There was an unprecedented amount of feedback for the proposed Islamic Center of Naperville at 3540 248th Ave at last night’s P&Z meeting.

Naperville City Council voted down a resolution that would ask the governor to veto a criminal justice reform bill due to the process by which it was passed.

A bill proposing sweeping criminal justice reform is awaiting the governor’s signature. But some law enforcement officials aren’t in support.

The Naperville Police Department responded to a carjacking that happened today at the 400 block of East Bailey Road at around 1:55 p.m.

A lack of affordable housing has been a problem in Naperville for years. Council hopes to address that by researching inclusionary zoning.

The ‘world’s first’ artificial intelligence robotic restaurant is coming to Naperville. The revolutionarily business is set to open in April.

Illinois lawmakers react after a crowd of protesters stormed the Capitol, with Governor Pritzker calling for President Donald Trump to be impeached and removed.

The New Year brings with it new laws for Illinois – though this year there are only three new laws taking effect, due to a shortened legislative session.

Every month in 2021, the League of Women Voters of Naperville is holding  “Living Room Conversations” virtual events. The events aim to have in depth discussion about current issues facing society.

As Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, Naperville’s local politicians shared their thoughts on the inauguration.

DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin said this morning he believes the county will be returning to “near normal” in the summer.

On January 18th 2021, Ann turned 90 and 75 of those 90 years have been spent with the local band, as their mistress of ceremonies.

The Naperville School District 203 board of education have approved a one-time tax reimbursement resolution of $10 million.

Illinois is an ideal wintering spot for bald eagles and much to the delight of bird-watchers, they’ve become common in the Will County area.

North Central College continued its tradition to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting a virtual MLK Virtual Vision Day event.

The United for Peace Coalition hosted a panel discussion in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. with elected officials, law enforcement and more.

North Central College is starting 2021 with a new partnership in the fight against COVID-19, and a cutting edge saliva based COVID test.

Some students in Indian Prairie School District 204 were back for in-person learning for the first time since last March.

As D204 makes the transition from remote learning to a hybrid-learning model next week, they’re looking at new metrics to make the switch.

District 203 said they are still on track to transition to hybrid learning for all students starting the week of January 25. 

21 candidates are running for District 203 and District 204 Naperville school board elections. The consolidated election will be April 6.

Local private schools are having success with full-time in-person learning several months into the school year.

In a letter to parents, Naperville School District 203 Superintendent Dan Bridges said the district is “on track” to begin hybrid learning on January 25, 2021.

D204 said they’d be transitioning to a hybrid model on January 19. All students enrolled in the hybrid model will be in class by Feb. 1.

Both of Naperville’s counties, DuPage and Will, are anticipating moves into Phase 1b of Illinois’ COVID-19 vaccination plan.

Edward Elmhurst Health’s Dr. Jonathan explains the rollout plan for the COVID-19 vaccine and why it’s important to receive when available.

The Illinois Department of Public Health announced that Region 7, which includes Will County, will move to Tier 1 mitigations in the Restore Illinois plan.

The Illinois Department of Public Health says Region 7 is on track to reach Tier 1 mitigations, if metrics continue to improve. While Region 8 may not be far behind.

Region 8 has moved to Tier 2 mitigations due to an increase in hospital staffing provided by the state, Region 7 remains in Tier 3.

Governor Pritzker announced that regions across the state that have met the criteria will be able to move from Tier III mitigations into Tier II effective immediately.

Daily vaccine updates will soon be available on the IDPH website as both DuPage and Will counties head towards the lifting of Tier 3 mitigations.

It’s been about three weeks since the state of Illinois first distributed COVID-19 vaccines to DuPage and Will Counties.

Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a change to IDPH guidelines for youth sports, allowing for all activities to resume in regions reaching Phase 4.

The CCIW recently released a spring schedule for previously postponed fall sports, which will begin in late February.

The IHSA announced that the winter athletic season will remain on pause through at least the rest of the month, with hopes of returning to play in February.

North Central has announced a return to athletics, starting January 23 with men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling and girls bowling.

Dick Smith, the long-time Naperville Central Coach and North Central College Hall of Fame member, died at the age of 98.

The IHSA announced the girls’ badminton season will be moved, approved contact days and next plans to meet to discuss the remaining schedule.

After the latest Board of Directors meeting on December 2nd, the IHSA announced that the winter sports season will not begin until January of 2021 at the earliest.

The IHSA has put the winter sports season on pause after the newest Tier 3 mitigations recently announced by Governor Pritzker.