Several times a year, the Morton Arboretum hosts “Dog Admission Days” and “Tails on the Trails” events. These are the only times throughout the year that non-service dogs are permitted in cars or on the grounds of the Morton Arboretum. In addition to the standard price of admission, it is $5 per dog. Exploring the… Read more »
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Second Annual “Walk On” In Memory of Chuck Papanos
Friday night on the Riverwalk, 200 people came out for an evening walk to honor a Naperville man who touched many hearts in the community. “Today we have the Walk On in memory of Chuck Papanos, and it’s benefiting the Lymphoma Research Foundation,” said Walk On Founder and Chuck’s wife, Ann Marie Papanos. “Chuck worked… Read more »
DuPage County Fair Back For the First Time Since 2019
After a two-year pandemic-induced hiatus, the DuPage County Fair made its return Friday at the DuPage Event Center and Fairgrounds in Wheaton. It’s a 180-year-old community tradition that honors the legacy of Illinois’ agricultural roots. “It feels wonderful to be able to invite everyone back on the grounds. It’s been a lot of work getting… Read more »
Master Plan for Ron Ory Community Garden Plots Unveiled
At Thursday’s Naperville Park Board meeting, a new master plan was unveiled for the Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, located at 811 S. West Street. The new design, put together by Upland Design Ltd., features a number of improvements to the site, which includes approximately 500 different plots for use by community gardeners. The proposed… Read more »
Longtime Naperville Liquor Commissioner Scott Wehrli Announces Run For Mayor
Longtime Naperville Liquor Commissioner and business executive Scott Wehrli has announced that he’ll be running for Naperville mayor. Lifelong Resident A lifelong Naperville resident, Wehrli is an executive at the DuKane Precast Construction Company. He’s served on the Naperville Liquor Commission for 29 years. He’s also been a part-time Naperville Park District police officer for… Read more »
Garden Plots Master Plan | Winfrey Named NACo President | Naperville Man Out On Bachelorette
Garden Plots Master Plan The Ron Ory Community Garden Plots are slated for a renovation. At Thursday’s Naperville Park Board meeting, a new master plan was unveiled for the site, located at 811 S. West Street. Renovations will include more raised garden beds, signage kiosks, more compost/manure locations, additional pollinator gardens, a section for organic… Read more »
87th St. Bridge Replacement | Park District Program Guide | Last Fling Volunteer Fair
87th St. Bridge Replacement Yesterday the City of Naperville held a public information meeting on the 87th Street Bridge replacement. The bridge, located slightly east of Plainfield-Naperville Road, was built in 1961. Current plans call for pavement reconstruction, roadway runoff conveyance improvements, adding a sidewalk for pedestrians, and the addition of a third lane to… Read more »
Naperville Resident Publishes His First Book: “From Jackass to Joy”
From Jackass to Joy. That’s the name of a newly published book by longtime Naperville resident and businessman Nick Ryan. On Tuesday night, Ryan appeared at a book signing at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville to promote his memoir, which is filled with life lessons. “We have an amazing story with our family, five blended kids… Read more »
Robbery At Knifepoint | North Central Interim President | DuPage County Fair
Robbery At Knifepoint Naperville police say last night a person was robbed at knifepoint in a parking lot on the 2700 block of Fitness Drive. The incident took place around 9:15 p.m. Police say a person with a knife approached the victim, demanding cash and personal items. No one was injured. The suspect, who fled… Read more »
Person Robbed At Knifepoint In Naperville Parking Lot
Naperville police say a person was robbed at knifepoint at a parking lot in the 2700 block of Fitness Drive Tuesday night. Knifepoint Robbery Police say the incident took place around 9:15 p.m. A masked man with a knife approached the victim, demanding their money and personal items. The suspect then left the area on… Read more »
Tornado Sirens Investigation | Monkeypox in DuPage County | Stuff the Truck
Tornado Sirens Investigation Naperville city officials are investigating why tornado sirens didn’t go off on Saturday morning when an EF-0 tornado touched down in the city. National Weather Service (NWS) officials said the tornado hit the ground around 5:40 a.m. and traveled southeast for a 4.5-mile stretch. No tornado warning was issued at its start,… Read more »
DCHD Reports Four More Cases of Monkeypox in DuPage County
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) says four more cases of monkeypox have been identified in DuPage County. That makes five cases total found within the county since early June. The DCHD says it is working with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the patients’… Read more »