Everyman Bob Odenkirk goes gritty: In Nobody 2, the Naperville native channels mild-mannered dad Hutch Mansell to blend dark humor with bone-crunching action—and he’s even gearing up for a lighthearted teen romp about Disco Demolition Night at 1979’s Comiskey Park — find out.
Rare crane family reunion: Three sandhill cranes released in July have been spotted thriving near the DuPage forest preserve, marking a rare success for the DuPage Wildlife Conservation Center’s “once in a lifetime” rescue — learn what makes this triumph so extraordinary.
Piccolo Buco lands in Naperville: The Cooper’s Hawk Roman pizza and wine concept opens Monday, Aug. 25 at Block 59, featuring authentic pies, a tasting bar and a new lunch menu — check out the full details.
New crisis recovery center opens: The DuPage County Board and Health Department this week cut the ribbon on Illinois’ first 24/7 mental health and substance use support center in Wheaton, set to officially open in early September and serving youth and adults in dedicated stabilization units — learn what it offers.
Illinois favorite bookseller: Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville ranks among the top four independently-owned businesses in the state and sits 85th nationally in a poll of over 3,000 locals — find out why.
Other Naperville headlines this week
- Rainfall seems ample but often isn’t enough
- Downtown Naperville still remembers Woolworth’s store
- Aurora’s Paramount Theatre earns 26 Jeff nominations
- Naperville Jaycees debut rides at Last Fling
- DuPage shelter overflows as $1M gift arrives
- Marquette Management now oversees Emblem Oswego apartments