Park District Salary Bump The Naperville Park District is bumping up employee salaries by 3% as a way to combat staffing issues. At the park district board meeting last week, Executive Director Brad Wilson told the group that retaining employees and filling vacant positions are two of the district’s biggest challenges. Areas like grounds maintenance… Read more »
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Naperville Police Foundation’s Inaugural Snow Cone Social
The Naperville Police Foundation hosted its inaugural Snow Cone Social on Wednesday. “So today what we have is an event sponsored by the Naperville Police Foundation. We’re calling it a snow cone social. Just really an event with the police department and the foundation to connect with the community” said Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres…. Read more »
Water Main Break | Factory Fire | Local State Contenders
Water Main Break Last night there was a water main break in downtown Naperville. A city spokesperson says the break occurred around 8:45 p.m in a 12-inch main located in an excavation pit on Jefferson Avenue. Water service was restored around 2:30 a.m. City crews are inspecting the area to see if there were any… Read more »
Seven Ribbers Will Face Off At This Year’s Ribfest In Wheaton
June is just about here and with it comes Ribfest. The Exchange Club of Naperville has announced the line-up of ribbers that will be getting their cook on at the annual event. Seven Contenders This time around there will be seven contenders for this year’s champions trophy at the annual festival. They include three Illinois… Read more »
Convenience Store Armed Robbery | New Knoch Knolls Pavilion | Memorial Day Parade
Convenience Store Armed Robbery Naperville police are looking for a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint on Saturday, May 28. They have released these photos of the suspect, who is described as a Black man in his early twenties with a thin build. He was wearing a mask, hooded sweatshirt, and light shoes…. Read more »
Protesters In Naperville Demand Action After Texas School Shooting
In a local response to the recent school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, about 60 people gathered Saturday afternoon at the WWII memorial on Washington Street in downtown Naperville. The group was there in protest of the recent wave of mass shootings in the U.S. and to urge elected officials to take action. The crowd chanted… Read more »
Naperville Police Investigate Armed Robbery Of Convenience Store
Naperville police are looking for an armed robber who held up a convenience store in the 1400 block of E. Chicago Avenue on Saturday. What Happened The crime took place around 3.55 a.m. The suspect entered the store, displaying a handgun. He took cash and cigarettes from the business, and then left on foot, heading… Read more »
Whelpley Statements Thrown Out | High COVID Spread | Edward Hospital Award
Whelpley Statements Thrown Out in Hanson Murder Case On Thursday, Will County Judge David Carlson ruled that statements made by Barry Whelpley that were recorded while police searched his home in Minnesota cannot be used as evidence at trial. The 77-year-old is charged with aggravated criminal sexual assault and first degree murder in the disappearance… Read more »
Inaugural DuPage Community Arts Festival Debuts Tomorrow
Tomorrow is the inaugural DuPage Community Arts Festival. Held at the north grounds of the DuPage County Fairgrounds, the event is meant to be a true celebration of the arts. Music, Art, and Fun There will be three different stages for music performance, with a long line-up of musical acts. Ides of March will be… Read more »
Patient Care Technician Helps Patients with Daily Activities of Living
Staff Spotlight A Patient Care Technician (PCT) plays a vital role in the overall patient experience at Edward Hospital, helping patients to achieve everyday tasks, assisting the nurses, and being an emotional support for patients and their families. In this series, brought to you in partnership with Edward-Elmhurst Health, we introduce you to different staff… Read more »
Metea Valley Sophomore Accused Of Cutting Classmate With Pocketknife
A 16-year-old Metea Valley High School sophomore has been accused of cutting one of his classmates with a pocketknife after getting into a fight in a school bathroom, according to a press release from the DuPage County State’s Attorney’s office. The teenager appeared at a detention hearing today and was released into his parents’ custody,… Read more »
Man Sentenced For Throwing Explosive | Downtown Construction Shift | Farmers Markets
Man Sentenced For Throwing Explosive **NOTE: Video contains sensitive content, explosive going off An Aurora man has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for throwing an explosive device at Naperville police during a night of violence on June 1, 2020, which followed a protest against George Floyd’s death. Christian Rea, 21, pled guilty… Read more »