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——— July 3rd, Independence Day with the Channahon Park District Staff at Ronald D. Lehman Community Park! Concert in the Park by Sundance 6-9:15 p.m. Fantastic Fireworks Show 9:15 p.m. ———— Plainfield Fireworks July 3 .The Plainfield Park District is partnering with the Village of Plainfield...
Aurora Ald. Emmanuel Llamas to resign from City Council to care for ailing father
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Aurora Ald. Emmanuel Llamas announced Tuesday that he is resigning from his Ward 1 seat to care for his ailing father."After much prayer and discussion with my family, I have decided to step down from my position as Ward 1 Alderman, effective August 1, 2024," Llamas said in a statement.Llamas, 32, was the youngest alderman ever elected to the Aurora City Council when he was elected to his first term in 2019.He is also his father's primary caretaker, and his father is battling stage 4 stomach cancer. Llamas also is a husband and father of two, and...
Swamp monster finds a new home just beyond the Naperville border
Driving along Naperville Road in Plainfield, you may have seen this green swamp monster, but its owner Brendan Heffernan said The post Swamp monster finds a new home just beyond the Naperville border appeared first on NCTV17.
Illinois Finally Signs Agreement to Build $1B Invasive Carp Barrier, Now That the State Isn’t on the Hook for Entire Lifelong Maintenance Tab
After months of negotiations, Illinois finally signed onto a project partnership agreement this week with the state of Michigan and the Army Corps of Engineers to move forward with construction of what’s largely viewed as the last line of defense against invasive carp entering the Great Lakes. The best...
DuPage County Division of Transportation announce major road construction projects kicking off this year
“It’ll be a great place if they ever finish it,” the old O. Henry quote, jabbing at the seemingly endless construction around New York City, comes to mind every summer in Illinois; as construction crews come out of winter hibernation to fill some of the potholes expanded by the thawing and freezing of precipitation on roads’ surfaces. This year, as part of its five-year Transportation ...
Traditions! 4th of July Parades wind through Naperville neighborhoods
Above / Decked out in red, white and blue, local residents decorate their cars, bikes, scooters and strollers to participate in local Independence Day Parades hosted by various subdivisions. The Fourth of July also is a very popular day to see the American flag lining the streets throughout the city as residents observe America’s birthday.
Cook County veteran gifted new roof from local contractor: 'It was like winning the lottery'
THORNTON, Ill. - There’s a new roof going up on a house in south suburban Thornton. Normally, that’s not big news. But under this new roof, a remarkable story played out involving a military veteran with an ill granddaughter who got a helping hand from a local contractor.
Century Walk: ‘Parade of the Century’
With the Fourth of July Independence Day this month, it might be time to reflect on something that we all seem to take for granted – our freedom. Century Walk has consistently paid tribute to our freedoms and the people who earned them and continue to serve to keep us free. Yearly there are parades, and should you attend one this year, you might want to go over to Century walk location #41 titled “Naperville Loves a Parade.”
Naperville Salute returns for its fourth year, bringing family-friendly fun
The Naperville Salute festival is returning to Rotary Hill this year, to bring some post Fourth of July fun. A hometown celebration honoring our nation’s military. This will be the fourth installment of the event, billed as a “family-friendly Independence Day Hometown Celebration,” with a special focus on honoring our nation’s military and their families. It takes place from July 5 through 7 at Rotary Hill in downtown Naperville.
Beharrell Rolling On A River In Suburban Chicago
Alpha Media‘s recently relaunched WERV-FM “95.9 The River,” which today boasts a Classic Alternative format serving suburban Chicago from Aurora, Ill., is welcoming Greg Beharrell to its programming grid. His YEA Networks-syndicated program was formerly heard on Chicago’s Alternative WKQX “Q101.”. Alpha Media EVP of...
Search for Waldo in downtown Naperville could net some prizes
Thanks to a popular series of books, it’s a question asked by many…”Where’s Waldo?” This summer the search begins at The post Search for Waldo in downtown Naperville could net some prizes appeared first on NCTV17.
Aurora, Ill., Creating Campus to House Police and Fire
(TNS) - The city of Aurora is planning to move its fire department’s headquarters into a new building on the same site as the current Aurora Police Department headquarters, creating a joint public safety campus. The plans were announced by Mayor Richard Irvin at Wednesday’s public safety and community...
Aurora City Agrees to Plant a Cell Tower in Lebanon Park
With a 9-2 vote of approval, the Aurora City Council aldermen agreed to allow AT&T (NYSE: T) to go ahead with a proposed 125-foot monopole. A conditional use permit was needed because current allowances would have limited the height to 100 feet. The Illinois city needs the cell tower, noted AT&T spokesperson Andrew Flowers, because the area suffers from spotty service and dropped calls. As the Beacon-News reports, the new tower will replace an existing tower located near the Lebanon Park baseball field.
Lawsuit Against Aqua to be Resolved
A five-year-old lawsuit against Aqua Illinois has been resolved. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but sources said Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, and the Village of University Park have reached an agreement in court and are working to memorialize it into a consent judgment.
Celebrate The 4th In The Fox Valley!
The “Glorious 4th” is upon us once again, and the celebrations are set throughout the Fox Valley. Here’s a rundown, courtesy of our friends at Kanecountyconnects. Fireworks: RiverEdge Park 360 N. Broadway Avenue and McCullough Park 150 W. Illinois Avenue. Parks open at (6 p.m). and fireworks being at (9:15 p.m. ) Food Truck Hub at Wilder Park (across the bridge from RiverEdge & down the path from McCullough) starting at (5 p.m.)
District 203 adopts refreshed co-curricular code for fall
A third time was the charm for a Naperville School District 203 board policy that has been under review for The post District 203 adopts refreshed co-curricular code for fall appeared first on NCTV17.
Naperville School District 203 updates its e-learning policy
Naperville School District 203 has an updated e-learning plan on its books, following a recent affirmative vote from the board The post Naperville School District 203 updates its e-learning policy appeared first on NCTV17.
Naper Settlement holds the story of the Naperville community
Naper Settlement is an award-winning outdoor history museum located in downtown Naperville. Established in 1969, the museum offers visitors a glimpse into Naperville’s rich history while providing educational activities, workshops, and events for people of all ages. Step back in time to watch living history demonstrations, visit the Playscape & Splash Pad, enjoy Pine Craig Mansion tours and more.
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