“Piano was my favorite. You can express everything you can play anything you want in any tone and it’s beautiful. You can express your feelings to the world and also boost my confidence,” said MTNA Junior Piano competition winner Jeremy Liu. 11-year-old Naperville resident Jeremy Liu used his confidence and considerable talent to win the Music Teachers National Association Illinois Division Junior piano competition after performing four songs in a twenty-minute span. This was the first...
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On this episode of Dana Being Dana, host Dana Michelle is joined by: 1. Trevor Sheehan, General Manager - The NOW Naperville 2. Edward J. Coleman Sr., Retired Field Artillery Officer - U.S Army 3. Anita Kinney, Graduate Student - Northwestern University School of Law 4. Michael Kasdin, Partner - Foley & Lardner LLP https://www.nctv17.org/c/dana-being-dana/ SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your...
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Last Friday, Santa arrived at the Fox Valley Mall for his annual visit. “So welcome to our Santa arrival celebration. We’re welcoming Santa’s first day at Fox Valley Mall. We have balloon twisters, face painters, live reindeer, and tons of fun activities for families to do to celebrate Santa’s first day,” said Kristina Arias, marketing manager at the Fox Valley Mall. The Peanuts and Charlie Brown Returns Santa’s arrival at the mall is a holiday tradition that has taken place since...
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The DuPage County Trade Apprenticeship Expo returned to IBEW Local 701 in Naperville after a two-year absence due to the pandemic. About The Expo “We started it in 2018, but of course had a little blip there. But we are just excited every year to introduce the younger generations to the trades. We found the best way is to really invite all of the different trade organizations in for one afternoon and invite parents, students, post-graduates, guidance counselors, anybody who's interested in...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Spotlight, host Jane Wernette is joined by: 1. Nadia Baran from American Legion Post 43 2. Rick Gering and Chris Almanza from Naperville Astronomical Association 3. Diane Busman from Toys for Tots https://www.nctv17.org/c/spotlight/ SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook:...
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Twenty-three Naperville residents found themselves in the thick of a crime scene on a recent Wednesday night. Thankfully, this was just an exercise at the Citizens Police Academy. The 10-week program is offered by the Naperville Police Department twice a year to give the public a better understanding of the work officers do day in and day out. "I believe that it is a great look into what law enforcement really means nowadays. Specifically with crime scene investigation. There’s something...
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Naperville Community Television is celebrating its 35th Anniversary and you’re invited to The Morning Show! Rise and shine on Thursday, November 17 from 7:30 – 9 AM at the Chicago Marriott Naperville for NCTV17’s inaugural fundraising event! Hosted by Stefan Holt, NBC 5 News Anchor and new Naperville resident, start your morning with fresh roasted coffee and continental breakfast by Belgio’s Catering and DeEtta’s Bakery and enjoy a one hour program styled after a traditional...
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On this episode of NCTV17's 630 Naperville, host Joe Chura is joined by guests to talk about healthy holiday eating & drinking, Chief Arres' first year as Naperville's Police Chief, what to do downtown this holiday season, and a recognizable new Naperville resident https://www.nctv17.org/c/630-naperville/ SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update:...
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As the fourth largest city in Illinois, Naperville often tops the charts as a quality place to live, work and play. This wouldn’t be possible without a strong economic environment consisting of many businesses, big and small. The city’s location – which offers easy access to surrounding cities, airports and Chicago, is a major reason why international and national industries choose Naperville. The downtown area alone is packed with several hundred retail shops, restaurants and other...
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Internationally-renowned accelerator physicist Lia Merminga has served as Fermilab's first female director since April. This past April, Lia Merminga made history, becoming the first female director of the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, better known as Fermilab. Merminga’s Scientific Journey The internationally-renowned accelerator physicist grew up in Greece, and had a passion for the field at an early age. “You can use mathematics to describe the complex, physical phenomena around...
