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First West Nile positive mosquitoes in Will County this year detected
Will County health officials say they have detected the first mosquitoes to test positive for West Nile virus (WNV) in the The post First West Nile positive mosquitoes in Will County this year detected appeared first on NCTV17.
Construction worker fatally struck | New farmers market | Area athletes at Olympic trials
Construction worker fatally struck by car in Naperville on Monday A construction worker who was working on a city of The post Construction worker fatally struck | New farmers market | Area athletes at Olympic trials appeared first on NCTV17.
Mary Browning spreads kindness over her two decades with the Naperville Police Department
“It really was the career of a lifetime, where I think the best part is that it was rewarding,” said Crime Prevention Specialist with the Naperville Police Department Mary Browning. “I felt as though I really gave back to the community.”. After nearly two decades with the Naperville...
Construction worker fatally struck by car in Naperville
A construction worker who was working on a city of Naperville project died Monday morning after being struck by a The post Construction worker fatally struck by car in Naperville appeared first on NCTV17.
Shooting investigated | Cicada emergence ending | Chat with the Chief
Suspect still at large after shooting incident on Naperville’s northeast side. Naperville police are searching for the suspect in a shooting incident Sunday afternoon that left one person injured. Authorities found the victim outside of a home on the city’s northeast side and took them to a local hospital...
Tesla proposing 20-stall ‘supercharging’ station at Naperville Crossings
Tesla is proposing a new 20-stall “supercharging” station within the Naperville Crossings shopping center, and the plans thus far have garnered support from city planning officials. Representatives on behalf of the electric vehicle manufacturer unveiled plans for the stations at a Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Wednesday,...
Suspect still at large after shooting incident on Naperville’s northeast side
Naperville police are searching for the suspect in a shooting incident Sunday afternoon that left one person injured, according to a news release from the Naperville Police Department. Shooting incident “still under investigation”. Just before 2:50 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, authorities say police responded to the area of...
The Fox River Radio League celebrates 100 years!
The Fox River Radio League (FRRL) is an avid group of over 150 amateur radio enthusiasts. Established in 1924 as a club offering a wide variety of activities and services to the amateur community, the FRRL serves the greater Fox River Valley amateurs in northeastern Illinois. Bouncing radio signals off...
The 17-year Cicada emergence is coming to an end
“This is my first time actually experiencing the periodical cicada emergence,” said Stephanie Adams, The Morton Arboretum’s plant healthcare leader. The post The 17-year Cicada emergence is coming to an end appeared first on NCTV17.
NCTV17 Naperville Little League Rookies AA Team Adams
Coach Eddie Adams and the NCTV17 Orange Sox compete in the Naperville Little League Rookies AA Division. For 72 years, Naperville Little League baseball has given kids in the community a chance to learn the game and share a fun experience with friends old and new. NCTV17 has been proud to sponsor several Little League teams each spring for over ten years.
Olmec Trails sculptures | $1.45M to North Central | A Taste of East Asia
City of Naperville showcases Olmec Trails sculptures at local libraries. Earlier this week, Naperville installed two large-scale stone head sculptures at Nichols Library and at the 95th Street Library. The hand-painted renditions of Mesoamerican Olmec heads are part of the Mexican Cultural Center DuPage’s (MCCD) new outdoor exhibit, “Olmec Trails:...
City of Naperville showcases ‘Olmec Trails’ sculptures at local libraries
Earlier this week, Naperville installed two large-scale stone head sculptures that pay tribute to Mexican heritage. The first sculpture stands outside the 95th Street Library, 3015 Cedar Glade Drive, and the second is located at Nichols Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave. They were both installed on June 17, according to a news release from the City of Naperville.
NCTV17 Naperville Little League Supreme A Team Jackson
Coach Dan Jackson and the NCTV17 Avocados compete in the Naperville Little League Supreme A National/Republic Division. For 72 years, Naperville Little League baseball has given kids in the community a chance to learn the game and share a fun experience with friends old and new. NCTV17 has been proud to sponsor several Little League teams each spring for over ten years.
Dishing up ‘A Taste of East Asia’ at Naperville’s DuPage Children’s Museum
A new exhibit that serves up a taste of East Asia to the Naperville community has arrived at the DuPage The post Dishing up ‘A Taste of East Asia’ at Naperville’s DuPage Children’s Museum appeared first on NCTV17.
North Central College gets $1.45M grant to help educate future STEM teachers
North Central College has received a five-year, $1.45 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to help it educate future STEM teachers. The money was awarded through the Robert Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, and is the largest NSF grant the college has received, according to a news release from the college.
New Tesla charging stations | Fire Department CART program makes huge difference | Summer photo contest
Tesla’s plans for a new charging station within Naperville advanced Wednesday after the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission gave a favorable recommendation to the decision-making City Council. The electric vehicle manufacturer is planning to install 20 charging stations, with associated equipment, in portions of an existing parking lot...
Naperville City Council to discuss NCTV17 funding in August
The Naperville City Council will resume its discussion of funding contributions to Naperville Community Television (NCTV17) late this summer, based on a directive given at a meeting on Tuesday, June 18. The plan in motion comes on the heels of a staff report that was generated on future funding options...
Injured coyote released after four months of recovery
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County takes care of more than the trees and shrubs of our forest preserves; the residents of those forests also fall under their care, and this past winter, they rescued an injured coyote. Last February, preserve staff took in a male coyote they found...
No red flags in audit of Naperville Park District’s 2023 financials
A review of the Naperville Park District’s financial statements from the past year did not raise any red flags, according to a recently released report from an independent auditing firm. Auditors with public accounting firm Sikich combed through the district’s 2023 financial statements this spring and gave the district...
“All Shook Up” and “West Side Story” at Summer Place Theatre
Summer Place Theatre has been Naperville’s community theatre since 1966, starting as an outdoor summer theatre at North Central College. Since 1993, They have been performing mostly out of Naperville Central High School Auditorium. The Summer Place, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer-supported community theatre, based in the Naperville area, strives to provide professional quality year-round theatre arts entertainment.
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