Naperville Park District Appoints New Police Chief

Steve Schindlbeck will be sworn in on June 15 at Rotary HIll, weather permitting.

Over 30 Stores Damaged In Naperville Looting; 11 Arrested

One person trying to help police was stabbed by a looter and was in serious condition, police said.

Downtown Naperville Damage 'Heartbreaking:' Mayor Chirico

"It’s unfathomable. But it’s not insurmountable," Mayor Steve Chirico said in a post about Monday night's looting.

Curfew Imposed In Naperville Monday, State Of Emergency Declared

The curfew is in effect from 9 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday.

Protesters Throng Downtown Naperville As Businesses Board Up

Hundreds of protesters marched through the streets of downtown Naperville Monday demanding justice for George Floyd's death.

Naperville Urges Downtown Businesses To Close Out Of Caution

Some businesses in downtown Naperville had boarded up their windows as a precautionary measure, police said.

George Floyd's Death 'Unconscionable:' Naperville Mayor

"We can’t pretend these events didn’t happen or that we are immune in Naperville," Mayor Steve Chirico said.

Naperville Denounces Racism In Official Resolution

In the resolution, the city "expresses its disapproval and condemnation of any racist, intolerant and unlawful discriminatory acts."

Naperville Park District Sues Pritzker To Reopen On Its Own Time

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday.

Naperville Park District To Pursue Legal Challenge To Open Parks

The park district is planning to open paddleboats, disc golf and other activities on June 1.

Oberweis calls for lawmaker input into Governor's re-opening plan

The Governor’s plan to re-open Illinois needs the input of all of the state’s diverse regions, says Senator Oberweis.

Naperville Slices 2020 Budget By Nearly $25M Amid Coronavirus

Many of the budget cuts come from delayed projects, including a plan to revamp the downtown streetscape.

GOP Women Reps Call on Governor to Convene Legislature

Pritzker Shouldn't Continue Excluding General Assembly During COVID-19 Crisis

Naperville Residents Sound Off On Mayor's Wish To Reopen Economy

Residents had a strong reaction after Mayor Steve Chirico said in a Facebook post, "We need to begin opening up our economy May 1."

'We Need To Begin Opening Up Our Economy May 1:' Mayor Chirico

The Naperville mayor took to his personal Facebook page to say he'd ideally like to reopen "low transmission risk businesses back up."

Naperville's Memorial Day Parade Called Off Due To Coronavirus

The parade was originally scheduled for May 25, but will be postponed until 2021.

Naperville Park District Honors Chuck Papanos and Carl Schnibben

Two long-time employees are planning to retire in April

Park board names baseball field at Knoch Park “Memorial Field”

Naperville Park District board passes naming resolution at April 9 meeting

Park Board names 95th Street Community Plaza

Naperville Park District officially names the new development to be completed in summer 2020

Naperville Park District to Conduct Virtual Meeting on April 9

Public may participate via web conferencing

Naperville Halts Parking Tickets During Coronavirus Shutdown

Mayor Steve Chirico signed an executive order Monday to halt parking tickets for most violations.

Naperville Park District Responds to Governor’s Executive Order

Playgrounds and golf courses join list of District facility closures and program cancellations

Feds Sending $14.6M For Illinois Coronavirus Fight: Underwood

Rep. Underwood said the funding was made available through the Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act.

Naperville Cannabis Referendum Projected To Pass

The question sought voters' opinions about recreational cannabis in Naperville.

District 11 Primary: Rick Laib's Candidate Questionnaire

Here are Republican candidate Rick Laib's answer to Patch's 2020 primary questionnaire.

District 11: Krishna Bansal Candidate Questionnaire

Here are Republican Krishna Bansal's answers to the 2020 primary Patch questionnaire.

District 11: Rachel Ventura Patch Candidate Questionnaire

Ventura will face off against Rep. Bill Foster for a chance to win the District 11 seat in Congress.

District 11: Rep. Bill Foster Candidate Questionnaire

Here are Rep. Bill Foster's (D-IL, 11) responses to the Patch candidate questionnaire.

11th Congressional District: Foster Wins, Will Take On Laib

Rep. Bill Foster was the projected winner of the Democratic nomination and Rick Laib appeared victorious over Krishna Bansal.

2020 State of the Naperville Park District Podcast

Six episodes now available featuring interviews with board president and staff

Applications for Officer White Scholarship Now Available

Naperville Park District to award scholarship for commitment to compassionate public service

Naperville Votes To Repair Moser Tower

The city voted unanimously Tuesday to repair the beloved landmark.

Naperville Park District Releases 2020 Budget Snapshot

Naperville Park District recently released the 2020 Budget Snapshot—an easy-to-read overview of the District’s finances.

Naperville City Council To Discuss Moser Tower Repairs

Members of the public are invited to the March 3 city council meeting to discuss the future of Moser Tower.

Representative Amy Grant to HostMobile DMV Event in Wheaton

Rep. Grant to Partner with Secretary of State's Office to Offer Mobile DMV Services at her Office

Sen. Oberweis: Action needed to improve 'State of State'

Oberweis reacts to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s first official “State of the State” address Jan. 29.

Naperville Park District's Brad Wilson Receives State Award

Community Impact Award presented by the Illinois Park and Recreation Association in Chicago on Jan. 24

Naperville Park District Adopts 2020 Budget

2020 budget will support three major capital projects

Naperville Unveils Online Dashboard For Electrical Customers

Residents can use the dashboard to view and track their energy usage.

Naperville To Talk New Comprehensive Master Plan On Dec. 9

The Dec. 9 meeting will debut the city's new comprehensive master plan and get feedback from residents.