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Naperville Year-In-Review: Jeopardy Champ, 'Ghost' Baby, More

Here's a roundup of some of the biggest...and oddest...stories that happened in and around Naperville in 2019.

Here's a roundup of some of the biggest...and oddest...stories that happened in and around Naperville in 2019.
Here's a roundup of some of the biggest...and oddest...stories that happened in and around Naperville in 2019. (Patch Media)

NAPERVILLE, IL — 2020 is right around the corner, so it's a perfect time to reflect back on some of the biggest stories of 2019. Here's a roundup of the stories that shaped Naperville (or made residents giggle or cringe) in 2019.

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Naperville native and professional gambler James Holzhauer seemed unstoppable during his 30-plus show run on Jeopardy! in spring of 2019.

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'Ghost Baby' In Crib Gives Naperville Mom Fright

Sometimes we just need a laugh. One Naperville mom didn't mind a few chuckles at her expense after a late-night fright.

Puppy Stolen In Naperville Found By Los Angeles Cops

A Naperville puppy was a long way from home when it was found safe by cops in Los Angeles.

Heavy Rains Flood Naperville Riverwalk: Photos

Record rainfall in late April and early May caused extensive flooding along the Naperville Riverwalk .

Mystery Surrounds Lone Tree Lit By Christmas Light In Naperville

Whoever lights the tree on Book Road seems to want to remain anonymous.

Naperville Gas Station: Clerk Suspended; Bucky's 'Very Diverse'

The city was rocked by a racist incident at a local Bucky's gas station.

Do you have a personal story from 2019 you'd like us to share? Email lisa.farver@patch.com.

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