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19/11/2023

Naperville's We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym offers a gym and play area for kids with autism, special needs, and neurotypical development.

19/11/2023

It’s November already! Our designated month to “give thanks”. Or is it? Should we focus on gratitude more regularly? Medical science says definitely YES! Gratitude is the quality of being thankful and the readiness to show appreciation for kindness and to return that kindness. Our brains tend ...

19/11/2023

As nature paints itself the shades of autumn and the chill settles in, it’s my opinion that there’s no better time to snuggle under the blankets with a good book. On October 1 at Anderson’s Bookshop, Miranda Sun celebrated the release of her debut novel, If I Have to Be Haunted, with a book-si...

19/11/2023

Happy holiday season, Naperville! It’s a time of year for togetherness, hot cocoa, fuzzy sweaters, and spending time with loved ones. It’s a time to dream big. At the Fry Family YMCA, we dream big by creating positive space for connection and rejuvenation. We dream big by fostering community and...

19/11/2023

Where will you be on Thurs., Nov. 30 or Fri., Dec. 1? I hope getting into the holiday spirit at the Naperville Garden Club’s Cup of Cheer™ House Walk, Holiday Market and Tea! From 9AM to 4PM both days, ticketholders may tour four homes in Naperville decorated for the holidays, shop our Holiday M...

18/11/2023

The film opens with a scene of someone being taught how to fish. In that moment the instruction is strict yet encouraging. However, it is a moment of much deeper meaning that spans many decades and many lives. There is a pervasive feeling of loss and disconnect. There is sadness, frustration, cultur...

18/11/2023

Resolving to make the most out of the last warm days this season, I optimistically signed up for a late October golf event—and as luck would have it, the weather was perfect. All I needed was a costume, a bottle of wine to contribute, and the thousand other things one always brings to golf. But [....

18/11/2023

The Rotary Club of Naperville-Sunrise’s Naper Lights are up and running in downtown Naperville for the holiday season.

18/11/2023

My anticipation for The Marvels was so-so, and it didn’t even meet up to those expectations. The introduction is a blur, the film jumps right into the conflicts, and it makes the Marvel cinematic universe feel not so much like part of a movie series, but more like a television series. The introduc...

18/11/2023

Earlier this month, the City of Naperville released findings from its 2023 National Community Survey, a tool that captured resident satisfaction scores and measured the “livability” (defined as something that is not only “habitable but also desirable”) of the city. All Naperville residents w...

18/11/2023

Seniors, your input matters! Age Guide Northeastern Illinois wants your input in a Community Needs Assessment Survey. They want to hear from older adults to give feedback about issues in the hopes of addressing the most pressing challenges seniors face today. Simply go to ageguide.org and select “...

18/11/2023

Every day, sales pros of all industries wake up, get out of bed, drag a comb across their head, and believe they will help their team get good results. But the life of a sales pro can be as chaotic and challenging as it is rewarding. Wouldn’t it be great if we had an extra […]

18/11/2023

Nyad is the true story of Diana Nyad, who at sixty years old decided to swim from Cuba to Florida, a distance of about 110 miles. The film is inspiring, passionate, and a powerhouse of motivation that will have audiences wanting more. Swimming is an important life skill, but few people have the pers...

18/11/2023

Above / Naperville Park District is set to collect strings of holiday lights for recycling at five facilities. (Photo courtesy Naperville Park District) Naperville Park District is offering five convenient locations where residents can drop off their nonworking holiday lights for recycling, beginnin...

18/11/2023

The mayor gave his reason why more members didn't come from a neighboring subdivision.

18/11/2023

Mayor Gary Grasso blamed a park board member for releasing an initial plan for the Costco development.

18/11/2023

One of your neighbors posted in Sports. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

18/11/2023

State approves Naperville plan to increase affordable housing - Chicago Tribune

Five years after flagging Naperville for failing to have enough affordable housing, the state has officially recognized the city is chipping away at the problem — or at least it’s trying to.

18/11/2023

Neuqua Valley girls basketball went to overtime against Trinity, where the Wildcats pulled away with a 74-69 win over the Blazers.

17/11/2023

The Naperville Hockey club continues its strong season by beating Oswego to punch their ticket to the Carillon Cup finals.

17/11/2023

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected]   SPRINGFIELD – Officials at the Illinois State Board of Education say they’re receiving more requests for increased funding for next year than the state could possibly afford, and they’re bracing for the possibility that...

17/11/2023

Elmhurst D205 Taxing To Max Next Year

An official warned the district would lose out on millions if it decided otherwise.

17/11/2023

Paying for College 101 - Bolingbrook, IL -

17/11/2023

A Patch reader found her dog, who had been missing for months, after spotting a photo of him on a boat Thursday.

17/11/2023

The Warriors hockey club is looking to win their sixth straight Carillon Cup taking on Neuqua Valley in the semifinal of the tournament.

17/11/2023

Capitol News Illinois' Peter Hancock talks with retired Congressman Dan Lipinski about his experiences in Washington, as well as the idea that political polarization is nearing the levels seen before

17/11/2023

Illumination at Morton Arboretum opening; Naperville Central alum Nicky Lopez to White Sox; and tributes in light at Friedrich-Jones.

17/11/2023

Above / Discover a brand new way to look at Moser Tower from the west side of the old Netzley House. (PN Photo, Nov. 16, 2023) ***Friday, Saturday & Sunday  **Friday & Saturday Friday Happy 102nd Birthday to Don O’Reilly! / All Day! ***Enjoy the 25-Year Celebration at Quigley’s Irish Pub / 11AM...

17/11/2023

Irish culture, beverage, food, music for everyone

17/11/2023

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17/11/2023

Every weekday until gas gets back under $4 a gallon, Patch will bring you GasBuddy's lowest local gas price.

17/11/2023

Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

17/11/2023

More than 300 people gathered at Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Wednesday night for the business’ 26th annual Memorial Luminary event.

17/11/2023

Hinsdale D86 Official's Email Called 'Condescending'

The board president asserted her power over the district's two interim superintendents.

17/11/2023

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Regulators at the Illinois Commerce Commission on Thursday unanimously approved rate hikes for four major natural gas utilities, but the little-known regulatory body’s decision was perhaps more notable for what it rej...

16/11/2023

By HANNAH MEISEL & JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois [email protected]   CHICAGO – As winter quickly approaches, Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday announced plans for the state to spend an additional $160 million to aid and house a sustained influx of migrants sent to Chicago from the nat...

16/11/2023

Nearly 300 restaurants in the city and suburbs, including upscale and trendy favorites, offer a prix fixe menu for two weeks.

16/11/2023

Mabel is a sweetheart who enjoys people and is good with other dogs.

16/11/2023

Warnings Issued To Ex-Hinsdale D86 Officials

The district's lawyers told former board members to keep secret information that the district labels confidential.

16/11/2023

Neighbor's Complaints Against Hinsdale School 'Legitimate' | Hinsdale, IL Patch - Patch

The school is "lit up like a Christmas tree" all the time, a resident said.