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Naperville's top suburb in state for retail sales for 2nd consecutive year
For a second consecutive year, retail sales in Naperville in 2018 surpassed all other suburbs in the Chicago metropolitan area, an annual report says.
'Jeopardy James' won't be there in person, but makes donation in Trebek's name to Naperville pancreatic cancer walk
"Jeopardy!" champion James Holzhauer declined an offer to attend ninth annual Naperville Pancreatic Cancer Research Walk, but donated $1,109.14 to the cause.
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U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood condemns Nazi salute at parade on Father's Day in Oswego: 'We will not be silent in the face of hate'
A volunteer on the Kendall County Republican parade float at a parade in Oswego Sunday gave a Nazi salute and yelled hate speech at a Democrat float.
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'Save the Kroehler Mansion' group wants to stop North Central from tearing down historic house
A recently organized group wants to save the Kroehler Mansion currently located on Little Friends property in Naperville's historic district.
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5 things to do in the western suburbs June 21-26
Here are five things to do in the western suburbs June 21-26.
72 apartments, retail space proposed for third phase of Main Street Promenade in downtown Naperville
Retail Properties of America wants to put up a five-story building at Main Street and Benton Avenue with retail on the first floor and 72 apartments above it.
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Naperville native's passion for all things DeLorean leads to documentary on the iconic car designer starring Alec Baldwin
Naperville native Tamir Ardon is bringing his documentary, “Framing John DeLorean,” back to the place where his fascination for the car and its maker began.
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'It looks like a museum': Naperville Classic Car Show draws aficionados of all ages
Vehicles from another age — actually, from many other ages — lined up along Jackson Avenue and Webster Street.
No lounging around for this retiree — Naperville woman's physical activity has led to nomination for national award
Patricia Fuller, 77, of Naperville, is so active at the Fort Hill Activity Center that she's been nominated for the SilverSneakers Inspiration Award.
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North Central College notes: Dhruvil Patel ends prolific track career at outdoor nationals as a 10-time All-American
This season, the outdoor national meet was again held in Geneva, Ohio, and Dhruvil Patel capped his historic career in style.
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Better Than Ezra, Vertical Horizon and Big Head Todd the main stage acts for this year's Last Fling
Better Than Ezra, Vertical Horizon and Big Head Todd & The Monsters are the headlining acts for this year's Last Fling in Naperville.
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Naperville teens tag liquor bottles in Naperville Jewel store to change adult attitudes about giving alcohol to minors
Teens in Naperville are reminding adults this weekend that preventing underage drinking is everyone’s responsibility.
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Naperville News Digest
Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.
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Down to Business: 'Dutchman' followed in father's footsteps, foresaking a career in psychology for heating and cooling biz
Mike Bakker studied psychology at college, but decided he liked heating and cooling work better and now owns his own business in Naperville.
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This Week in Naperville
Roundup of events and programs in Naperville in the coming week.
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Decent: This dad lives life to the fullest, traveling the world for humanitarian work and undertaking physical challenges
Naperville psychologist Christ Stout travels the world for humanitarian work and athletic adventures, with his children often joining him.
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Naperville's School of Performing Arts closes abruptly; owners owed $2.4 million to landlord, records show
The School of Performing Arts in Naperville closed Wednesday after 30 years in Naperville. The school owed millions of dollars to its landlord.
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Cold, wet spring put a damper on Naperville Park District swimming, golf numbers
Naperville Park District golf courses are recovering from a rainy May but cooler temperatures are still hurting attendance at Centennial Beach.
Naperville advisory group gives initial OK to replacing old Ogden Avenue gas station with new one
The Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission gave a positive recommendation to a new service station and adding pumps to a gas station on Ogden Avenue.
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Teacher Feature: Getting thrown into deep end as novice student counselor sparked desire to 'make a difference'
Q-and-A with Kerri Gborigi, a third-grade teacher at Maplebrook Elementary School in Naperville.