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D203 partnered with area businesses on Friday to hold Career Motive-8, giving eighth graders the chance to explore career opportunities. Eighth graders got the chance to get motivated, exploring their possible career options with a new event. Naperville District 203 partnered with local businesses to bring them all together at the Naperville Yard on Friday. “Career Motive-8 is an event for all of our eighth grade students,” said Sue Jin Striedl, Project Manager for Learning Services....
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On this episode of NCTV17's Spotlight, host Jane Wernette is joined by: 1. Glenn Behnke from Naperville Noon Lions 2. Geri Kerger from Nami DuPage 3. Bernie Slupik and Gail Diedrichson from Lizzy's Fund https://www.nctv17.org/c/spotlight/ SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/...
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11 Years of Running Nearly 800 kids took to the starting line last week for the 11th annual Naperville School District 203 Crosstown Classic Elementary School Race. Race founder Chuck Hoff said the idea for the event started over a decade ago. “The Biggest slogan that everybody needs to keep in mind is run because you can. This is an all-access event so this is not something limited to gender, it’s not limited to ages as it is kindergarten through fifth grade. Anyone can do this so we’re...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Tom Belgio of Belgio's Catering https://www.nctv17.org/c/business-connection/ SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCTV17 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nctv17/...
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“We're here for another beautiful day in downtown Naperville for our annual Halloween hop Trick or Treating event. I can't believe we ended up with another beautiful day. Thousands of people are here for some candy,” said Danielle Tufano, Executive Director for Downtown Naperville Alliance. What Is The Halloween Hop? Families and friends flooded the streets of Downtown Naperville dressed up in their favorite costumes. “Our Halloween hop is an annual event that we put on here for families...
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KidsMatter, hosted its yearly volunteer fair on Monday, October 17, at the Fort Hill Activity Center. “So, we have about 33 organizations here from various areas of the community and the area looking for volunteers. I know a lot of people during COVID stayed home and volunteer opportunities weren’t available and now organizations are looking for volunteers to come back,” said KidsMatter CEO and Executive Director Nina Menis. This year saw the most groups ever signing up for the event to...
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On Sunday over 2,000 runners lined up in Downtown Naperville for the Healthy Driven Naperville Half Marathon and 5K races. 10th Anniversary This year marks the 10th anniversary of the race. The first four years it was a full marathon, before being switched to its current 13.1-mile course. In the first year of the race there were 2,489 finishers. Of that number, only 85 people have participated all ten years. “This is my ninth year. I missed the first year because they had a cutoff date. So,...
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In this episode of NCTV17's Dana Being Dana, host Dana Michelle is joined by: 1. Dr. Linda C. Yang, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon-Northwestern Medicine 2. Dr. Joy’El Ballard, OB/GYN, Founder of Menopause Moguls™️ 3. Dr. Kelly Jirschele, FACOG, FACS Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery-Illinois Urogynecology, Ltd 4. Dr. Angela Chaudhari, Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon-Northwestern Medicine https://www.nctv17.org/c/dana-being-dana/ SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this...
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Naperville's Go Brewing will open for business on Oct. 15, as the bar will serve non-alcoholic and alcohol beer. Naperville’s Joe Chura wants to change how people view a typical bar experience with his new business Go Brewing, located at 1665 Quincy Ave. A first of its kind in Illinois, Go Brewing will create and serve non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beer. No Alcohol? No Problem! “The best part about what we do here is we brew with natural ingredients,” said Chura. “The same ingredients...
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The Cosley Zoo is celebrating the month of October with its annual Pumpkin Fest. “Every October this is our 39th year actually, we have Pumpkin Fest, where we offer the public an addition to come in and see the animals and the great fall weather. We also have pumpkins and other fall produce for sale and that’s a fundraiser for the zoo,” said Cosley Zoo Director Susan Wahlgren. The monthly celebration runs from 9am to 5pm every day. It brings friends and families in for not just their...
