Melissa Jenco

Naperville cops: Teen clocked at 106 mph was trying to impress friends

June 18, 2018 at 12:40 p.m.

A Plainfield teenager told police he was trying to impress his friends after being clocked driving 106 mph on the south side of Naperville, police said. The 18-year-old was driving...

North Central College receives grant for downtown Naperville park

June 17, 2018 at 9:55 a.m.

North Central College has received a state grant to help fund the park it is creating in downtown Naperville. The $1.1 million in state funds will go toward environmental restoration...

Riccardo Muti, Chicago Symphony Orchestra conductor, rehearses the symphony in Schumann's Symphony #3 on Tuesday, April 23, 2013.

CSO eyeing Lucent land in Naperville

June 17, 2018 at 10:19 a.m.

Naperville may push the state to help fund an outdoor concert venue for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on the suburb's far north side. Councilmen on Monday gave informal approval to...

Blotter: Designer sunglasses stolen from Naperville store

June 17, 2018 at 10:23 a.m.

The following items were taken from Naperville police reports: A catalytic converter was stolen from a vehicle in the 100 block of 4th Avenue between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m....

Children’s Museum gets OK to apply for city grants

June 17, 2018 at 10:14 a.m.

The DuPage Children's Museum may get a share of Naperville's annual grant money for capital projects. Councilmen agreed to change the terms of the museum's lease to lift a prohibition...

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D) debating State Rep. Darlene Senger (R) in front of Tribune editorial board in Chicago.

11th District House race pits Senger against Foster

June 17, 2018 at 10:21 a.m.

Republicans are looking to win back a suburban congressional seat next month in a race that features two experienced politicians from Naperville. Republican state Rep. Darlene Senger is challenging Democratic...

North Central College building 5-story dorm

June 17, 2018 at 10:18 a.m.

Construction soon will be starting on a new five-story dorm on the campus of North Central College. The 229-bed residence hall approved by Naperville City Council Tuesday will be built...

Naperville to collect $675,000 in smart meter settlement

June 17, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

Naperville will receive $675,000 as part of a lawsuit settlement related to its electric smart meter program. The settlement stems from a January 2013 lawsuit Naperville filed against Washington-based Calico...

Naperville considers requiring ID scanners for bars

June 17, 2018 at 10:27 a.m.

More Naperville bars may eventually be using ID scanners to help keep out underage and troublesome patrons. However, whether those scanners will be installed voluntarily and who will be paying...

Naperville backs new plan for downtown hotel development

June 18, 2018 at 12:47 p.m.

A downtown Naperville hotel development moved a step closer to winning city approval Tuesday night. City councilmen voted 6-2 in favor of the revised Water Street development plans that add...

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