Flag Folding Ceremony

An American flag folding ceremony was held at the Naperville Judd Kendall VFW Post 3873. “Well, it started out with the very large flag that was replaced by a new one at the side of city hall,” said James Oftedal, Honor Guard Commander.  “And we didn’t know that that was done until we were told… Read more »

Naperville Fine Arts and Artisan Fair

The Naperville Fine Arts and Artisan Fair took place once again at Naper Settlement. Presented by the Naperville Women’s Club, this free event featured over 100 artists, a free children’s activity tent, a community mural, a silent auction, a balloon artist, a caricature artist, Empty Bowls pottery charity sale, music, food and beverages. The annual… Read more »

Abortion Rights Protest In Naperville After Supreme Court Ruling

More than a hundred protesters of all ages lined Washington Street in downtown Naperville on Friday after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The protest was organized by the Illinois National Organization for Women, American Association of University Women, the League of Women Voters and the National Council of Jewish Women in Illinois…. Read more »

Who’s On The Ballot In the Illinois Primary Election

The Illinois Primary Elections take place on June 28th, and there are several races on the ballot that will decide who is eligible for November’s general election. State Elections For the seat of Illinois governor, Democratic incumbent J.B. Pritzker is challenged in his party by Beverly Miles. The Republican candidates for governor are Darren Bailey,… Read more »

Governor J.B. Pritzker Reacts To Overturning Of Roe V. Wade

Governor J.B. Pritzker said at a press conference today that Illinois will remain a safe haven for those seeking an abortion. “Here, we trust you to make your own decisions about your reproductive health,” he said. “We will defend your right to bodily autonomy.” He made the remarks in response to the U.S. Supreme Court… Read more »

Naperville Sends Supplies To Ukraine

“The City of Naperville has donated an ambulance to Ukraine. So today is the launching day where it begins its journey to Ukraine. So many people have been helping out to get this to occur. Council leader Patty Gustin, as well as the Sister Cities Commission and Rotary Clubs in Naperville,” said Pat Merryweather-Arges, Foundation… Read more »

New Landmarking Process Discussed | Ambulance Sent To Ukraine | Last Fling Lineup

City Council Discusses New Landmarking Procedures At Tuesday’s City Council meeting, the group took on the topic of the future of Naperville’s landmarking process. Recently council denied a request by Naperville Preservation Inc. to landmark the Kroehler YMCA. That brought up the greater question of what balance there was between historic preservation and rights of… Read more »

New Commercial Building With Restaurants Planned For Ogden Corridor

A four-tenant commercial building is slated for construction on an outlot within Naperville’s commercial corridor along Ogden Avenue, with two restaurants already signed on as tenants. The city Planning and Zoning Commission gave its recommendation at its latest meeting to a series of conditions for an 8,300-square-foot building within the Eastgate Outlot of the development… Read more »

Two Renovated Naperville Playgrounds Now In Play

Two renovated Naperville playgrounds are now open for public use. Kingshill Park “Today we’re at Kingshill Park and we’re celebrating the ribbon cutting and the opening of the new playground at Kingshill Park,” said Eric Shutes, director of planning. The Naperville Park District has been working on playground renovations for the past couple of years,… Read more »