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The Glass Pumpkin Garden is back for its 12th year at the Morton Arboretum, running through Oct. 16 on Arboretum grounds. “We’re back at it on these beautiful grounds at the Morton Arboretum for the 12th Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch,” said founder of the event, Shannon Morgan.” The event runs from Oct. 12 to Oct. 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the West Lawn and Staff Lot of the Arboretum grounds. Beginning at 1 p.m. on Oct. 14, the glass pumpkins will be available for sale. Plenty of...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Spotlight, host Jane Wernette is joined by: 1. Sean Kelley from The Naperville Winds 2. Julie Ann Kornak and Melanie Greenburg from BrightSide Theatre 3. Dylan Ladd from the Academy of the Arts https://www.nctv17.org/c/spotlight/ SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook:...
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“We hear, unfortunately hear about these way too often and you see it on the news. You read about it, and then we can kind of move on with our lives. But to actually be there and, and feel that sense of loss really, really does change you and it changes your perspective on, on these things that we hear about way too often,” said Jana Gabrione, a DanceOn mother. The Trip Jana Gabrione recently took a trip to Uvalde, Texas with her 10-year-old daughter, Izzy. Izzy, a dancer, had been invited...
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On Wednesday night, eight Naperville notables competed in the 2022 Dancing with the Celebrities, hosted by the Career & Networking Center. On Wednesday night, eight Naperville notables showed off their moves at the 2022 Dancing with the Celebrities competition. Each pairing brought the energy at Mesón Sabika for the 12th year of this event, but only two teams took home the top prizes. Closing the Deal Bridget Salela, agent at The Ville - Coldwell Banker Realty, and her partner from NP...
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Alexa Abaroa and Julie Thompson from Naperville's DeEtta's Bakery competed at a cake decorating competition in Las Vegas earlier this month. This past weekend, the DeEtta's decorating duo of Alexa Abaroa and Julie Thompson finished runners up at the 21st annual Pillsbury Bakers’ Plus Creative Decorating Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada. Abaroa is the lead cake director at DeEtta’s Bakery, located at 428 W. 5th Ave in Naperville. She was excited to team up with Thompson in Las Vegas, and...
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On this episode of 630 Naperville, host Joe Chura is joined by: 1. Kamran Khan, D.O of Edward-Elmhurst Health 2. Kaylin Risvold of the NACC, Steve Hlavac, Owner & Director of Training at Beyond Measure Fitness 3. Karen Charvat of Power Forward DuPage and JT Jarman from DuPage JATC 4. Author & Artist Rich Lo https://www.nctv17.org/c/630-naperville/ SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox,...
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It’s said that education is an investment in our future and quality education is often times why families and individuals choose to move to Naperville. Two nationally recognized public school districts, Naperville 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204, serve the city, plus areas of neighboring communities of Aurora, Bolingbrook, Lisle, Plainfield, and Woodridge. Education Accolades The city’s quality education system produces a greater number of high school graduates than the national...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Spotlight, host Jane Wernette is joined by 1. Shelia Jackson from Compudopt Chicago 2. Balaji Ganesh and Ranju Maheshwari from HSS-USA 3. Carrie Provenzale and Gia Pizzoferatto from Turning Pointe Autism Foundation SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook:...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Greg Dellinger from AAR Corp SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCTV17 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nctv17/ ABOUT US Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)...
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After months of construction, the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) celebrated its updated streetscapes with the Progress in Progress Celebration. “Today is our Progress in Progress Celebration. Downtown Naperville had some construction work happen, crews had to get underground and work on some of the infrastructure that was in desperate need of repair and replacement. And we’re so excited to show off our brand new downtown, so why not throw a celebration that’s free to families,” said...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Grant Bramley from Tandem HR, Dan Gustafson from Chicago Marriott Naperville, and Greg Dellinger from AAR Corp SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCTV17 Instagram:...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Dan Gustafson from Chicago Marriott Naperville SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCTV17 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nctv17/ ABOUT US Naperville Community...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Grant Bramley of Tandem HR SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.org/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCTV17 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nctv17/ ABOUT US Naperville Community Television (NCTV17)...
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The Morton Arboretum held a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday for the new Gerard T. Donnelly Grand Garden. The Morton Arboretum hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday for The Grand Garden. The area was named after president and CEO of the Morton Arboretum, Gerard T. Donnelly, who recently announced his retirement. “I know this garden will be a place for you all, for our members and for our visitors,” said Donnelly. “We imagine future generations to find joy and celebration among...
