The Naperville Police Department (NPD) is sharing tips on how to stay safe this Halloween. Parents, kids, and motorists can all take steps to help in those efforts. Tips For Parents The NPD offers some of the following guidelines for parents to consider when getting their kids ready to costume up and head out for… Read more »

Good news for DuPage County homeowners: the DuPage County Board has voted to abate $5 million in property taxes. Property Tax Abatement To Give Financial Relief The board voted through the decision Tuesday, in an effort to give local residents some financial relief, according to a press release. DuPage County Board member Jim Zay proposed… Read more »

This past April, Lia Merminga made history, becoming the first female director of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, better known as Fermilab. Merminga’s Scientific Journey The internationally-renowned accelerator physicist grew up in Greece, and had a passion for the field at an early age.  “You can use mathematics to describe the complex, physical phenomena around… Read more »

The DuPage County Board made a move on Tuesday to empower its lobbyists to stand in support of additional gun control measures. Vote to Amend Legislative Agendas For More Gun Control Specifically, it voted to amend its 2022 state and federal legislative agendas, adding wording to both to support legislation that bans the sale of… Read more »

11 Years of Running Nearly 800 kids took to the starting line last week for the 11th annual Naperville School District 203 Crosstown Classic Elementary School Race. Race founder Chuck Hoff said the idea for the event started over a decade ago. “The Biggest slogan that everybody needs to keep in mind is run because… Read more »

The DuPage County Board has approved location regulations for adult-use cannabis businesses in unincorporated areas of DuPage County. Cannabis Businesses Site Regulations At their meeting on Tuesday, the board voted the new regulations through as an amendment to the DuPage County Zoning Ordinance. They stipulate that adult-use cannabis establishments may not be located in either… Read more »

A group of Naperville women has partnered with a local nonprofit to raise funds to help those affected by the tornado that hit Naperville on June 20, 2021. $1.5 Million Fundraising Goal The mom group known as Ranch View Area Community Assistance has teamed up with M.P. Foundation, as reported by the Chicago Tribune. Their… Read more »

The Naperville Park District Police are asking the public to donate new, unwrapped toys for the 2022 DuPage County Toys for Tots program. Five Toys For Tots Drop-Off Locations The annual program is hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. Drop off locations are already accepting donations, and will continue to do so through Saturday,… Read more »

The Alive Center is expanding its offerings out to Glen Ellyn, thanks to a partnership with the B.R. Ryall YMCA of Northwestern DuPage County. New Program Is Thanks To Transformational Grant The BR. Ryall YMCA will be using a $253,000 transformational grant it received from the DuPage Community Transformational Partnership for the new program, aimed… Read more »

The Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board is planning a celebration of Diwali on November 5 at Fox Valley Mall. Diwali: The Festival of Lights Diwali: The Festival of Lights will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the mall’s Center Park. The event will be a celebration of Indian culture, with music,… Read more »