Naperville schools ace state rankings: Five Naperville-area high schools in Districts 204 and 203 landed in Illinois’ top 50, led by Neuqua Valley at No. 12 and Naperville Central at No. 22 — find out how they scored.
Blue Envelope Program explained: Naperville police have rolled out the initiative to improve interactions with residents on the autism spectrum and boost understanding — find out how it works.
Pondering park funding referendum: The Naperville Park District Finance Committee is weighing a possible 2026 ballot measure to fund indoor recreation upgrades after a 2024 needs assessment, with public input planned this fall — learn what options are on the table.
Community garden parking upgrade: Construction begins tomorrow, Sept. 2, at Ron Ory Community Garden Plots, replacing the gravel lot with permeable pavers to boost stormwater filtration, ADA access and visitor stalls — find out more.
Local diner turns movie set: Mary Jane Deer’s mockumentary Line Cooks was filmed last week at the former Effin Egg in downtown Naperville, transformed into Kimchi-Rito with David Pasquesi as the health inspector — find out how hometown flavor fuels the film.
Other Naperville headlines this week
- Naperville foundation to host Hispanic Heritage Festival
- Senior golf champions crowned at Naperville tournament
- Conservation Foundation hosts Fox River cleanup events
- Residents report declining satisfaction with city traffic
- Naperville residents earn degrees, make dean’s lists
- Piccolo Buco opened at Naperville’s Block 59