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The Naperville Park District started the week off rolling into its 24th annual Wonderful World of Wheels event. This was the first year it took place in the Fort Hill Activity Center parking lot. What is Wonderful World of Wheels? “This is one of our special events that is specifically targeted for the early childhood age range,” said Naperville Park District Program Manager Dave Naydenoff. “It’s an opportunity for kids and families to come out and see a lot of their community vehicles....
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On this episode of NCTV17's Dana Being Dana, host Dana Michelle is joined by: 1. Will Doiron, MS, QMHP - Clinical Therapist at Grow Wellness Group 2. Makia J. Smith, Owner/Creator of Hautegoddess 3. Christina Colón, Owner & CEO-Turnkey Aesthetics Consulting 4. Sharon Kline, Owner of The NOW Massage Boutique Naperville 5. Molly Lown, LCSW - Clinical Therapist at Grow Wellness Group SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news...
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On Wednesday night, eight Naperville notables will compete in Dancing with the Celebrities, hosted by the Career and Networking Center. Blueprint for the Perfect Routine Dr. Laticia Thompson, (Dr. Tish) Founder and Chief Business Psychologist of Legacy Blueprint LLC. has always enjoyed dancing. She’s glad her partner, James Dutton, owner of Arthur Murray Dance Centers, can help take her skills to another level. “I love to dance,” said Thompson. “But nothing formal, I’ve never taken a...
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“This morning, we are in downtown Naperville at North Central College for the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This walk is to support the Alzheimer’s Association and their fight to find a cure for the disease. There’s been research done. They’re the leader, when it comes to funding research to help take this disease that has affected hundreds and thousands of people in such a devastating way at points. And one day we’re going to find an end to Alzheimer’s,” said Danielle Tufano,...
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Friday morning Naperville mayor Steve Chirico joined the Fort Payne Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to commemorate Constitution Week, which runs from September 17 to 23. What is Constitution Week? “We have Constitution Week coming up and we’re always very excited about it. The DAR groups from all over the country, because our group was responsible for getting it really started in this country and saying ‘Yes, we need to champion our Constitution,” said...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Spotlight, host Jane Wernette is joined by: 1. Blake-Anthony Johnson from the Chicago Sinfonietta 2. Mike Bertrand and Scot Thurman from 360 Lutheran Child and Family Services 3. Tammy Cetina and Keisha Akins from CASA DuPage SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook:...
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A new era of Waubonsie Valley High Schools past is upon us. The school unveiled a new mural inside the Auditorium and Athletics entrance. The mural is dedicated to the Potawatomi tribe and Chief Waubonsie who settled on the land that the school now occupies. A New Idea Five-years ago a Waubonsie Valley student, Natalie Freitag researched the history of the school. She found that past murals and pictures have been seen as insulting to certain Native American tribes. So, she brought it the...
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Nike Park is the site of an exciting annual championship featuring dozens of our furry friends showing off their skills with the frisbee. "Today's the 2022 Ashley Whippet Frisbee World Championships and this is a year long group of people that have competed across the world that have qualified for today's event," said Co International Series Director Tom Wehrli. Naperville native Tom Wehrli and longtime friend Alex Stein run the international event, which features a wide range of dog...
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Naperville's Overwatch Foundation has taken four separate trips to Ukraine over the past six months, providing food, water, supplies and training for Ukrainian soldiers. For years, Naperville’s BJJ Lab has been teaching Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in the western suburbs. But the owners of the studio have been investing their time and skills to a greater cause through a recently launched nonprofit. Origin of Overwatch The Overwatch Foundation provides high value support and relief to victims of...
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On this episode of NCTV17's 630 Naperville, host Joe Chura is joined by experts in the community to discuss sportsmanship, why you should marry your home and date your interest rate, what it means to eat clean, and all things recession. SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/...
