Kevin Schmit
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20 years of storytime: How a Naperville cop endeared himself to a generation of childrenSep 18, 2023 5:30 am - Naperville police officer Matt Fletcher — all 6 feet, 4 inches and 300 pounds of him — means business as he rolls up to the Naper Boulevard Library in his squad car. It'...
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District 204 says $161,000 in fuel was saved in first year of new school boundariesSep 14, 2023 5:45 am - After undergoing an arduous process of redrawing school boundaries, Indian Prairie Unit District 204 officials said they saved $161,000 in fuel expenses in the first yea...
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Top teacher: Naperville fourth grade teacher thrilled with transition back to the classroomSep 12, 2023 6:00 am - David Pittman felt a mix of excitement and terror as he returned to the classroom on the first day of the school year. But he knew he was ready. "I felt like a very comf...
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How Naperville businesses are adjusting to new zoning regulations for warehousesSep 11, 2023 1:00 am - As Naperville officials attempt to limit the number of warehouses in the city, affected businesses are seeking alternate zoning possibilities to maintain operations. Rep...
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How Naperville plans to rein in downtown disturbancesSep 08, 2023 5:30 am - Despite recent high-profile incidents, Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres and city council members insist the vibrant downtown area remains safe for people visiting the...
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What Naperville parking changes mean to commutersSep 08, 2023 1:00 am - Sweeping changes are coming soon to Naperville's train station commuter parking lots. This week the city council voted to eliminate the time-honored city tradition of pa...
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Naperville house fire likely caused by lightning, sheared power lineSep 06, 2023 1:00 am - A Naperville house sustained an estimated $20,000 in damage in an overnight fire likely caused by lightning and a sheared power line, authorities said. Firefighters resp...
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Power outage forces e-learning day for two Dist. 203 schoolsSep 06, 2023 1:00 am - A power outage caused by early morning storms forced two Naperville Unit District 203 schools to shift to e-learning on Wednesday. According to Alex Mayster, the distric...
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'The hope was alive': After months of delays, Matrix Club opens in NapervilleSep 05, 2023 1:00 am - After months of delays, Madan Kulkarni's dream of creating a multicultural entertainment venue in south Naperville is becoming a reality. The Matrix Club — a 75,000-squa...
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$155 million proposed for Naperville infrastructure projects in 2024Sep 01, 2023 5:00 am - Naperville officials are proposing to spend $155 million on capital improvement projects as part of the city's 2024 budget. This week, the city council held the first of...