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Gwen Henry, an 84-year-old Wheaton Republican and 17-year incumbent. (Gwen Henry)

DuPage treasurer candidates differ on modernization, technology needs

October 11, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

Democrat Yeena Yoo is challenging incumbent Gwen Henry, a Republican, for DuPage County treasurer.

The proposed Townes of Naper Commons development would include three types of townhouses totaling 262 units on the site of a former Nokia office building at Naperville and Warrenville roads north of I-88 in Naperville. (Pulte Homes)

Plan moving forward for 262 townhouses where Naperville rejected data center

October 9, 2026 at 8:20 a.m.

Naperville leaders denied a data center proposed for the northwest corner of Naperville and Warrenville roads, but a subdivision of 262 townhouses at the same site could be on its...

A selection of non-alcoholic beers will be available when Chicago AF (for alcohol free) celebrates Mocktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 10 in Evanston. Photo taken Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022. (E. Jason Wambsgans/
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Mocktoberfest planned to capture alcohol-free German vibes in Evanston

October 3, 2026 at 10:45 a.m.

Unlimited samples of three-ounce non-alcoholic beverages, plus food and music, are offered at Evanston Mocktoberfest Oct. 10.

Mike Havala, president & CEO of Loaves & Fishes and Mary Boulos, assistant vice president CARES Programs, stand in front of the agency's new building at 1879 High Grove Lane in Naperville. (Loaves & Fishes)

Building purchase to help Loaves & Fishes expand CARES programs

August 31, 2026 at 2:54 p.m.

The building next to Loaves & Fishes Naperville Market will be the home of its CARES programs, which help people beyond food issues.

Plans for Weston Ridge Apartments, which call for 65 "micro-unit" apartments to be built near the Route 59 train station, have won Naperville City Council approval. (540 Weston Ridge)

‘Micro-unit’ apartments proposed for site near Naperville Metra station

August 20, 2026 at 10:56 a.m.

A plan for 65 “micro-unit” apartments to be built near Naperville's Route 59 Metra station cleared a commission hurdle Wednesday.

A child poses for a photo sitting inside a Naperville police vehicle during a 2025 National Night Out neighborhood gathering. (Naperville Police Department)

How to enjoy National Night Out festivities in, around Naperville

July 30, 2026 at 2:25 p.m.

Naperville police are holding a National Night Out kickoff celebration on Aug. 3 and 36 neighborhood gatherings on Aug. 4.

This building at the northwest corner of Main Street and Aurora Avenue is one of two that could be demolished if the Naperville City Council approves plans for a new office building proposed by john greene Real Estate. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Offices styled to complement Water Street design endorsed for downtown Naperville

July 16, 2026 at 11:41 a.m.

Two vacant downtown houses could make way for a new office building if the Naperville City Council follows a panel’s recommendation.

The NorthGate of Naperville subdivision would include 171 townhouses near Route 59 and Interstate 88, with 25% of them designed to meet "visitability" standards that help provide access for people with disabilities. (M/I Homes)

171 townhouses proposed for one-time Naperville hockey arena site

June 23, 2026 at 11:48 a.m.

NorthGate of Naperville, a 171-unit townhouse subdivision, is planned for a site once proposed for a hockey arena near Route 59/I-88.

A cooking studio called Taste Buds Kitchen is seeking a conditional use to operate an amusement business in a shopping center district in this vacant space at WestRidge Court along Aurora Avenue near Route 59 in Naperville. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Taste Buds cooking studio seeks to open near Naperville’s Block 59

June 22, 2026 at 6:01 p.m.

Taste Buds Kitchen cooking studio was given a thumbs-up by Naperville planners to teach culinary skills in an area near Block 59.

Naperville Planning and Zoning commissioners this week unanimously recommended denial of a 25-townhouse subdivision called Ostara on this 2.3-acre site south of the BNSF railroad tracks and east of the Ozinga concrete plant. (Marie Wilson/Naperville Sun)

Naperville commission says no to building 25 townhomes on 2.3 acres

June 19, 2026 at 1:06 p.m.

A plan to build 25 townhomes on 2.3 acres north of downtown Naperville was rejected by the city planning and zoning commission.

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