Wicked Wax Vinyl Shoppe Opens In Naperville

“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… Read more »

Park District Property Taxes In Naperville Could Increase

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… Read more »

Illumination | IPSD 204 Catalytic Converter Theft | Santa Mailbox

Illumination Starts Tomorrow Tomorrow marks the start of Illumination: Tree Lights at the Morton Arboretum. This is the 10th year for the colorful light and sound show. In honor of the 10-year anniversary, and the arboretum’s centennial, six new features have been added to the display. Those include a color-filled tunnel to guide guests into… Read more »

Terrence Hill Somehow Scores 68-Yard Touchdown

North Central senior running back Terrence Hill managed to stand out and earn this week’s Red Zone Play of the Game despite immense competition, including from himself and fellow senior running back Ethan Greenfield along with a myriad of turnovers and sacks by the Cardinals defense. This run began looking like a mundane run up… Read more »

Brad Spencer on Undefeated Season and Playoff Prep

Saturday was a day of celebration for the North Central Cardinals and head coach Brad Spencer not just in the end zone. The team celebrated Senior Day ahead of the final game of the regular season against Augustana, honoring 22 players including 12 fifth-year seniors. The ceremony was a particularly moving experience for Spencer, who… Read more »

Great Blocking, Gilroy Sacks, Finding the Open Man

Great Blocking Guides Terrence Hill to the End Zone Terrence Hill’s first of three rushing touchdowns on the day was in large part the result of great blocking by the offensive line, who opened an enormous hole in the middle of the Augustana defense for Hill to run straight through for a 35-yard score. “We… Read more »

Will Ebert and Alex Knaperek

Will Ebert and Alex Knaperek Help Lead the Charge For all the well deserved praise showered on the North Central rushing attack, none of that success is possible without the work of offensive linemen like Will Ebert and Alex Knaperek. A senior and freshman, respectively, they had very different perspectives on this most recent Cardinals… Read more »

Timed Ticket Sales Open Soon for COD Warhol Exhibit

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… Read more »

Naperville Ale Fest – Winter Edition Tickets on Sale

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… Read more »

Washington St. Lane Reduction | D203 Budget Adjustments | Naperville Ale Fest

Washington St. Lane Reduction Washington St. will be cut down to one lane in each direction between Osler Drive and Martin Ave. from approximately 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the installation of antenna equipment. Large vehicles should utilize alternative routes. District 203’s Adjustments to FY 2023 Budget Naperville School District 203 is going through… Read more »

Naperville Middle Schooler Takes His Piano Skills To The Regional Stage

“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… Read more »

Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2023 Economic Forecast

The Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce held its economic forecast event at Elements in downtown Naperville on Tuesday night. A panel of four economic experts discussed and answered questions to help people prepare for the year ahead. Moderator Terry Savage led the conversation, which mostly centered on the high possibility of a recession in 2023…. Read more »