Kevin Schmit
-
Naperville Police Department names Zbrozek deputy chiefNov 08, 2021 12:00 am - The Naperville Police Department has named Jason Zbrozek as its new deputy chief. Zbrozek, a 23-year veteran of the department, replaces Jason Arres, who was promoted la...
-
'I just don't think that's OK': Downtown Naperville diner's paint job draws criticismNov 05, 2021 5:00 am - JoJo's Shake Bar in downtown Naperville didn't commit a "no-no" with its new paint scheme, but local officials still aren't happy with it. Members of the city's planning...
-
Naperville unanimously approves utility rate hikeNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - Naperville residents will see an increase in their utility bill starting in January. Despite concerns about the financial impact on seniors and low-income residents, the...
-
Funeral arrangements set for Naperville firefighterNov 03, 2021 1:00 am - Funeral arrangements have been set for Naperville firefighter Alexander Gard, who died last week in a single-vehicle car crash in Wisconsin. A Mass will be held at 10 a....
-
'Tired of being undervalued': Naperville District 203 support staffers plead for fair payNov 02, 2021 1:00 am - Faced with contract talks that have lingered since April, support staff members from throughout Naperville Unit District 203 are pleading for a fair resolution in ongoin...
-
Judge denies preliminary injunction in Naperville firefighter COVID-19 lawsuitNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - A judge denied a preliminary injunction for six Naperville firefighters who are suing the city, Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Edward-Elmhurst Health over a COVID-19 vaccine and...
-
Naperville mourning off-duty death of 'outstanding' firefighterNov 01, 2021 1:00 am - The Naperville Fire Department is mourning the off-duty death of firefighter Alexander Gard, who died Saturday in a single-vehicle car crash in Wisconsin. In a social me...
-
'We are truly blessed': Naperville couple a perfect match as wife donates kidney to husbandOct 28, 2021 5:30 am - Editor's note: Dr. Melissa Prest is the dietitian with the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. Her name was misspelled in previous versions of this story. Aaron...
-
Cafe Cebu brings sweet treats with a Filipino twist from Wicker Park to NapervilleOct 28, 2021 1:00 am - As much as guests enjoy the savory dishes at Cebu in Chicago, the brain behind the restaurant's Filipino cuisine is confident her sweet treats will be just as popular. A...
-
Naperville eyeing bigger, $540 million budget for 2022Oct 27, 2021 1:00 am - Naperville officials are proposing a $540 million budget for 2022, an increase of 7.6% from 2021 that includes more than $100 million for capital improvement projects. T...