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Coyne Appointment Former city councilman Kevin Coyne was named to the Naperville Public Library Board in an 8-1 vote at Tuesday’s city council meeting. Coyne came under fire on allegations that he was involved in activities sanctioned by a controversial group known as Awake Illinois. During public comment a number of residents shared concerns of… Read more »
How Are Teens Really Doing? On this Dana Being Dana, Dana Michelle is joined by local experts and a panel of teens, to explore that important question. The pandemic impacted kids in a very unique way. In addition to navigating the loss of in-school learning and social activities, children found themselves at the mercy of… Read more »
Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) had a ribbon cutting to celebrate its 35th anniversary year and welcome guests into their newly-renovated studio. In 2021, the station underwent a remodel, with the biggest change being the combining of news and sports production into one room, which then made way for a brand new conference room. Other improvements… Read more »
Another New High for NCC Wrestling The success of both the men’s and women’s wrestling teams made 2021-22 without question the best year North Central wrestling has ever had. On the women’s side, talking about that success has to begin with Yelena Makoyed, who is in rarified air with her latest title: unscored upon, undefeated… Read more »
Pfizer COVID Booster Authorization for Kids On Tuesday morning, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for children aged 5 to 11. Over 8 million children are estimated to be eligible for the shots, having already received two vaccine doses, provided their most recent dose was at least five months… Read more »
Pfizer COVID Booster Authorization for Kids On Tuesday morning, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for children aged 5 to 11. Over 8 million children are estimated to be eligible for the shots, having already received two vaccine doses, provided their most recent dose was at least five months… Read more »
On May 13, the Naperville North High School automotive program started its engines for an exciting event. “We have our auto show today. We’ve been planning this all year and did not expect it to get this big,” said Naperville North Automotive student Jake Gunther. “Last couple of weeks we’ve been having a lot of… Read more »
Peace Officers Memorial Day This morning the Naperville Police Department held an observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, which was May 15, honoring law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. About sixty people, including officers and members of the public, came together at the Naperville Public Safety Memorial Plaza for the ceremony…. Read more »
Peace Officers Memorial Day This morning the Naperville Police Department held an observance of Peace Officers Memorial Day, which was May 15, honoring law enforcement officers killed or disabled in the line of duty. About sixty people, including officers and members of the public, came together at the Naperville Public Safety Memorial Plaza for the ceremony…. Read more »
Warmer weather means it’s time to hit the water in Naperville, with lots of options to choose from: whether through the park district, forest preserves, special rental groups or even Naper Settlement. Paddleboat Quarry The Naperville Park District is opening its Paddleboat Quarry today. The quarry will be open for weekends during the month of… Read more »
Body cameras may start recording as soon as Tuesday for the Naperville Police Department. “Our folks are excited to have the cameras,” said Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres. “This is the expectation of law enforcement and the best way to do business. “ Arres said beginning the week of May 16 the police department will… Read more »
This year’s Fourth of July fireworks celebration in Naperville will be held at Frontier Sports Complex for the third year in a row. At last night’s Naperville Park District Board meeting, the group rejected a request from The Naperville Salute organizers that would move the fireworks to Knoch Park to be closer to the Salute… Read more »