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Naperville bank robber sentenced to 7.8 years in federal prison

July 19, 2025 at 12:40 p.m.

A Villa Park man who robbed a Naperville bank and four other financial institutions has been sentenced to more than seven and a half years in federal prison.

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Attic fire in Naperville’s Historic District leaves home uninhabitable

July 18, 2025 at 11:51 a.m.

Three people were forced out of their home Friday by an early morning fire that caused about $75,000 in damage, according to the Naperville Fire Department.

The more things change, the more they stay the same? This photo, appropriately yellowed with age, dates back 47 years to 1978, when Naperville National Bank anchored the northeast corner of Jefferson Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Naperville. While that local bank was done in by a wrecking ball quite some time ago, another financial institution, US Bank, holds down the space. If you have a keen eye, you'll also see the old Nichols library further down the street. (Naperville Heritage Society)

The Way We Were: Naperville still had its own bank when this photo was taken in 1978

July 18, 2025 at 10:40 a.m.

Back 47 years ago, Naperville National Bank anchored the northeast corner of Jefferson Avenue and Washington Street in downtown Naperville.

Naperville Police Arrests for July 12-15

July 18, 2025 at 7:57 a.m.

Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police Department.

Naperville Police Arrests for July 8-12

July 16, 2025 at 7:04 p.m.

Roundup of recent arrests made by the Naperville Police Department.

Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli cuts a ribbon at a celebration for the reopening of the Washington Street bridge on July 11, 2025. (Carolyn Stein/Naperville Sun)

It’s official — Washington Street bridge reopens with ceremonial ribbon-cutting

July 13, 2025 at 10:39 a.m.

Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli did the honors Friday at a ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the completion of the Washington Street bridge reconstruction project in downtown Naperville.

It's been about 100 years since this party took place at 122 S. Brainard St. in the mid-1920s, but it would seem only the fashion has changed given that we still celebrate birthdays with cake and candles. These three sisters are, from left, Ruth, Peg, and Mabel Hammersmith, and their home is now known as the Hammersmith House, a residence hall on the North Central College campus. Interestingly, all three Hammersmith girls would graduate from NCC and go on to have long, interesting lives. Ruth, who died at age 100 in 2017, was a librarian at the Nichols Library and a founding member of the Naperville Heritage Society. Peg, christened "Marguerite," died in 2010 at age 95. She was a high school teacher in Michigan for 32 years before returning to Naperville and working as a reporter for the Naperville Sun and The (Aurora) Beacon-News. Mabel died in 2011 at age 92. She owned a design company specializing in book illustration and greeting card design and had a 20-year career as a program specialist for the Girl Scouts of the USA in New York, where she designed more than 110 Girl Scout badges, some of which were featured on a postage stamps commemorating the organization's 75th anniversary. (Naperville Heritage Society)

The Way We Were: Remembering the amazing Hammersmith sisters and a birthday party a century ago

July 11, 2025 at 1:04 p.m.

A photo of a birthday party 100 years ago brings back memories of the three Hammersmith girls.

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Naperville residents receive college/university degrees, named to honor rolls and dean’s lists

July 7, 2025 at 12:11 p.m.

Naperville residents have completed college/university degrees or have been named to their school’s dean’s list, honor roll or similar academic achievement list.

Naperville residents recognized on college/university honor rolls and dean’s lists

July 5, 2025 at 8:31 a.m.

The following Naperville residents have been recognized by their colleges or universities for their academic achievements by being named to honor rolls, dean's lists and other similar lists.

Given it's the Fourth of July weekend, it seems fitting to celebrate the Naperville Municipal Band and the 58th anniversary of the Central Park bandshell at which they still play every summer. This photo of the newly built outdoor stage was taken in July 1967. The band itself, of course, is far older. Its first concert was held on July 4, 1859. Then known as the Naperville Brass Band, the performance took place at a location known as Barber’s Corner. (Naperville Heritage Society)

The Way We Were: Fourth of July a meaningful date for Naperville Municipal Band

July 4, 2025 at 11:28 a.m.

Photo of the Naperville Muncipal Band in July 1967 commemorates Naperville's newly built bandshell in Central Park.

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