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.

Described as a “Ray of sunshine on the stormiest of days,” Lisa Wong is the latest employee at Edward Hospital to be named a “Healthy Driven Hero.”

Samantha Roehrig is a scientist who works in Edward hospital’s basement laboratory and goes above and beyond to achieve the most accurate test results.

We met a local librarian who is particularly energetic when it comes to getting children to love reading.

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.

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.

Now is often the time when we do a bit of spring cleaning and with it, organizing. We talked to one expert who gave us some advice when it comes to getting organized.

Whether you’re planning to sell or just want to freshen up your property, realtor Dan Firks gives us some expert advice on how to stage the outside of your home.

With so much to do in Naperville, how do you choose where to go for a night out with your significant other?  Since February is the month of Valentine’s Day, we thought we’d break down a few fun ideas for date night.

“(630) Naperville” is on location at Ulta Beauty in Naperville for some tips to help keep your skin healthy, especially during the cold winter months.

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 the Alfred Rubin Community Center for a Naperville Park District chess camp, taught by Illinois Chess Teachers owner Blair Michaj. 

On this week’s Sports tory Sunday, we find the tucked away oasis that is the Naperville Sportsman Club, a trap shooting range named after Jim Monk.

We report from Saints Peter and Paul, where Naperville native and Loyola Men’s Basketball Coach Porter Moser returns to make a visit to his former school.

Noah and Kaleigh Wittenburg are a brother-sister duo that has won titles all over the world in indoor skydiving and they’re rooted in Naperville.

A league of men and women have been playing softball in Gartner Park for nearly 20 years. Get an in-depth look into the league for seniors.

Granny Basketball is a league with 31 teams from 9 states and president Barb Trammell is trying to make Illinois the 10th. 

We catch up with Monica Lodge, who is bringing her east coast experience with field hockey to Naperville to help boost the sports participation.

On this week’s Sports Story Sunday we cover the first collegiate golf tournament held at Naperville Country Club, the MAC Championship.

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.