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Images: Naperville Central High School Graduation May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Naperville Central High School held its commencement ceremony on Monday, May 20 at the school.
Images: Naperville North High School graduation May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Naperville North High School held its commencement ceremony on Monday, May 20 at the school.
Naper Settlement fire ruled accidental, still under investigation May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Naperville fire officials have ruled the early Sunday morning fire that damaged Naper Settlement's Fort Payne building was an accident but have not concluded their investigation.
Naperville cops: Dispute over public urination leads to beating May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
An Oak Park man has been charged with aggravated battery in downtown Naperville, authorities said Monday. Paul Magee, 25, was charged after police said he attacked a man at 2:30 a.m. Sunday near the intersection of Benton Avenue and Washington Street.
Driver pleads not guilty to DUI in crash that killed Warrenville student May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
A Warrenville man is facing a mandatory prison term if convicted of aggravated DUI in a crash that killed Wheaton Warrenville South High School senior Stephanie Pickett, prosecutors said Monday. Karlos Leath, 31, pleaded not guilty to the charge at his first appearance in front of DuPage County Judge Blanche Hill Fawell.
Proceeds from Naperville man's toy sales help battle muscular dystrophy May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
As Naperville resident Marty Karlin watched his son, Ryan, 10, grow weaker from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, he wanted to raise awareness and funds for research to combat the disease. He and his family came up with ShtankOut, a plush toy that doubles as an odor eliminator in kids gym bags, lockers, closets and other smelly places. A portion of the $4.99 to $5.99 price for every one goes toward research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy,
Amtrak chugging away at expansion, high-speed railMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
One minute you're in Naperville, the next, you're whistling "California Here I Come," aboard the California Zephyr. Most folks think of O'Hare when it comes to escaping but some of Amtrak's most famous trains stop in the suburbs. Can we get more? Amtrak CEO Joseph Boardman talks about expanding service in the Midwest and more.
Metea Valley advances on Karlins’ 1-hitter May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsie Valley defeats South Elgin to win Valley May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Waubonsie Valley's wait was worth it. Its game with South Elgin Friday suspended after one batter due to rain, the two teams came back on Monday with the No. 4 Warriors' 4-1 win clinching the outright Upstate Eight Valley championship.
The best will be at Neuqua Valley May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
It boasts the area's best team. Its best pitcher. Its best lineup. And that's not even including Waubonsie Valley, the hottest team in the group. If there is a better sectional around, particularly at the top, than the one at Neuqua Valley, good luck finding it.
Sporting All The Benefits May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Do you think sports are all fun and games? While that is not incorrect, the truth of the matter lies in the obvious fact that a child who participates in a sport is offered far more benefits than just having an enjoyable time. Although some may argue participating in a sport is a distraction and a time consuming activity, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention declares otherwise. Childhood obesity has reached an all time high, doubling in children and tripling in adolescents over the past 30 years. In 2010, more than one third of children and adolescents were overweight or obese. With obesity becoming such a prevalent issue, it is no fallacy that children need to increase their physical activity, and what better way to start then by participating in a sport.
DuPage Homeownership Center Hosts 22nd Annual Celebration/Receives May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
DHOC will be honoring Joyce Hothan, former Executive Director of Bridge Communities, long-time affordable housing advocate and Board Member of Housing Action Illinois, with the Robert Christ Affordable Housing Award.
Find The Courage To Quit TobaccoMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Quitting anything can be difficult, but quitting tobacco on your own can be almost impossible. With World No Tobacco Day on May 31, 2013 it is time to stop using tobacco for good.
Good Shepherd Hospital Celebrating Cancer ChampionsMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
On Sunday, June 2, join Good Shepherd Hospital to celebrate the 26th annual National Cancer Survivors Day, a time to honor those who’ve survived, inspire those who’ve recently been diagnosed, and give continued support to their families and communities.
Grand Prize Drawing Deadline is May 24 for Luxury Dream Home or $1.5 million in Cash in the Chicago Dream House Raffle May 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Raffle raises critical funds for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and developmental disabilities
CN100 Game of the Week: Girls Soccer - Bolingbrook 3A Sectional ChampionshipMay 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Four area teams compete for a trip the sectional title game on the CN100 Game of the Week.
Fire damages reconstructed fort at Naper Settlement museum May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
An early morning fire Sunday damaged the Fort Payne building, part of the Naper Settlement living-history museum in Naperville, authorities said. The fort will be closed while a full damage assessment is made, but other buildings on the site remain open, and programs are running as planned.
COD paves new way to earn bachelor's degreeMay 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Nine students will walk across the stage Sunday at Lewis University's commencement ceremony to receive bachelor's degrees in criminal justice. Yet, these students never took classes at the school's campus in Romeoville. Through a so-called 3+1 program partnership between Lewis and College of DuPage, the students earned their four-year degrees from Lewis by taking all their classes at COD's campus in Glen Ellyn.
Naperville Central can’t overcome rough start May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Coming into Saturday, Naperville Central had not lost a game Keegan Hayes started all season. It took one batter to throw that perfection slightly askew.
Perez goes the distance May 19, 2013 12:00 AM
Courtney Ackerman made every conceivable effort, but the New Trier senior could never solve Madeline Perez.