Patch Recap: Election Results, Caribou Coffee Closing, Man Killed by BNSF Freight Train

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News of shop's closing a "numbing" experience for manager of Naperville Caribou Coffee on North Aurora Road.

The man died Thursday after he was struck by a train near the Stone Avenue station in La Grange, police said.

Naperville Plass Appliances Shuttering its Doors

The appliance retailer, in business since 1938, is set to close its Chicago-area stores in the next month or two, said company President Dale Plass.

Election recap

Patch has complete results from the April 9 Naperville election.

2013 Election Results: Find All Your Local Winners

Now that the polls have closed, follow our site for live results to learn who won and by how much in all your Naperville races. We'll be updating this post throughout the night as votes are tallied.

A total of 11 candidates faced off for four open seats on the Naperville City Council during Tuesday's election.

Five Seats Filled on Indian Prairie School District 204 Board

Two incumbents and three newcomers won the five open seats on the Indian Prairie School District 204 board.

Susan Crotty and Jackie Romberg won re-election, while Kristin Fitzgerald and Donna Wandke will join the board.

Naperville Votes in Favor of At-Large Election System

No changes will be made to the way Naperville elects its City Council members after residents voted in favor of keeping an at-large system Tuesday, according to unofficial tallies.

Around town

Water Street Developer Helps Fund Project on Site of Former Downtown Eyesore

Marquette Companies has donated money to help fund a new park, which will serve as an entryway to North Central College in downtown Naperville.

County officials said that the amount of traffic caught them by surprise and hampered the ability of the public to access election results.

Calling All Amateur Photographers: Share Your Naperville Pics!

Upload a photo to this article and it could be "Pic of the Day"! How would you describe Naperville in a single picture — or even a dozen?

Multicolored Flour Flies at Naperville's Fifth Festival of Colors

The vernal celebration, which has its route in Hindu tradition, brought about 4,000 people to the Riverwalk Grand Pavillion on Saturday.

Edward Health Services Changing Name to Edward-Elmhurst Healthcare

The ongoing merger of the Elmhurst and Naperville hospitals creates a question of name-branding.

OfficeMax Headquarters to Stay in Naperville - For Now

After merger plans announced, Naperville-based office supply company and Office Depot begin search process for new CEO.