Naper Settlement planning new attraction with farming focus
The local landscape's transition from farm fields to subdivisions is a large part of Naperville's modern past, a shift that came about largely in the late 20th century. But the...
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One glitch can cause big spike in suburban parking ticket fines
A collection agency took Ronald Weiner by surprise, claiming he owed more than $300 on what was originally a $20 parking ticket. Written in downtown Elgin sometime in April for...
City resumes leaf-sweeping service
Down but not out, Naperville's curbside leaf pickup program is back on track. The service, suspended Nov. 20 to enable Public Works crews to address an extraordinary early-season snowstorm, is...
Rooted in the perennial Christmas tree dilemma
Boy, did Kermit ever nail it. For many of us, there's no question that being green does not come easily. (Now, I realize not everyone heeds the wisdom of a...
Zero Gravity site pegged for senior housing
A new housing option for seniors is in the works just east of Naperville. Cedarhurst Living has proposed a 99-unit assisted living and memory care facility at 75th Street and...
Social justice calls pastor to action, with gratitude
There are plenty of seats in the pews where the Rev. Cyndi Gavin brings the message. Pastor at St. John United Church of Christ on Aurora's east side, Gavin delivers...
Council curtails some capital spending for 2016
Some of the maintenance and improvement expenses that have been postponed in Naperville's recent fiscal rounds will need to wait another year or two for funds, city officials said this...
City Council phasing out health coverage benefit
The next people who win seats on Naperville's City Council will have access to one fewer job perk, whether they take office in two years or four. The council members...
Aurora, Naperville residents make the most of the season’s first snow
It might seem like a lot of snow for November, but Brian Kannry of Naperville is taking it all in stride. As a snow plow driver for Beverly Snow &...
Author brings ‘dragon slayer’ message to local schools
Alyssa Gialamas wasn't going to let the dragon hold her back. Born with a condition known as arthrogryposis characterized by a contraction of the joints, the Naperville native worked her...