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Heroes and Helicopters takes off for third year
Families from around the area didn’t let the stormy weather dampen their spirits for the third annual Heroes and Helicopters The post Heroes and Helicopters takes off for third year appeared first on NCTV17.
Naperville’s Raksha Bandhan ceremony honors first responders
The Naperville-Aurora Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS) honored Naperville’s first responders on Wednesday, August 14, outside of the Naperville Police Department, during the annual Raksha Bandhan ceremony–a Hindu celebration that has quickly become a tradition for the Naperville community. The ceremony was attended by Naperville’s firefighters, police officers, and...
Cosley Zoo celebrates 50 years of up-close animal adventures
For five decades, Cosley Zoo has provided the community with an up-close look at both feathered and furry friends. On Saturday, it will celebrate its 50th anniversary since opening on Aug. 17, 1974. The zoo opens as Cosley Children’s Park and Museum. Now a five-acre home to over 200...
Banners along 95th Street display creativity of Naperville students
Naperville has drawn the best from aspiring Picassos throughout Naperville School District 203 to add some color to a city street. “The banners are on 95th Street from Cedar Glade Drive, down to Book Road,” said Dawn Portner, city clerk and staff liaison for Naperville’s public art program. “We’ve been working in collaboration with District 203, (Indian Prairie School) District 204… It just gives us an opportunity to highlight our students’ talents.”
Naperville native found safe after having gone missing in South Carolina
Jessica Rapsys, a Naperville native who’d been reported missing earlier this week, was found safe in South Carolina on Friday. The post Naperville native found safe after having gone missing in South Carolina appeared first on NCTV17.
Man shot | Car thefts up this year | Naperville No. 5 for remote workers
Man shot in Naperville Thursday by person he knew, police say. A 26-year-old man was shot in Naperville on Thursday afternoon by someone he knew, according to Naperville police. The incident took place in the 700 block of Inland Circle. Police say the shooter fled the area afterward. Find out...
Man shot in Naperville Thursday, shooter still at large
A 26-year-old man was shot in Naperville on Thursday afternoon, according to a news release by the Naperville Police Department (NPD). The shooter in the case is still at large. Shooting victim was found in 700 block of Inland Circle. Authorities say police got a call shortly after 1:30 p.m.,...
Naperville District 203 considering changes to long-standing mission statement
Naperville School District 203 officials are considering changes to its long-standing mission statement that has roots going back to the The post Naperville District 203 considering changes to long-standing mission statement appeared first on NCTV17.
Car theft up in Naperville for first half of 2024, crime stats show
Two car-related crimes were higher in the first half of 2024 as compared with that same time in 2023, according The post Car theft up in Naperville for first half of 2024, crime stats show appeared first on NCTV17.
Naperville’s India Day Parade celebrates 10 years of culture and community
It’s a celebration of culture and community. Naperville’s India Day Parade has become an August tradition, this year making its 10th appearance in town. Hosted by Indian Community Outreach (ICO), the parade got its start in 2015, at that time marking the 68th anniversary of India’s independence from British rule. It was the first India Day Parade of its kind in the Chicagoland suburbs.
Bomb threat at Fox Valley Mall | Large house fire | First day for D203
Bomb threat temporarily shuts down portion of Fox Valley Mall. A bomb threat within Fox Valley Mall on Wednesday temporarily shut down a section of the shopping center, according to a Facebook post from the Aurora Police Department (APD). At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the APD responded...
Midday blaze at Naperville home causes $300K in damages
A midday blaze at a Naperville home on Wednesday caused $300,000 in damages and left residents displaced. Heavy smoke visible while fire crews were en route. The Naperville Fire Department received a call about the fire at a single-family home in the 700 block of Wildflower Circle shortly after 12:30 p.m., according to a news release from the Naperville Fire Department.
Topgolf lot gun-related arrest | Park board petition packets | Olmec Trails scavenger hunt
Latest gun-related arrest at Topgolf lot brings total to 22 within a year. The arrest of a Chicago man in the parking lot of Topgolf, 3211 Odyssey Court, on Friday brings the number of gun-related arrests at that location to 22 within a year. Edward Lamont Coffey Jr., 29, has...
Bob Odenkirk making Broadway debut | Naperville students refurbish, donate computers | Springbrook celebrates 50 years
Naperville native Bob Odenkirk set to make Broadway debut. Naperville native Bob Odenkirk is set to make his Broadway debut next spring in the revival of “Glengarry Glen Ross.” The actor, best known for his role as Saul Goodman in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” will take on the role of Shelly Levene in David Mamet’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play.
Naperville’s India Day Parade danced through downtown
To celebrate the 77th year of India’s independence, Indian Community Outreach (ICO) held their 10th annual India Day Parade as part of their full-day holiday celebration. The parade launched at Naperville North High School and made its way down Mill Street filling Downtown Naperville with colorful floats and song and dance performances. ICO’s celebration later continued at Naperville’s Rotary Hill, with entertainment, food, and performances.
Naperville student-led group refurbishes and donates computers to local organizations
Some Naperville-area high school students are leveling the digital divide through their computer refurbishing group, the Power Up Project. “We collect, refurbish, and donate computers to help out our local community. So we take computers that would be otherwise unused or thrown away by different businesses and individuals in our community and then we bring them here. We reinstall the operating system, upgrade components, and then we outreach to different nonprofits and organizations in the area and we find out who can benefit from our computers,” said, Jai Gupta, president of the Power Up Project.
Local Olympians medal | Back to school tips | Ice cream sandwich cruiser
Local Olympians medal in soccer, volleyball during final weekend of Paris Games. The final weekend of the Olympics brought medal-worthy victories to some local athletes who trained and worked their way onto the world stage at the Paris Games. Naperville Central alum Casey Krueger and the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team...
Bikers gear up for the 11th annual Junior Tour de Naperville
“This is by far the biggest [turnout] we’ve ever had,” said Naperville Park District intern Kervall Vital, as 135 junior bikers geared up for a great ride on Saturday, August 10, during the 11th annual Junior Tour de Naperville, hosted by the Naperville Park District. Pedal power only...
Naperville born Poulter and Aurora’s Carlini win Olympic silver medal
Naperville-born Jordyn Poulter and Aurora’s Lauren Carlini are Olympic silver medal winners for U.S. Women’s Volleyball, following a three-set loss to Italy (18-25, 20-25, 17-25) on Sunday in the gold medal match. Poulter and Carlini played throughout the match, but their journeys to competing in the 2024 Olympics...
Naperville’s Casey Krueger wins gold with U.S Women’s Soccer
Naperville Central alum Casey Krueger and the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team are gold medal champions after defeating Brazil 1-0 in The post Naperville’s Casey Krueger wins gold with U.S Women’s Soccer appeared first on NCTV17.
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