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Old Nichols Library at 110 S. Washington St. in Naperville on June 9, 2026. A report by local nonprofit Naperville Preservation Inc. found that the city lags behind peer communities in historic preservation efforts. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Naperville lags far behind other towns in protecting historic buildings, study finds

June 25, 2026 at 12:09 p.m.

Naperville Preservation Inc. study shows city far behind other towns when it comes to identifying, protecting historic buildings.

Naperville Police Department SUV (Naperville Sun file photo)

Police charge 3 men after allegedly robbing women in Naperville

June 23, 2026 at 3:08 p.m.

Three men are facing felony charges following an alleged armed robbery in Naperville last week, according to police/court records.

Nature's Best Cafe co-owners Evonne and Simitrio Cruz, seen here celebrating their Naperville restaurant's second anniversary in 2018, have announced the business will close at the end of July. (Nature's Best Cafe)

Despite neighbors’ support, Nature’s Best Cafe in Naperville to close July 31

June 23, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

Neighbors rallied around Nature's Best Cafe in Naperville, but food prices proved to be too much to keep going, the owners said.

The Naperville Municipal Center at 400 S. Eagle St. in Sept. 2025. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Developer behind rejected Naperville data center exploring former BP site

June 19, 2026 at 2:05 p.m.

The company whose plan for a Naperville data center plan was rejected is eyeing a new development location in the I-88 corridor.

The Naperville Public Library Board of Trustees and Executive Director are in support of a proposed parking deck for Nichols Library. (Tess Kenny/Naperville Sun)

Naperville library board, director back Nichols parking deck proposal

June 18, 2026 at 2:23 p.m.

The Naperville Public Library Board and its exec director support using the Nichols Library parking lot for a city parking deck.

Brixmor Property Group is working on a deal that would bring a new home goods/furniture store to the Westridge Court shopping center at Route 59 and Aurora Avenue in Naperville, but requires a city tax break to proceed. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Naperville council agrees to extend Block 59 tax deal to lure new retailer

June 17, 2026 at 10:06 p.m.

Brixmor Property will receive a $1.85 million tax incentive from Naperville if it can lure a new home goods/furniture retail store.

EF-0 tornado confirmed to have touched down briefly in Naperville last week

June 17, 2026 at 10:31 a.m.

A tornado touched down briefly in Naperville on June 11 before moving to Lisle, a National Weather Service preliminary report says.

Following years of delays, construction has now started on a small park at 430 S. Washington St. that will connect downtown Naperville with the North Central College campus. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Construction on North Central College/Naperville ‘gateway’ park finally underway

June 16, 2026 at 10:40 a.m.

Following years of delays, work has started on a Naperville/North Central College park on Washington Street in downtown Naperville.Following years of delays, work has started on a Naperville/North Central College...

The outside of the new Regenerate Boutique location at 143 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville on Friday, June 12, 2026. Owner Andrea Siracusano said she moved into this spot to have more space and be more visible to patrons walking through downtown. (Regenerate Boutique)

Lola’s Handcrafted Churros to open in downtown Naperville, Regenerate Boutique relocates

June 12, 2026 at 5:42 p.m.

A new churro shop is opening this summer in downtown Naperville and a longtime wellness boutique has moved locations.

All Hallows Eve, a Halloween festival at Naper Settlement designed for older children, is being replaced this year with Family Spooktacular, a new event catered towards families with children ages three to 12. (Naperville Heritage Society)

Naper Settlement’s All Hallows Eve being replaced by new family-friendly Halloween event

June 11, 2026 at 3:11 p.m.

After 21 years, Naper Settlement has replaced its All Hallows Eve Halloween fest with a new Family Spooktacular event.

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