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The Village of Lisle board unanimously approved $85,000 in grants to help Schmaltz Deli make the possible move.
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Naperville City Council tried out a hybrid model for the first time and discussed potential solutions for increased street racing.
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A $400,000 bond has been set for a Bolingbrook man who is accused of arson at a Naperville’s United Martial Arts studio.
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With seats on city council, the park district board, and both school boards up for grabs, it was a busy night in the consolidated election.
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Thousands of Naperville residents will get a COVID-19 vaccine today thanks to the City of Naperville, Jewel-Osco, and the Mall of India.
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In partnership with Jewel-Osco and the Mall of India, the City of Naperville will host a mass vaccination clinic next Wednesday April 7.
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Starting on Wednesday, April 7, the Naperville City Council will hold its meetings using a hybrid in-person/virtual format.
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A $100,000 bond has been set for a Chicago woman charged with her sixth DUI after being pulled over by Naperville police, as per the DuPage County State’s Attorney.
News Features
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The award is presented annually to a civic leader who has helped empower families through their service and action.
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This is the second year in a row that the Eyes to the Skies event has been canceled due to COVID-19 mitigations.
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Naperville North High School senior, Vivek Ily, was among 25 class of 2021 students who received the scholarship from The College Board.
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District 203 high school students began five days of in-person learning. This is the first time they’re back since March of last year.
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The DuPage County Fair Association has decided to cancel their plans for the DuPage County Fair that was scheduled for July 21 to July 25.
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Two liquor license classes got unanimous recommendations for changes to accommodate changing business practices for local establishments.
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Naperville was recently ranked sixth on a list of the most relaxed cities in the U.S. according to lawn care website LawnStarter.
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Snoop Dogg, Twista, and Poi Dog Pondering are a few artists that will be performing live music this summer at RiverEdge Park.
Education News
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Administration talked about plans for summer school and the 2021-2022 school year to help make up for the disruption to in-person learning.
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Like many teens, when Metea Valley Sophomore Dhruv Syngol started to think about college and potential careers, he felt stuck.
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Governor J.B. Pritzker announced today that Illinois will receive at total of $7 billion in federal dollars to “renew K-12 learning.”
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North Central College’s partnership with Valparaiso University, the University of Evansville (UE), and Drake University has received a $10 million grant.
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John C. Dunham STEM Partnership School, which is housed on the campus of Aurora University, may close after the 2021-2022 school year.
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On March 22 thirteen parents are planning on suing Indian Prairie School District 204 over alleged cover-up.
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After taking a year off due to the pandemic in 2020, Safety Town will return this summer with some new policies to adapt to COVID-19.
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District 203 administration shared more details about the district’s plans to return to in-person learning, five days a week on April 7.
Health News
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With COVID-19 positivity rates on the rise in our area, health officials are reminding the public to keep their guard
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Some COVID-19 metrics are on an upward trend in Illinois, with new daily cases of COVID-19 in the state hitting their highest number today since early February.
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Benedictine University has partnered with Metro Infectious Disease Consultants (MIDC) to host vaccination clinics for DuPage County residents.
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The IDPH announced today the state will not be moving into their ‘Bridge Phase’ because of rising COVID-19 hospitalizations statewide.
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Will and Kane counties among four getting new mass vaccination sites, as announced by Governor J.B. Pritzker today. The sites will serve any eligible Illinoisan.
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Dr. Pinsky from Edward Hospital provides COVID-19 safety recommendations for those vaccinated and unvaccinated who choose to travel.
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Did you know…Edward Hospital is typically among the busiest hospitals in the Chicago area every year when it comes to delivering babies?
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The DCHD will expand COVID-19 vaccine appointment opportunities to individuals who are eligible in Phase 1b Plus on March 24.
Sports News
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Sports are unpredictable; adding a pandemic can take that to another level. Some football games have been canceled due to COVID-19.
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Local students have started a petition in response to the DuPage Valley Conference’s decision not to allow student spectators.
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Following a meeting of the IHSA Board of directors, it was announced that the traditional spring sports that had their seasons canceled in 2020 will be able to compete for a state championship in 2021.
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The Kane County Cougars are joining a new league in 2021 after 30 years spent as an MLB affiliate club in the Midwest League.
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Local winter sports teams and coaches are excited to get back into competition after a nearly three month absence.
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Prep sports are back with the IHSA releasing start dates, end dates and state series information for winter, spring and summer sports.
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Governor J.B. Pritzker announced a change to IDPH guidelines for youth sports, allowing for all activities to resume in regions reaching Phase 4.
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The CCIW recently released a spring schedule for previously postponed fall sports, which will begin in late February.