South Naperville’s First Drive-Thru Chick-fil-A: The chain’s first Illinois location with only drive-thru, walk-up, and app-based Mobile Thru service opens today with outdoor seating and a $25,000 donation to Feeding America — find out more.
Surprise JCI Senatorship Award: During Naperville’s 2025 Last Fling on Labor Day, longtime Jaycee Paul DeKruiff was unexpectedly named a United States JCI Senator, joining just three other locals in this prestigious honor — find out what made his service so notable.
Naperville hits more ranking lists: From WorldAtlas’ Most Underrated Cities to Niche’s top public schools and healthiest cities, Naperville shines—yet lands No. 4 on LendingTree’s worst drivers list — find out why.
Royalty Reads Take the Throne: Immerse yourself in enthralling monarch tales, from the mystery of Anastasia and Roman imperial intrigue to Tudor court dramas and Queen Elizabeth II’s private life, all in Naperville Public Library’s Royalty Reads category — check out the full recommendations.
Naperville schools top rankings: Five Naperville-area high schools landed in Illinois’ top 50 and placed on U.S. News & World Report’s national list — find out how they scored.
Other Naperville headlines this week
- Our Saviour’s hosts blood drive Sept. 9
- DuPage County opens energy assistance in October
- Naperville traps detect West Nile virus
- Council taps D204 member to replace Longenbaugh
- Our Saviour’s begins monthly wellness prayer service
- Naperville day school fosters learning through nature
