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Naperville resident’s ‘big year’ of bird-watching has him on a quest to spot 300 in Will County

August 9, 2019 at 8:22 a.m.

One of the draws of bird-watching for Naperville resident Joe Devine — and what keeps him coming back — is how unpredictable the hobby can be. "You never know what...

This year’s Old Naperville Day on Aug. 18 to benefit DuPage Pads

August 6, 2019 at 8:48 a.m.

A new charitable partner has been selected for the annual Old Naperville Day Block Party, scheduled this year for Aug. 18 in downtown Naperville. DuPage Pads, a group that provides...

Naperville’s two-day National Night Out events kick off Monday

August 1, 2019 at 6:29 p.m.

A total of 45 Naperville neighborhoods will take part in the Naperville Police Department's 23rd annual National Night Out. The event, which has been held on first Tuesday of August...

Butch, the Naperville Central mummy, put in spotlight again thanks to comedian’s podcast

July 25, 2019 at 3:21 p.m.

Natalie Younger, a Naperville native who's now a Chicago-based actor, comedian and writer, fell in love with history for various reasons, including one that's a little unique. "I think history...

‘Party That Shall Not Be Named’ returns to celebrate magical world of Harry Potter

July 23, 2019 at 2:09 p.m.

Wizards and witches, muggles and aurors and giants will be coming together July 27 to celebrate all things Harry Potter at the annual "Party That Shall Not Be Named" being...

5K race, 1-mile walk/run to be held Aug. 25 to raise funds for Greene Barn in Naperville

July 22, 2019 at 5:35 p.m.

The first fundraising effort to benefit the Greene Barn in Naperville will be the inaugural Rooted Acoustic Barn Raising 5K, set for Aug. 25. Registration is underway for the race...

Batavia resident opens food pantry out of their front lawn, bringing to life her big idea

July 17, 2019 at 8:21 a.m.

The small plastic shelving unit on the front lawn at 22 S. Mallory Ave. in Batavia has a small sign that reads, "Take what you need, leave what you can."...

Rapper and actor Issac Ryan Brown added to Last Fling lineup with mini-concert and meet and greet

July 16, 2019 at 6:21 p.m.

Issac Ryan Brown, who plays Booker Baxter on the Disney Channel series "Raven's Home," will do a mini-concert and fan meet-and-greet Sept. 1 at Naperville's Last Fling festival. Brown is...

WGN block party draws an estimated 10,000 people to downtown Naperville

July 12, 2019 at 7:27 p.m.

Evergreen Park couple Tim and Angela Schlie were so eager to take part in the WGN Morning News Block Party Friday that they arrived a day early and made their...

Vigil in Naperville Friday part of nationwide protest of U.S. detention camps

July 11, 2019 at 6:15 p.m.

A local rally that's part of the national and international Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps campaign will be held Friday night in downtown Naperville by...

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