Kevin Schmit
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Naperville park officials say algae cause of green water at Centennial BeachJun 01, 2023 1:00 am - There's a reason the water at Naperville's Centennial Beach has looked similar to the Chicago River on St. Patrick's Day. According to Naperville Park District officials...
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$2,000 tickets at Soldier Field? Even the biggest Taylor Swift fans have their limitsMay 31, 2023 1:00 am - Kelly O'Brien once rode her bike from Chicago to St. Louis for a Taylor Swift concert. For more than a decade, she's gone above and beyond to see at least one of Swift's...
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North Aurora Road construction project in Naperville facing continued delaysMay 30, 2023 1:00 am - The North Aurora Road construction project in Naperville continues to face delays, according to city officials. The estimated $10.1 million project to widen and improve ...
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Flying into summer: Dragonfly-themed sculpture benches coming to downtown NapervilleMay 29, 2023 5:30 am - From dinosaurs to sailboats and pickup trucks, it just wouldn't be summer in downtown Naperville without a fascinating array of sidewalk sculptures. This year - with th...
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'Stoked it's something Gordon': New Ramsay restaurant set to open in NapervilleMay 25, 2023 5:30 am - Each time the front door cracks open at 39 W. Jefferson Ave. in Naperville, passersby try to catch a glimpse inside. A flurry of activity has been taking place behind pa...
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'Jeopardy! James': Naperville legend pulls off stunning victory in masters tournamentMay 25, 2023 1:00 am - Naperville City Councilman Ian Holzhauer has come to expect victory from his younger brother, James. What he didn't expect was a shoutout from the "Jeopardy!" legend. He...
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'It's been exciting': Wehrli discusses first month in office as Naperville mayorMay 24, 2023 1:00 am - Whether it's meeting with mental health experts or joining police officers on a check for liquor permit compliance, Scott Wehrli has been a busy man this month. Wehrli, ...
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Starbucks reopens in downtown NapervilleMay 23, 2023 1:00 am - After months of being closed for renovations, a former Starbucks Reserve in downtown Naperville has reopened as a traditional Starbucks coffee house. Located at 203 S. M...
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'100 Things to Do in Illinois Before You Die' offers a bucket list for the Prairie StateMay 20, 2023 6:00 am - It's a five-hour drive from the Volo Auto Museum to the Cahokia Mounds. But it's all part of the same journey. Award-winning author Melanie Holmes, who hails from the so...
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'Pain and pride': Gold Star families to be honored with Naperville memorialMay 20, 2023 1:00 am - Editor's note: This story has been corrected to indicate the city of Naperville owns the land where the Gold Star memorial is located. The Naperville Park District l...