Marie Wilson

Marie Wilson is a freelanceer writer for the Naperville Sun.

A new Crunch Fitness franchise plans to fill the space formerly occupied by the former Bed Bath & Beyond store at Fox River Commons shopping center in Naperville. The 32,000-square-foot gym is expected to open this fall. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Crunch Fitness moving into former Bed Bath & Beyond store in Naperville

March 24, 2026 at 11:10 a.m.

The shuttered Bed Bath & Beyond store at 704 Route 59 in Naperville will have a new lease on life as a Crunch Fitness center.

Protesters cheer as they listen to speeches outside of the Naperville Municipal Center Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, during a No Kings rally in opposition to the policies and actions of the Trump administration. (Troy Stolt/for the Naperville Sun)

Third ‘No Kings’ protest to be held in Naperville this Saturday

March 23, 2026 at 1:42 p.m.

A “No Kings” rally is being staged in Naperville Saturday by organizers who say they oppose the president's authoritarian actions.

Block 59 developers received Naperville Planning and Zoning approval this week to add two murals to buildings that either house or face their new restaurants and shops. This one is designed for a side wall of the Five Below store in the adjacent WestRidge Court shopping center. (Alyssa Low/Brixmor Property Group)

Vibrant murals to add ‘vitality’ to Naperville’s Block 59, developer says

March 6, 2026 at 1:22 p.m.

With the blessing of the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission, murals will be painted on two buildings that make up Block 59.

Architects may add a little more color before finalizing designs for Bauer Road Duplexes in Naperville, but developers say the plan would come together in substantial conformance with presented drawings if approved by the Naperville City Council. (Meyer Design)

Bauer Road duplex plan wins panel nod despite traffic concerns

March 5, 2026 at 11:27 a.m.

A local housing developer wants to build six duplex units that could extend a strip of 12 rowhouses already under construction at Mill Street and Bauer Road in Naperville. Plans...

This 25-year-old sign on Aurora Avenue for stores in the WestRidge Court shopping center could be replaced with a new one if Naperville City Council members agree with a recommendation from the city's Planning and Zoning Commission to grant sign height and size variances. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Naperville shopping center seeking ‘oversized signs’ on Aurora Avenue

February 20, 2026 at 10:45 p.m.

Two signs for WestRidge Court shopping center could be replaced with larger, higher versions if OK'd by the Naperville City Council.

About 4.5 acres along Audrey Avenue near Route 59 and 75th Street in Naperville could be the future site of The Atlas apartments if the Naperville City Council approves variances and zoning changes needed for the 236-unit plan. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

‘Density works’ for 236-unit apartment complex near Route 59, Naperville commission says

February 22, 2026 at 1:56 p.m.

"The Atlas," a 236-unit apartment complex proposed for Route 59 and 75th Street, wins Naperville commission OK despite density.

The Skokie Village Board has approved a site plan for Mar Sargis Assyrian Church to build an addition that the church plans to use as a worship space. The building, at 5050 Church Street, Skokie, shown in February 2026, is the former site of the Mayer Kaplan Jewish Community Center, and will become the home of an Assyrian community center as well as the church. (Marie Wilson/for Pioneer Press)

Skokie OKs plan to let Assyrian church build worship space on former Jewish center site

February 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m.

Skokie trustees approved a plan to let Mar Sargis Assyrian church build a worship space addition on a former Jewish center site.

Lakewest Custom Homes plans to construct a "historically inspired" six-unit condominium building at 222 S. Mill St., on a site between Jackson and Jefferson avenues. The plan requires rezoning approval from the city. (Lakewest Custom Homes)

Builder’s request to build 4-story, 6-unit condo building downtown clears Naperville commission

January 22, 2026 at 11:20 a.m.

4-story, 6-unit downtown condo building at Jackson Avenue and Mill Street endorsed by the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission.

The property owner of the BP gas station at the southwest corner of Ogden Avenue and North Aurora Road hopes to gain Naperville City Council approval for plans to add a drive-thru along the east side of the station's convenience store. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Drive-thru for TBA restaurant at Naperville BP gains early green light

December 18, 2025 at 11:14 a.m.

A Naperville BP gas station has taken an initial step toward adding a drive-thru for a yet-to-be-determined fast-food restaurant.

Naperville-based Loaves & Fishes Community Services plans to expand its Aurora food distribution hub using a $5 million grant from Endeavor Health's Impact Award. (Endeavor Health)

Endeavor Health donates $5M to help Loaves & Fishes expand operations

December 11, 2025 at 1:49 p.m.

Loaves & Fishes Community Services will receive $1 million a year for five years through an Impact Award from Endeavor Health.

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