Babinec The Brightest Star for Women’s Indoor The North Central Women’s Indoor Track and Field team was as star-studded as ever this winter, and one of the brightest stars was Julia Babinec, who won a national championship in the 60 meter hurdles by three one-thousands of a second to cap an excellent season for the… Read more »
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Deceased Man Shot by Naperville Police Identified
Deceased man identified in fatal shooting by Naperville Police Officer. The man fatally shot by Naperville Police on June 3rd, has been identified as Edward C. Samaan, 28, Illinois by the DuPage County Coroner’s Office. The man was a Naperville resident according to a press release from the Coroner’s office. The office has also performed… Read more »
Wheatland Academy Renaming | STEPS Program Relocates | Outdoor Fitness Court Grand Opening
Wheatland Academy Renaming Wheatland Academy in Naperville is being renamed this fall to recognize the contributions of a local educator. On Monday the Indian Prairie School District 204 school board voted to change the school’s name to the Gail McKinzie High School. McKinzie was IPSD 204’s superintendent from 1995 to 2004. During her tenure, she… Read more »
Maplebrook Elementary Students Help Dolostone Become Illinois State Rock
Maplebrook Elementary School students have been working together with Pleasantdale Middle School to get Dolostone as Illinois’ official rock. “Today is really a very special day. It’s the day that Dolostone becomes the official rock of Illinois,” said Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. Governor Pritzker made the proclamation at Morton Arboretum, with a group of students… Read more »
North Central College President Troy Hammond Is Retiring
Troy Hammond, the president of North Central College, is retiring from his position after nearly 10 years in the role. Time For “New Leader” The North Central College Board of Trustees made the announcement today. Hammond told the group it was time for a new leader to take his place, according to a press release… Read more »
Man Stabbed at Health Club, High School Sports, North Central President Retires
Man Stabbed at Local Health Club A man was stabbed on Sunday morning at a health club in the 3000 block of S. Route 59, according to the Naperville Police Department. Police responded to the club, named by CBS2 Chicago as LA Fitness, just after 11 a.m. Police say a man was stabbed multiple times… Read more »
Naperville Park District Holding Grand Opening For New Outdoor Fitness Court
The Naperville Park District will hold a grand opening for its new Frontier Sports Complex Fitness Court on Thursday, June 16. Outdoor Circuit-Training The new workout spot is an outdoor circuit-training system, designed for teens and adults It’s located right next to the 95th Street Community Plaza at 3109 Cedar Drive. The fitness court is… Read more »
Cantigny Park Hosts “Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World”
A colorful dream world has arrived at Cantigny Park in Wheaton, in the form of a new exhibit all the way from Mexico City. “We’re just beginning an outdoor art exhibit called Alebrijes: “Creatures of a Dream World.” It opened on June 1 and it’s going to be here until October 30. And what it… Read more »
Naperville Police Officer Fatally Shoots Man Who Charged Him With Hatchet
A Naperville police officer fatally shot a man today when the man came at him with a hatchet, according to a press release by the Naperville Police Department. Charged With Hatchet The shooting took place today around 11 a.m. The involved officer was making a traffic stop near the intersection of Bond Street and McDowell… Read more »
Colorful Cantigny Exhibit | Humanitarian Grants Awarded | Naperville SoulFest
Colorful Cantigny Exhibit A new exhibit at Cantigny Park in Wheaton is bringing a sampling of Mexican culture to the area. “Alebrijes: Creatures of a Dream World” consists of nearly 50 sculptures, some standing up to 14 feet tall, created by six artists from Mexico City. They depict colorful creatures springing to life from the… Read more »
North Central Men’s Indoor Track and Field Season Recap
A Successful End to a Dominant Era of Indoor Track and Field The North Central men’s indoor track and field team has had two constants over the last several decades: winning, and the coaching combination of Al Carius and Frank Gramarosso. The former continued this year, as five individual titles helped the Cardinals capture their… Read more »
Naperville Treks Its Way Into Top 75 For Best Hiking And Running Cities
Naperville has trekked its way into a spot among the top 75 best cities in the country for hiking and running. The rankings were put together by two different online lawn service finders: Lawn Love and LawnStarter. Best Cities for Runners Lawn Love made its list of Best Cities for Runners to commemorate Global Running… Read more »