Carolyn Stein

Carolyn Stein covers news for the Naperville Sun. She is a recent graduate of Stanford University, where she studied communication and East Asian studies. She has previously worked for the San Francisco Chronicle, Mercury News and Mission Local.

Amanda Klousnitzer-Hutchens poses in front of her mobile bookstore The Fox and the Fable at her home in Yorkville on March 5, 2026. Her first event will be Thursday at Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville, which is her hometown. (Jack Hutchens)

Naperville native’s love of reading leads to ‘The Fox and the Fable’ mobile bookstore

March 10, 2026 at 12:34 p.m.

Amanda Klousnitzer-Hutchens found her passion for reading as a kid in Naperville, and that's led her to start a mobile bookstore.

Naperville police are warning residents to stay alert in parking lots after a man's gold chain necklace was stolen at a Patel Brothers parking lot. (File photo)

Man loses gold necklace in ploy perpetrated by two strangers, Naperville police say

March 9, 2026 at 5:43 p.m.

A man who took 2 gold-colored necklaces from a pair of strangers ended up losing his own gold chain as a result, Naperville cops said.

"Light Anemones," on display in Paris in November 2024, was supposed to come to Naperville this fall but the deal was canceled by artist Malte Kebbel, who said he had not been informed of the exhibition by the company that made the deal without his permission. (Malte Kebbel)

Artist pulls plug on ‘Light Anemones’ exhibit in Naperville following dispute with art agency

March 6, 2026 at 6:43 p.m.

"Light Anemones," an art piece that was to receive $65,000 in city funding for exhibition this fall, is no longer coming to Naperville.

This rendering shows the activity center proposed for the Frontier Sports Complex in Naperville. The Naperville Park District plans will build it if a $120 million bond sale is approved March 17 by Naperville voters. (Naperville Park District)

Naperville activity center with 3 indoor swimming pools on March 17 primary ballot

March 17, 2026 at 7:13 p.m.

On March 17, voters will decide if they Naperville Park District to spend $120 million to build an activity center with 3 pools.

Naperville council wants time deadlines, options as it looks beyond IMEA

March 5, 2026 at 1:04 p.m.

The Naperville City Council wants to know its energy source options and deadlines so it can lock in a future electricity supply.

Motorcyclists drive down Webster Street in Naperville during the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (Thom Higgins)

Butterfly garden, motorcycle ride among new initiatives receiving Naperville SECA money

March 3, 2026 at 2:24 p.m.

More than a dozen new projects and events will be among the 80-plus sharing $1.2 million in Naperville grant funding this year.

Minnie Bird is now open at 1211 E. Ogden Ave. in Naperville. The fast-casual restaurant, which has locations in Schaumburg and Oak Brook, is known for their fried chicken and dirty sodas. (R. Christian Smith/Naperville Sun)

Minnie Bird now open in Naperville; Roman-style pizza coming soon

March 3, 2026 at 12:45 p.m.

Two new restaurants add to Naperville's food scene — a fried chicken restaurant that's now open and Roman-style pizza on the way.

Indian Prairie School District 204 student Shruthi Ayyagari, of Aurora, competes at the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland, on May 28, 2025. Shruthi will return to the competition this year after winning the 2026 DuPage County Regional Bee. (Craig Hudson/Scripps National Spelling Bee)

Indian Prairie D204 student heading to Scripps National Spelling Bee for second time

February 26, 2026 at 1:07 p.m.

Shruthi Ayyagari, an Indian Prairie School District 204 student, is headed to her second Spripps National Spelling Bee this May.

Naperville resident John Brubaker speaks on behalf of the Lisle Township Democratic Organization at the Feb. 17, 2026, meeting of the Naperville City Council. Brubaker expressed concerns with the increased fees and limited time slots for meeting room reservations at the Naperville Municipal Center. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

Council hikes fees, decreases times for Naperville Municipal Center meeting rooms

February 26, 2026 at 12:02 p.m.

New times and reservation fees are being set for community groups that want to use Naperville Municipal Center meeting rooms.

This rendering is of the Benton + Main housing development to be built at Benton Avenue and Main Street in downtown Naperville. The Naperville City Council approved the project at its Feb. 17, 2026, meeting. (M/I Homes)

Rowhouse project at Benton and Main wins Naperville council OK

February 24, 2026 at 12:33 p.m.

Plans to build rowhouses at Benton Avenue and Main Street in downtown Naperville moving forward despite some neighbor pushback.

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