the inauguration ceremony tonight for newly elected DuPage County officials. Deb Conroy will become the first woman sworn in as DuPage County Board Chair. Michael Childress will become the first Black man to sit on the county board. And two Asian American women, Lucy… Read more »
The Naperville Garden Club showed its holiday spirit with a decorative twist through its annual Cup of Cheer event on December 1 and 2. What Is Cup Of Cheer? “Cup Of Cheer is the major fundraiser for the Naperville Garden Club, and we’re really excited. This is our 60th year that we’ve been putting this… Read more »
Dr. Laura Bokar has made it her mission to help others, by providing counsel to those looking to improve their relationships. It’s summed up neatly in the introduction of her new book, “We Need to Talk: 24 Simple Insights for Relationships.” “I have a passion for learning, growing, and helping people create healthy relationships. I… Read more »
A bit of wind didn’t dampen the spirits of those gathered at 1528 Aurora Ave. in Naperville on Wednesday, as Baird & Warner held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 15,000-square-foot building. “I want to thank everyone here, all of you who have made this possible,” said Bill Gill, vice president of Baird & Warner… Read more »
For nearly forty years, the Cosley Zoo in Wheaton has celebrated the holidays with its Festival of Lights, a dazzling display of more than 20,000 twinkling lights and lit up animal figures. “Starting the day after Thanksgiving through the end of the month, we have the Festival of Lights and our holiday tree sales going… Read more »
Potential Changes to Landmark Process The Naperville Historic Preservation Commission unanimously approved potential changes to the process for approving landmark status for buildings at its meeting Thursday night. Previously, any individual could apply for a building to be designated a historical landmark, with or without the owner’s approval. If the new ordinance were to take… Read more »
Procedures for granting a building historical landmark status in Naperville have been called into question and are now moving forward with possible changes. The issue was brought up at a city council meeting earlier this year, with the group advising city staff to take another look at the process. Thursday night, the Historic Preservation Commission… Read more »
Head Coach Brad Spencer on His Team Overcoming a Tough Challenge In what was their toughest test since facing Wheaton almost two months ago, the North Central football team was able to persevere against Carnegie Mellon’s stout defense as Brad Spencer and his team advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Football Championship… Read more »
Luke Lehnen and Dan Gilroy Remain Center Stage They’ve been stars of the show all season for the Cardinals, and in Saturday’s second round playoff win over Carnegie Mellon sophomore quarterback Luke Lehnen and senior defensive end Dan Gilroy were once again right in the middle of things and return to The Red Zone for… Read more »
Naperville Woman Sentenced for Capitol Breach A Naperville woman has been sentenced to a year and a half of probation for her role in the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Dawn Frankowski, 54, received the sentence Wednesday from U.S. District Court judge Amy Berman Jackson, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Frankowski had… Read more »
A Naperville woman has been sentenced to a year and a half of probation for taking part in the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. Sentenced on Wednesday Dawn Frankowski, 54, received the sentence today from U.S. District Court judge Amy Berman Jackson, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Frankowski had pleaded guilty earlier… Read more »