Focus on Safety – Calling 9-1-1
This January as part of the “A Safer Naper” campaign, we are focusing on the different ways to contact the police department. A way...
Little Friends: A New Calendar Year Brings Both Hope and Unanswered Questions
When this issue goes to print, we will have completed the holiday season celebrations. I hope that you and your families had a wonderful...
Local WWII Army Veteran John Prescott Turns 100!
At 11:45AM New Year's Eve, dozens of Veterans began gathering to pay tribute to John Prescott on his 100th birthday. Navy Veteran Pablo Araya...
Service
BBB Research Reveals Top 10 Local Scams to Watch Out for in 2026
Above / Images of a cell phone, computer and credit card help raise awareness that reports of scams surged in 2025 and Online Shopping...
City News
Rising Respiratory Illnesses in DuPage County: Latest Health Department Update
DuPage County Report
The DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) is urging residents to take precautions as respiratory illnesses are on the rise. According to the...
Columnists
Focus on Safety – Calling 9-1-1
This January as part of the “A Safer Naper” campaign, we are focusing on the different ways to contact the police department. A way...
Schools
Little Friends: A New Calendar Year Brings Both Hope and Unanswered Questions
When this issue goes to print, we will have completed the holiday season celebrations. I hope that you and your families had a wonderful...
KidsMatter 2 Us – KidsMatter Celebrates 25 Years of Empowering Youth and Strengthening Community
January 2026 starts the 25th anniversary year for KidsMatter, Naperville’s prevention-based nonprofit dedicated to the healthy development of children and teens.
Through collaboration with schools,...
NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS / CALENDAR FOR JANUARY
Above / Wentz Concert Hall and the Madden Theater both are located in the North Central College Fine and Performing Arts Center located at...
LOCAL BUSINESS
Downtown Naperville Indoor Sidewalk Sales Take Top Billing Jan. 16-19
Downtown Naperville is bustling with longtime traditional activities and new businesses to kick off 2026, the year this nation will celebrate its first 250...
BBB Research Reveals Top 10 Local Scams to Watch Out for in 2026
Above / Images of a cell phone, computer and credit card help raise awareness that reports of scams surged in 2025 and Online Shopping...
Local Matters Most: Eat Local, Shop Local, Donate Local
Here's to a 2026 filled with freedom, critical thinking and family activities with time devoted to our community’s rich history and how local streets...
CULTURE / ARTS
Downtown Naperville Indoor Sidewalk Sales Take Top Billing Jan. 16-19
Downtown Naperville is bustling with longtime traditional activities and new businesses to kick off 2026, the year this nation will celebrate its first 250...
Things To Do in Naperville This Weekend: January 9-11
Explore things to do in Naperville this weekend, from dining at well-known local restaurants and enjoying family-friendly events to catching theater performances and much...
Visit Naperville – Get Ready for Restaurant Week 2026
Join the fun at Naperville Restaurant Week from Jan. 23 to Feb. 8, 2026. Discover new dining spots and exclusive deals.