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Anthony Miceli, senior vice president of Speer Financial, gives a presentation to the Naperville Park District Finance Committee on Aug. 28, 2025. The Naperville Park District is considering a referendum to help pay for some of its capital improvement projects. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Naperville Park District Finance Committee considers referendum for financing projects

August 31, 2025 at 7:44 a.m.

The Naperville Park District Finance Committee is considering a ballot referendum for financing projects.

Front Street Cantina in downtown Naperville was to shut its doors for good on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Front Street Cantina in downtown Naperville closing after 30 years

August 28, 2025 at 3:18 p.m.

Front Street Cantina in downtown Naperville is closing its doors, a staff member at the restaurant confirmed.

Chicago actor David Pasquesi, best known for his role on "Veep," talks to actor/producer Jennifer Jelsema Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, as they prepare to shoot a scene for "Line Cooks" at the former Effin Egg restaurant in downtown Naperville. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Downtown restaurant becomes film set for Naperville native’s first movie

August 28, 2025 at 2:41 p.m.

Naperville native Mary Jane Deer is the writer and producer of "Line Cooks," a movie being filmed in downtown Naperville this week.

This is one side of the Blue Envelope that people with autism can give to a Naperville police officer. It provides information on communication styles and other details the officer should be aware of when interacting with them. (Naperville Police Department)

Blue Envelope Program helps Naperville police interact with people with autism

August 28, 2025 at 10:30 a.m.

Naperville Police Department has launched a Blue Envelope initiative to improve interactions between police and people with autism.

The arrest of a man in the Naperville Topgolf parking lot last week brings the total number of arrests on gun-related charges at the venue to 15 for the year. (Naperville Sun)

Gun-related arrests at Naperville Topgolf now top 15 for the year

August 26, 2025 at 3:12 p.m.

The arrest of a man in the Naperville Topgolf parking lot last week brings the total number of arrests on gun-related charges at the venue to 15 for the year.

Brett Monus, general manager at Piccolo Buco, cuts a ribbon Monday to celebrate the opening of Piccolo Buco in Naperville. Also pictured, from left, are CEO/Founder of Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants Tim McEnery, Chef Luca Issa, Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli, and DuPage County Board members Saba Haider and Dawn Desart. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Story behind Naperville’s new Piccolo Buco starts with tiny pizzeria in Rome

August 26, 2025 at 10:25 a.m.

Piccolo Buco in Naperville’s Block 59 officially opened Monday, bringing a unique version of Neapolitan-style pizza to the city.

The Northern house mosquito, also known as culex pipiens, can transmit the West Nile virus. (Illinois Department of Health)

West Nile virus detected in Naperville, city urges caution

August 24, 2025 at 8:04 a.m.

Naperville city officials are urging residents to be cautious after two mosquito traps tested positive for West Nile virus.

The Naperville City Council voted this week to establish a 1% local grocery tax to replace the state grocery tax, which is being eliminated. That was a reversal from an earlier vote in which council members planned to increase the home rule sales tax. (AP)

Sales tax hike dumped in favor of 1% grocery tax by Naperville council

August 20, 2025 at 6:05 p.m.

The Naperville City Council reversed course Tuesday on how it would replace the lost income from the soon-to-be-defunct state grocery tax, abandoning plans to increase the city's home rule tax...

People gathered in August for a rally in opposition to extending the city's electricity contract with IMEA prior to the Naperville City Council meeting. Instead of voting on the contract, the council approved Mayor Scott Wehrli's motion to allow city staff to negotiate a deal with IMEA on key areas of concern for the city.

Naperville council directs staff to negotiate electricity contract terms with IMEA

August 22, 2025 at 11:17 a.m.

The Naperville City Council authorized city staff Tuesday to negotiate a new contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency while also allowing the city to seek proposals from power providers...

Allison Longenbaugh announced at the Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025, Naperville City Council meeting that she would be resigning her elected position effective Aug. 25. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Longenbaugh announces she’s resigning from the Naperville City Council post

August 20, 2025 at 4:26 p.m.

Naperville City Councilwoman Allison Longenbaugh is stepping down from her elected post due to a conflict with a new job.

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