A Vietnam Marine Has Opened Up A New Diner In Naperville

One Vietnam Marine has opened a diner in Naperville, with a focus on honoring the military. “What we’re looking to do here is to have a home diner where people can be fed well and served well, be taken care of,” said Rosie’s Home Cookin’ Owner and Operator Lynn Lowder. “I tell people, our staff,… Read more »

Four Big Runs of 40-Plus Yards

For this week’s Red Zone Play of the Game, we couldn’t pick just one play. So how about four? Four big runs all longer than 40 yards, including touchdowns for sophomore quarterback Luke Lehnen, senior running back Ethan Greenfield, and sophomore running back Joe Sacco. Greenfield started the game off with a 59-yard run, only… Read more »

Brad Spencer on Winning the CCIW Championship

Brad Spencer and the Cardinals Are Champions, For the First Time and Again With their victory over Illinois Wesleyan on Saturday, the North Central Cardinals became College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin for the second consecutive season and the first year with Brad Spencer as head coach. The team last won back-to-back outright titles in… Read more »

Fumble Recoveries, Lehnen Finds Hardy, Chisum Again!

On this week’s Check the Tape with head coach Brad Spencer, three fumble recoveries by the defensive line, some good improvisation by both Luke Lehen and DeAngelo Hardy on a touchdown pass, and another appearance by Jordan Chisum for a strong run on 4th Down. Fumble Recoveries The Cardinals defense recovered a season high three… Read more »

Eric Stuedemann and Shane Dierking

Getting to Know Eric Stuedemann and Shane Dierking Given that their names have both been mentioned by players throughout the season, it felt time to have offensive coordinator Eric Stuedemann and defensive coordinator Shane Dierking on The Red Zone to get to know them and hear their thoughts on the recent successes of Cardinals football…. Read more »

Naperville Marines Celebrate The 247th Birthday Of The Marine Corps

The Naperville Marines celebrated the 247th birthday of the United States Marine Corps on Thursday morning. The day comes with celebration, but also to pay respect to those who didn’t return home. Grateful To Be Here “I was very fortunate in terms of my friends are on the wall, and it just wasn’t my time,”… Read more »

Morton Arboretum Will Soon Use Solar Power For Energy Needs

The Morton Arboretum has entered into a 30-year power purchase agreement that will allow it to generate solar power to cover 100% of its annual electricity needs. “As one of the world’s leading tree conservation organizations, The Morton Arboretum is actively pursuing transformative, environmental sustainability throughout its operations,” said James S. Fawley, the Arboretum’s interim president… Read more »

Officials Note Strong Voter Turnout In Will and DuPage Counties

Yesterday’s election saw strong voter turnout in both DuPage and Will counties, according to officials from both county clerk offices. DuPage County According to Chief Deputy County Clerk Adam Johnson, more than 53% of registered voters in DuPage County cast their ballots. When compared with 2018 numbers, early voting figures show election day turnout down… Read more »

Naperville Area Election Results

Federal Elections Election results are in, and there are a few races still too close to call in our area. All results are unofficial, with provisional and some mail-in ballots still to be counted. In federal races for our area candidates, incumbents fared well. Democrat Tammy Duckworth has secured a second term in the U.S…. Read more »

Naperville Area DuPage, Will County Races Tight As Election Day Ends

Several Naperville area races in DuPage and Will County remained too close to call as votes throughout the precincts were tallied on election night. The following data is representative of the numbers as of 11:25 p.m. DuPage County Races With 100% of precincts reporting, unofficial results show Democrat Deb Conroy was holding a lead over… Read more »