Marie Wilson

Marie Wilson is a freelanceer writer for the Naperville Sun.

Artist Neil Russell explains the method he uses to create mixed-media pieces inspired by nature, such as this depiction of ocean waves. He was one of many artists whose work was on display this weekend as part of the Riverwalk Fine Art Fair n Naperville. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Variety, vibrance on display at this weekend’s Riverwalk Fine Art Fair

September 22, 2025 at 12:16 p.m.

From tiny rings and necklaces to massive paintings and photography, art in all forms graced Jackson Avenue this weekend during the 40th annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair in Naperville.

Twelve themed escape rooms like this one would be part of a new Escapology franchise planned near the Block 59 development in Naperville. Planning and Zoning Commission members endorsed the business' requests for a conditional use and a parking variance, which head to the Naperville City Council for consideration. (Escapology)

Commission endorses Escapology’s planned entrance into Naperville

August 28, 2025 at 12:44 p.m.

Escapology, planning its entrance into Naperville near the Block 59, won the Planning and Zoning Commission's recommendation.

Eric Sowa, owner of Barber Haus in downtown Naperville, wants to expand his business into the suite next door with a health spa and wellness shop called Health Haus. His plan won unanimous approval from the Planning and Zoning Commission and will head to the Naperville City Council for consideration. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Commission recommends downtown Naperville barber’s health spa expansion

August 22, 2025 at 2:29 p.m.

In a downtown Naperville location that’s difficult to find, Eric Sowa wants to expand his barber shop into the health and wellness realm, and members of the city’s Planning and...

The portion of the Market Meadows shopping center parking lot north of U.S. Bank could be the site of a Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop if Naperville City Council approves the company's proposal. The city's Planning and Zoning Commission cast a split vote Wednesday, meaning it will go to the council without a commission recommendation. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Planning panel split on traffic variances for Dutch Bros in Naperville

August 21, 2025 at 10:52 a.m.

A proposal to bring a Dutch Bros drive-thru coffee shop to the Jewel parking lot along Naper Boulevard just north of 75th Street will advance to the Naperville City Council...

This model home shows what the houses in the proposed Reserves of Saddle Creek subdivision in south Naperville could look like when built. The project won Naperville City Council approval this week. (Overstreet Builders)

14 homes proposed for wooded property in south Naperville

July 21, 2025 at 11:59 a.m.

An 8-acre wooded property in south Naperville could become the site of 14 new houses if the Naperville City Council agrees with the recommendation of the Naperville Planning and Zoning...

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen has won endorsement of the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission for its plans to demolish this former restaurant on Route 59 and replace it with a new dine-in and drive-thru restaurant. The store would be the second in Naperville for the Australian-based chain. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Guzman y Gomez looks to open second Naperville restaurant on Route 59

July 21, 2025 at 12:50 p.m.

Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen has won the endorsement of the Naperville Planning & Zoning Commission to open its second Naperville location on Route 59.

Returning to Chicago and the suburbs for the first time in more than 40 years, Jack in the Box is planning to open its first wave of eight new stores, including this one at 1600 E. Ogden Ave. in Naperville. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

New Naperville Jack in the Box scheduled to open in August

July 3, 2025 at 8:48 p.m.

It’s been at least 40 years since the suburbs have had a taste of one of the West Coast’s favorite burger places. But take one look at the recently refreshed...

A townhouse and rowhouse subdivision called Everly Trace has been proposed for property south of 111th Street in south Naperville currently occupied by the SiteOne landscaping supply business. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

South Naperville townhouse/rowhouse proposal gains planning commission approval

June 19, 2025 at 10:03 a.m.

A proposal to replace a landscape supply business in south Naperville with townhouses and rowhouses got the green light from the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission, despite an online petition...

Rental townhouses proposed for The Residences at Naper & Plank. The Naperville City Council approved plans for the development to move forward despite push back from neighbors. (Lincoln Property Co.)

Plan for 90 rental row- and townhouses clears Naperville commission

May 22, 2025 at 11:55 a.m.

A community of 90 rental townhouses and rowhouses could be coming to the corner of Naper Boulevard and Plank Road in Naperville under a proposal that cleared the city’s Planning...

The developer planning to revamp the former DeVry University site on Diehl Road received Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission endorsement for reusing existing lights on the property despite the poles exceeding city height limits. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Naperville commission OKs light pole reuse for DeVry building redevelopment

May 15, 2025 at 8:56 a.m.

The Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission has given the green light to two lighting-related variances needed for the proposed redevelopment of the former DeVry University campus on Diehl Road.

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