Suzanne Baker

Shannon Adcock, president of Awake Illinois seen here at an event in November 2022, called the Naperville-based group's inclusion on the Southern Poverty Law Center's annual Year in Hate & Extremism report "a gift" in an X post on June 4. (Stacey Wescott/Chicago Tribune)

Naperville chamber membership for Awake Illinois’ nonprofit affiliate sparks questions, review

May 25, 2023 at 11:46 p.m.

Awake Americans' membership in the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce is under review because of its affiliation with Awake Illinois, the Naperville-based group criticized for its positions on transgender and...

Five Naperville businesses were cited by police for selling tobacco or nicotine alternatives to underage buyers in violation of municipal code, which limits the purchase of cigarettes, vaping products or liquid nicotine to those age 21 or older.

Five Naperville merchants cited for selling tobacco or nicotine alternatives to underage buyers

May 25, 2023 at 8:05 p.m.

Two Naperville businesses have been cited twice in one year for selling tobacco and nicotine alternative products to people under the age of 21 in violation of city and state...

Naperville native James Holzhauer was crowned champion of the "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament Wednesday night in a prime time competition that aired on ABC. He took home the Alex Trebek trophy and the $500,000 grand prize.

Holzhauer wins ‘Jeopardy Masters,’ gives shoutout to Naperville family and his city councilman brother

May 25, 2023 at 7:03 p.m.

Before James Holzhauer was crowned champion of the prime-time "Jeopardy! Masters" tournament Wednesday, he gave a shoutout to family and friends in his Naperville home town and shared an anecdote...

The Saddlewood shopping center at 103rd Street and Route 59 could undergo a makeover if the Naperville City Council approves zoning variances that would allow a Kiddie Academy day care to open in the south building.

Commission endorses plans for second locations in Naperville for a day care, escape room and deli

May 23, 2023 at 9:54 p.m.

A day care, escape room and deli are a step closer to adding a second location in Naperville. The Planning and Zoning Commission last week unanimously recommended plans for a...

Last year's summer sculpture program in downtown Naperville featured artist-painted pickup trucks.

Larger-than-life dragonflies to emerge as this summer’s downtown Naperville street sculptures

May 23, 2023 at 7:32 p.m.

Illinois is home to nearly 100 species of dragonfly, and soon a larger-than-life collection will be making their presence known in downtown Naperville. "Flying Into Summer" is the theme of...

A Naperville emergency crew removes a door from a truck to demonstration how the jaws of life are used to get a car crash victim to safety during a 2018 public safety open house in Naperville. Naperville firefighters always wear protective clothing and accessories — pants, a coat, a hood, boots, gloves and helmet — to every fire and vehicle accident call, but they contain chemicals that might be dangerous.

Naperville to spend $500K on protective gear for firefighters that’s free from chemicals linked to cancer

May 19, 2023 at 11:28 p.m.

Naperville took steps this week to reduce firefighters' exposure to harmful chemicals within the very suits they wear to shield against contaminants. The Naperville City Council this week authorized spending...

The Naperville City Council rejected a variance that would have allowed a medical spa business to move into a downtown store front because it wasn't in compliance with city codes.

After owners spent $30K to remodel downtown store space, Naperville council says med spa not allowed there

May 20, 2023 at 5:31 p.m.

Despite the owner spending $30,000 on renovation of the site, a med spa cannot open in a vacant space storefront at 131-133 S. Washington St. in downtown Naperville because city...

Man, 39, had sex with 13-year-old girl after telling her he was a 16-year-old teen from Elgin, police say

May 18, 2023 at 4:03 p.m.

A 39-year-old man accused of telling a 13-year-old girl he was a teenage boy from Elgin to allegedly persuade her to have sex with him has been charged by the...

Naperville man, 39, snuck into room of 13-year-old girl to have sex, Winnebago County sheriff says

May 18, 2023 at 3:40 p.m.

A 39-year-old Naperville man is accused of using Snapchat to set up meetings to have sex with a 13-year-old girl, according to documents from the Winnebago County Sheriff's Office. Junsuk...

A new Dunkin' Go store, catering to drive-thru-only customers, was approved Tuesday by the Naperville City Council for the intersection of Route 59 and Diehl Road.

Naperville greenlights Dunkin’ Go at Route 59 and Diehl Road that caters to drive-thru customers only

May 18, 2023 at 2:19 p.m.

Customers hankering for a morning coffee or afternoon doughnut pick-me-up will have a new option on the far northwest side of Naperville. Plans for a new Dunkin' Go store that...

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