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The loss of sales at stores, restaurants, bars, hotels and other businesses in downtown Naperville and across the city because of the coronavirus pandemic could result in a city budget deficit of as much as $18 million, officials say.

If estimates hold true, Naperville’s pandemic losses could be as high as $18M, finance director says

June 7, 2020 at 10:35 a.m.

Naperville could lose as much as $18 million in revenue this year due to effects from the coronavirus pandemic, city officials say. Finance Director Rachel Mayer at a recent city...

Mayor considering ways to increase outdoor dining as Naperville restaurants with patios get ready to reopen May 29

May 22, 2020 at 11:18 a.m.

Some Naperville restaurants will be eagerly welcoming back customers next weekend when the ban on alfresco dining is lifted by the state, but others without patio dining areas remain in...

Residential development proposed for Little Friends land criticized for being too dense, not fitting historic district

May 20, 2020 at 5:42 p.m.

A proposal to build new homes on the Little Friends property didn't pass muster with some neighbors and Naperville City Council members, who said the development is too dense and...

Naperville council adopts resolution denouncing racism and lauding diversity in wake of ‘carpetbagger’ comment

May 20, 2020 at 10:13 a.m.

The Naperville City Council's quick response in adopting a resolution denouncing racism, intolerance and unlawful discrimination and celebrating diversity has reinforced Nancy Chen's faith in the city, the Naperville resident...

Naperville Park District files suit against Pritzker, wants judge to give the park board authority to reopen facilities

May 19, 2020 at 8:01 p.m.

The Naperville Park District filed a lawsuit Tuesday asking a DuPage County judge to issue an emergency ruling that would allow the park board — and not the governor —...

MidiCi Neopolitan Pizza, A-1 Antiques close their downtown Naperville locations

May 19, 2020 at 6:17 p.m.

Two more downtown Naperville businesses, a pizza place and an antiques store, have joined Vom Fass in announcing their closures as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. MidiCi The Neapolitan...

New ‘grocery concept’ coming to vacant Fair Oaks Ford land, Chirico announces in state of city address

May 19, 2020 at 7:46 a.m.

A developer is working with a national retailer to bring a "new grocery concept" to the vacant Fair Oaks Ford property in northeast Naperville, Mayor Steve Chirico announced Monday in...

Ribfest canceled for first time in event’s 33-year history due to coronavirus pandemic; would have been held in Romeoville

May 18, 2020 at 9:37 a.m.

For the first time in its 33-year history, Ribfest has been canceled due to health safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic, organizers announced Sunday night. The Exchange Club of Naperville's...

Naperville Park Board taking legal action to make its own decisions on reopening: ‘It’s ridiculous that kids are not playing Little League’

May 15, 2020 at 5:14 p.m.

The Naperville Park District will take legal action to reopen its facilities on its own schedule, rather than the governor's, and plans to bring employees back and relaunch some programs...

Facing uncertain retail environment, Vom Fass closes downtown Naperville shop for good

May 14, 2020 at 5:21 p.m.

After more than three years in business, Vom Fass has permanently closed its downtown Naperville location due to an uncertain business climate stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. The purveyor of...

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