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The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad played a huge role in the early growth of Naperville. Municipal leaders who regretted turning down a request to build a railroad line through town in 1851 warmly welcomed the CB&Q line in 1864.

The Way We Were: Decision to reject railroad line in favor of ‘plank’ road had big impact on Naperville’s history

January 12, 2024 at 3:09 p.m.

Every week we publish a historic photo highlighting a story from Naperville's past from the history archives of Naper Settlement. Were it not for a bad decision on the part...

Naperville Police Arrests

January 12, 2024 at 10:09 a.m.

The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 53-year-old man from Naperville was arrested on charges...

Michelle Lui and husband Ray Zhang have owned the Sushi Naper restaurant on Route 59 in Naperville for seven years. They also own Sushi City in Downers Grove.

Down to Business: Restaurant finds a niche by being the only all-you-can-eat sushi place in Naperville

January 10, 2024 at 12:50 p.m.

Business: Sushi Naper Address: 1320 N. Route 59, Naperville Phone/website: 331-281-0620 and www.sushinaper.com Owners: Ray Zhang, 47, and Michelle Lui, 47, a husband and wife who live in Aurora Years...

Naperville Police Arrests

January 10, 2024 at 11:30 a.m.

The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 22-year-old man from Romeoville was arrested on a...

Naperville Police Arrests

January 8, 2024 at 8:34 a.m.

The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 32-year-old man from Chicago was arrested on charges...

This is one of the horse-drawn wagons used to transport clay, tiles and brick for the Martin & von Oven Tile and Brick Works in Naperville. Perry Ostheimer is the driver is this photo and Robert Worthel sits atop the tiles. They are on Main Street at the old stone bridge.

The Way We Were: Great Chicago Fire a lucky break for fledgling tile/brick company in Naperville founded in 1871

January 5, 2024 at 9:10 a.m.

Every week we publish a historic photo highlighting a story from Naperville's past from the history archives of Naper Settlement. One of city's first successful businesses was Naperville Tile &...

Naperville Police Arrests

January 5, 2024 at 7:40 a.m.

The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 29-year-old man from Elgin was arrested on charges...

Erin Lu said "desperation and frustration" led her to start EKLA Corp., a medical supply company based in Naperville. Lots and lots of "cold calls" paid off, she says, since they're still going 29 years later.

Down to Business: Desperation and persistence the two ingredients that made Naperville medical supply biz a success

January 3, 2024 at 12:04 p.m.

Business: EKLA Corp. Address: 1707 Quincy, Naperville Phone/website: 1-800-328-4215, www.eklacorp.com Owner: Erin Lu, 69, of Naperville Years in business: 29 What does your business do? "Medical supplies. We supply whatever...

Naperville Police Arrests

January 3, 2024 at 9:28 a.m.

The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt: A 21-year-old man from Aurora was arrested on charges...

Walter Givler sets type for the Naperville Clarion, which was owned by his father, David Givler. This photo is believed to be from the late 1890s or early 1900s.

The Way We Were: Newspapers had a long bumpy road until finding an audience under longtime owners David Givler and Harold White

December 28, 2023 at 6:43 p.m.

Every week we publish a historic photo highlighting a story from Naperville's past from the history archives of Naper Settlement. The Naperville Sun you're reading today is just one in...

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