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Education
District 204 board approves five goals for Superintendent Price's first year
The Indian Prairie School District 204 board approved five governing goals for new Superintendent John Price's first full year, prioritizing academic supports, equity, fiscal management, public education advocacy, and board efficiency as the district faces a projected $4.9 million deficit.
Sports
Benet Academy's Cruz Jones wins first national title in school history
Benet Academy rising senior Cruz Jones won the Amateur Esports Association's national championship in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, becoming the first athlete in school history to claim a national title after going winless at state the year before.
Education
District 204 board approves five goals for Superintendent Price's first year
The Indian Prairie School District 204 board approved five governing goals for new Superintendent John Price's first full year, prioritizing academic supports, equity, fiscal management, public education advocacy, and board efficiency as the district faces a projected $4.9 million deficit.
Education
District 204 board approves five goals for Superintendent Price's first year
The Indian Prairie School District 204 board approved five governing goals for new Superintendent John Price's first full year, prioritizing academic supports, equity, fiscal management, public education advocacy, and board efficiency as the district faces a projected $4.9 million deficit.
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The George brings upscale tavern dining and Naperville history to Washington Street
The George, a new upscale American tavern from Empire Restaurant Group co-owners Dave Miller and Will Cullen, is now open at 245 S. Washington St. in downtown Naperville, offering five seating zones, a history-inspired menu, and a name honoring four prominent Naperville figures.
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Busy Butternut opens first permanent kitchen in north Naperville after 14 years on the road
Busy Butternut, Cynthia Hyett's appetizer-only catering company founded in 2012, opened its first permanent location — a 5,000-square-foot kitchen and event space called Clarify Kitchen — in January 2026 at 1701 Quincy Ave. in north Naperville.
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Benet Academy's Cruz Jones wins first national title in school history
Benet Academy rising senior Cruz Jones won the Amateur Esports Association's national championship in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, becoming the first athlete in school history to claim a national title after going winless at state the year before.
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Packers' Jayden Reed returns to west suburbs, coaches 150 kids at youth football camp
Green Bay Packers wide receiver Jayden Reed, who played at Metea Valley and Naperville Central, returned to the west suburbs the weekend of July 19–20 to coach 150 kids at the second annual I'Marion Stewart Youth Football Camp at Bolingbrook High School alongside NFL players Greg Newsome II and Cam Mitchell.
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Naperville's National Night Out brings 36 block parties, free movie and a chance to give back
Naperville's free National Night Out kick-off at the Fry Family YMCA on Monday, Aug. 3, features a bounce house, magic act, police equipment displays, and an outdoor movie at sunset, followed by 36 neighborhood block parties on Tuesday, Aug. 4, with a donation drive benefiting Little Friends.
Community
Downtown Naperville's block party is back after two years away
Downtown Naperville's annual block party returns Sunday, Aug. 9, rebranded as Naperville Neighborly Day and hosted by DuPage PADS, with four live bands, five food vendors, and free admission after a two-year hiatus caused by downtown construction.
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District 204 board approves five goals for Superintendent Price's first year
The Indian Prairie School District 204 board approved five governing goals for new Superintendent John Price's first full year, prioritizing academic supports, equity, fiscal management, public education advocacy, and board efficiency as the district faces a projected $4.9 million deficit.
Education
District 203 proposes extending spring break, pushing last day of school to May 26
District 203 administrators proposed extending the 2026-27 spring break by two days to cover Election Day, which would push the last day of school from Monday, May 24, to Wednesday, May 26, for students at Naperville North, Naperville Central, and all district schools.
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Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel has experience covering communities across the Chicago, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City areas. She earned her marketing degree from Illinois State University and is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.
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Ellie Nevel has experience covering communities across the Chicago, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City areas. She earned her marketing degree from Illinois State University and is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.
Ellie Nevel
Ellie Nevel has experience covering communities across the Chicago, Los Angeles, and Salt Lake City areas. She earned her marketing degree from Illinois State University and is committed to delivering accurate, community-focused reporting on the issues that matter most to local readers.