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COVID-19 devours local jobs

— May 18, 2020

Groupon had become an online go-to spot for deals from local merchants, event venues and travel destinations. However, when those merchants are not open, events are not happening and…

COVID-19 conditions force Exchange Club to call off Ribfest
— May 18, 2020

The Naperville Exchange Club has announced that the 2020 Ribfest has been called off. Ribfest, set to debut in Romeoville after a three-decade run in Naperville, was scheduled to run…
Naperville readies for possible flooding in downtown area
— May 16, 2020

After heavy rains this past week and more rain expected over the next 36-48 hours, the city of Naperville is preparing for possible flooding in the downtown district as well as residential…
COVID-19 survivors share their stories of suffering, recovery
— May 8, 2020

Ron Walker was weakened and wary when he emerged from the worst of his recent battle with COVID-19, unsure whether medical professionals treating him were friends or foes. “I completely…
Leavitt: The difference between hardship and entertainment
— May 6, 2020

I got in a Red Line car at the Jarvis station with a few people aboard. They included a gent in a dirty winter coat eating a barbecue chicken dinner spread out on the seat next to him,…

Campus-based learning to resume as Elmhurst College plans to reopen in August
— May 18, 2020

Elmhurst College has announced that in-person, campus-based learning and living will resume in August as the campus begins its first academic year as Elmhurst University. “We believe…
Park District to reopen some facilities, plans legal action on Pritzker’s orders
— May 15, 2020

The Naperville Park District plans to reopen facilities and restore programs while calling back staffers starting on June 1. The park district board also voted on May 14 to pursue legal…
Naperville families using Police Week to help local businesses
— May 7, 2020

The spouses and families of Naperville’s police officers typically request donations of meals from Naperville restaurants and eateries during the annual Police Week — which this…