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Connor S. Cichy, 19, of Naperville was charged with burglary and residential burglary in connection with the incident.
The weekly live shows will be held at Main Street Station.
Police revived a man who crashed into a trailer after experiencing a medical emergency on Ogden Avenue in early May.
The June 4 training exercise will also bring a large police presence to the area.
Jean Bellair couldn't find a relatable book for her diabetic daughter, Annie. Now, she's using Annie as inspiration to help others.
Road work is set to impact traffic in parts of Westmont starting May 31.
Marco Cruz, 39, is accused of having hundreds of child pornography videos, some that may have involved kids as young as two years old.
Two men were convicted Wednesday on federal charges in connection with armed kidnappings in Naperville and Westchester in 2019.
The 2024 Cream of Wheaton Festival will bring road closures to the city. Here's what to know before you head out.
Two stores were targeted by shoplifters between late April and mid-May.
Concerned neighbors called the fire department after they saw smoke coming from the home.
The Memorial Day safety campaign was part of ongoing statewide initiatives to promote seatbelt safety.
Both Lou Malnati's locations will donate a portion of their profits to help KidsMatter in its mission to help foster child mental wellness.
Information from the online surveys will be used as the village moves forward with its development planning for Guiding DG.
Naperville's Mosquito Control Program aims to help prevent West Nile Virus and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Cicadas are in the spotlight in this week's good news roundup, which also celebrates one village who helped bring a lost dog home.
The four-day festival will feature carnival rides and games, food, live music and more.
The district recently hired Robert Godinez as dean of Downers Grove South and Philip Howard as chief technology officer.
Season passes are available online or in person for the 2024 season at Sea Lion Aquatic Park in Lisle.
