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Horse-drawn buggies line the east side of Naperville's Washington Street, between Chicago and Jefferson avenues, in April 1909. It would only be a few years before that mode of transportation was replaced by cars. (Naper Settlement)

The Way We Were: Horse-drawn buggies were a big business in Naperville before being supplanted by cars

August 2, 2024 at 1:54 p.m.

Two Naperville men made their fortunes in the horse-drawn buggy trade before cars became the norm in the early 1900s.

Jackson Canellis, of Orland Park, a junior at Sandburg High School, came up with an idea for a fundraiser for BEDS Plus that combines his love for running with the upcoming Crosstown Classic between the Cubs and White Sox. (Canellis family)

Cross country runner harnesses Crosstown Classic to help homeless people

August 1, 2024 at 1:28 p.m.

Sandburg High School student Jackson Canellis of Orland Park will run between Chicago's two MLB ballparks to raise funds for BEDS Plus.

Naperville Police Arrests for July 24-28

August 1, 2024 at 7:54 a.m.

Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police Department.

Camel rides were available for kids who attended the Naperville Halal Fest in 2023 at Frontier Park in Naperville. 2024's fest is on Aug 3. (Giles Bruce)

Naperville Halal Fest a ‘joyous celebration’ of the Muslim culture that’s open to all

July 31, 2024 at 1:59 p.m.

The Muslim community is reaching out to what has been a very welcoming Naperville community for what promises to be a fun-filled day. The 2nd annual Naperville Halal Fest will...

Naperville Police Arrests for July 22-24

July 30, 2024 at 10:32 a.m.

Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police Department.

Adam Bodtke, left, and Andrew Russell sneaked in little practice before leaving on their five-city tour with a School of Rock AllStars band. (Steve Metsch/Naperville Sun)

Two Naperville teens hit the road with the School of Rock AllStar band: ‘It’s pretty much a lifestyle at this point’

July 26, 2024 at 3:37 p.m.

Naperville teens Adam Bodtke and Andrew Russell are getting a taste of life as a working musician this summer while touring with the School of Rock AllStars band.

Naperville Police Arrests for July 19-21

July 26, 2024 at 6:52 a.m.

Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police Department.

This undated photo shows a picnic held at Naperville’s Burlington Park, an entertainment venue that proved a big draw for Chicago residents from 1880 to 1899. It was built by the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy railroad company as a way to lure city people out to the country and fill otherwise vacant rail cars on weekends. (Naper Settlement)

The Way We Were: Burlington Park lured city folks out to the ‘country’ of Naperville in the late 1800s

July 25, 2024 at 6:46 p.m.

Naperville's Burlington Park thrived in the late 1800s thanks to a train company that built it as a lure for folks wanting to escape the city for the "country."

Naperville Police Arrests for July 17-19

July 23, 2024 at 3:01 p.m.

Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police Department.

Members of the Chicagoland United U17 girls soccer team pose for a team photo last weekend at the US Youth Soccer President's Cup tournament in Wichita, Kansas, where the team finished second in the nation. (Chicagoland United)

Chicagoland United girls soccer team finishes 2nd in nation

July 23, 2024 at 11:11 a.m.

Chicagoland United players come from Chicago, Frankfort, Orland Park, Bolingbrook, West Chicago, Hammond, Dyer, St. John and elsewhere.

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