In our segment “Healthy Driven Hero,” we meet some of the unsung heroes behind Edward Hospital.

4.6 million footsteps– that’s how many it took Naperville resident Eric Montgomery to journey across the Pacific Crest Trail for a special cause

A Naperville man who owns and operates local Chick-Fil-A, says he’s doing his best to make his work place one where all employees feel appreciated.

Meet a neighbor who’s always there to help lend a helping hand with a home improvement project or to grill an impromptu meal to share.

A look at some sizzling summer sequels and other highly-anticipated upcoming films this season.

While it’s passed memorial day, one local veteran hopes everyone continues to honor all those individuals and families who’ve made tremendous sacrifices.

Meet the latest “Healthy Driven Hero,” Joe Griffey, a registered Nurse at Edward Hospital, who brightens everyone’s day.

Inspired by the hit spike TV show, “Lip Sync Battle,” the Naperville Jaycees gathered together six local performers for a similar style show.

Check out our great “A to Z” guide of the best places to go and things to do this summer for people of all ages!

The Naperville Park District recapped their achievements over the past year, as well as things to come during the annual “State of the Park District.”

Pull up a stool and take a sip out of The Lantern’s history. The downtown Naperville staple has been owned and operated by the Feldott family for 50 years, something they celebrated with a block party to remember. With a passion for what they do and a love for their customers, those behind The Lantern show no signs of stopping.

In honor of the opening of their new Fort Hill Activity Center, we take a look at the Park District’s rich 50 year history in Naperville.

Last month Illinois passed a stop gap budget, essentially a quick fix in order to keep the state functioning.

Set to be demolished this summer, The Barn was more than just a building to the youth of Naperville who grew up in the 60’s and 70’s; it was a place of friendship and music.

Naper Nuts and Sweets is celebrating 15 years in town. (630) Naperville’s Natalie Vitale sat down with owner, Dominque Martucci to talk about the impact the store has had in town and what she hopes for the next 15 years.

The mission of Naperville CARES is to help local families in financial crisis meet their essential needs by providing emergency financial support and resources. Meet a few people behind the scenes at Naperville CARES and learn why they give back.

Packing school lunches can be a real pain, especially when it comes to making meals healthy and appetizing.  Fortunately, one local mom gave us some pointers.

It’s back to school season, which might mean taking the kids shopping for new clothes. We’ve got you covered with tips from Hanna Andersson in downtown Naperville.

The Naperville Newcomers and Neighbors Club hosts many events for people to meet and get to know other folks from around town.

Gwenn Lloyd of The Naperville Garden Club has a few tips on how to extend your home to the outdoors and maximize your living space.

Italian for “That’s Cool!” is Che Figata and that’s exactly how folks at the new restaurant of that name want you to react when you walk in.

We caught up with Gwenn Lloyd of the Naperville Garden Club for another “how-to”. This time: Making your own potted Fairy Garden, a trend that’s gained popularity.

As high school students everywhere prepare for prom, we talk to the owner of Bri’Zan Couture who gave us the run down of this year’s top styles for Prom dresses.

As teens are preparing for prom, we talked to an expert from Black Tie Formalwear about some ideas for how the guys might dress up for the occasion.

Since its Ramadan from mid-May to mid-June, the group is standing by their Muslim neighbors with love and support.

A new exhibit inside Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center showcases how fashion and music go hand-in-hand.

It’s a celebration of Chinese culture:  Lantern festival.  Crowds of all nationalities come to witness beautifully-costumed performers, but what exactly is the significance behind the event?

Started in Naperville in 1971, McNulty Irish Dance has grown to more than 350 students throughout the Midwest, including Iowa and Wisconsin.

For the tenth anniversary year of Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center, we decided to “explore the sound” inside.

Weber Irish Dance, which offers classes through the Naperville Park District for children of all ages, is busy with rehearsals leading up to Saint Patrick’s Day.

Matt Doyle & Taylor Lovstad certainly have the eye of the tiger with this west coast swing-inspired cha cha!

Brett Hintz & Brianna Miller’s fun salsa careens all over the dance floor AND genre as they soldier through song change after song change

We visit Fort Hill to check out what TRX is all about. The fitness class uses your own weight to provide quite a workout.

We wake up to a peaceful morning in Naperville’s Central Park for a Tai Chi YMCA program on this week’s Sports Story Sunday.

Returning from injury, Brian Dickhut has climbed the Triathlon world, and at age 39 is set to compete in the World Triathlon Championship.

We visit Neuqua Valley for the 5th Annual Ray Vandersteen All Comers Track and Field Meet, a USATF sanctioned event open to all ages. 

We head out to Arranmore Farm and Polo Club for the 2nd Annual Chicago Polo Women’s Invitational. Four all-women teams participated in front of a big crowd on hand.

On this week’s Sports Story Sunday, we head out to Knoch Knolls Park to take a tour of the disc golf course with players and co-designer Tom Wehrli. 

On this week’s Sports Story Sunday, we head out to Our Day Farm in Elgin to catch up with Naperville’s show jumping Lucibello sisters and their horses. 

On this week’s Sports Story Sunday, we hit the beach for some paddle board yoga. 

You may have seen electrical outlets in your home that have a “test” and “reset” button on them but do you know what they’re for? A local expert explains.

(630)’s Beth Bria’s got some tips from local athletes to get you from walking to running.

Parents, we’ve got some tips that will certainly make you “smile.” For “children’s dental health awareness month,” we talked to Dr. Anthony LaVacca for some advice on how to take care of your child’s oral hygiene.

The director of a Naperville children’s theatre is on a mission to encourage other businesses and organizations to invest in an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) after it saved someone’s life.

Dr. Douglas Tran with Edward Medical Group discusses ways to prevent skin cancer related deaths.

In April of 2015, a crowd gathered for the Water Street District’s official groundbreaking.

Thousands of running enthusiasts went the distance in 2013 for Naperville’s inaugural “Edward Hospital Marathon and Half Marathon.” General registration

2015 was a unique year for the already-special Healing Field of Honor. In less than an hour, volunteers placed 2,015 American flags on Rotary Hill as part of the annual event.  That year, however, also marked the 50th anniversary of the beginning of the Vietnam War.

On Veterans Day 2007, Naperville residents of all generations gathered for the dedication of “Veterans Valor.” The statue immortalizes five local veterans, four who received the silver star and one the distinguished flying cross. 

Naperville, Illinois and Nitra, Slovakia may have more in common than one might think, which is why it’s only fitting the two would become sister sisters. The partnership was officially formalized in November of 1993, though Naperville citizens had been exploring the possibility for four years prior.

Throughout 2011, North Central College staff, students, alumni, and the greater community enjoyed festivities commemorating the college’s 150-year history.

In the fall of 1997, teenagers in south Naperville stepped foot inside the city’s newest school for the first time.  Neuqua Valley High School opened its doors to 950 freshman and sophomores after three years of construction.  

The opening of the Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center was music to the community’s ears. The state-of-the-art building has hosted many professional concerts since its grand opening in 2009.