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On Tuesday the Veterans Assistance Commission and DuPage County Recorder’s office hosted a Veterans Resource Fair. “So we got the Veterans Assistance Commission and recorder’s office Veterans Resource Fair. At the resource fair here, we got approximately seventy five agencies. It is open to anybody inside DuPage and outside DuPage County, and when the veterans and guests come up here, they get to go to the table and see what resources are available for veterans and their family...
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On Saturday, Saints Peter and Paul Church in Naperville hosted its second annual Homecoming Fest, an end of the summer family friendly music festival. “Today we are having our annual Homecoming Fest where we invite the whole parish to come out, from the little ones all the way to all the way to the seniors, to enjoy music and food and just fun,” said Volunteer Committee Kathy Aabram. Celebrating a Long Milestone The first one took place in August of 2021, to celebrate a notable milestone...
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Playing sports and athletics has many benefits, particularly for young kids and teens during their development. Not only do sports keep kids active and healthy, they also teach teamwork, commitment and problem-solving skills, while boosting self-esteem and reducing stress. For these reasons, it’s no wonder that athletics are very prominent in Naperville and a gem cherished by so many athletes and spectators alike. You can see it on the fields and in the stands. From youth sports to high...
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Some say that soccer is a young person’s game. But the Half Century Club, playing with the Wheatland Athletic Association in Aurora, has been proving for many years that you are never too old to showcase your competitive spirit on the pitch. Club President Edward Sabin wanted to create a league targeting older athletes who still wanted to play competitive soccer. “A bunch of us were playing in the Metro League, which was 35 and over throughout Chicago,” explained Club President Edward...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Spotlight, host Jane Wernette is joined by: 1. Dave Mueller and Steve Schuette from the Naperville Men's Glee Club 2. Lisa Kasar and Angie Pines from the Naperville Junior Woman's Club 3. Kimberly White and Steve Eschbach from the Career & Networking Center SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/...
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"It's a great way just to raise awareness and very much be visible and kinda fun and interact with the community and that way it draws more attention,” said John Thorp. Today marks the 19th year anniversary of a special relationship between Dunkin' and Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Illinois partnership. "This was just a developed thing for a fundraiser for the police officers to interact with the community and they go on the rooftop on the dunkin doughnuts...
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As kids lined up on the blacktop on Wednesday to start the school year at District 203’s Ranch View Elementary, a new face greeted them. "I’m just excited to be a part of the Ranch View school community” Erin Casey has taken over as the new principal at Ranch View Elementary after spending the last nine school years as principal at John Laidlaw Elementary School in Western Springs. “I love the idea that Ranch View is a diverse community. Where I came from it was not, it didn’t...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Dana Being Dana, host Dana Michelle is joined by Chef Terrell Cole of Dark Horse Catering and Kira Ross of T.E.A.C. Group Corporation to cook up 3 delicious courses for a panel of local taste-testers. SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter:...
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“We’ve participated in a few and one of our board members actually this said hey why don’t we, with this being our first year with such numbers why don’t we go ahead and try our own so that’s kind of how it got started,” said Naperville Saints President Tom Laibo. The Naperville Saints, which until 2019 was known as St. Raphael’s Football, is the town’s longest running youth football organization, dating back to 1963. Looking to expand beyond the St. Raphael football community,...
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India Day returned to Downtown Naperville for it’s festival and parade. “We are at the Rotary Hill, and we are back here for the eighth time. This was our eighth year of celebrating India day. It’s one of the best and biggest festivals here. This is the biggest Indian American festival in the country. It’s an all-day festival, which we celebrate around India’s Independence Day. And this is India’s 75th year of independence so it’s a special day for everyone here,” said Krishna...
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A new helper named Moxi is rolling around the halls of Naperville’s Edward Hospital. “She is an autonomous point to point delivery robot that we have created at Diligent Robotics in Austin, Texas for medical field workers. Basically, doing all the running for them so that staff can worry about more patient care,” said Rob Norman, employee at Diligent Robotics. Moxi was brought in to do tasks such as deliver medical supplies, prescriptions, and lab samples, freeing up time for nurses and...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Spotlight, host Jane Wernette is joined by: 1. Simbo Toukourou and Jama Wall from Community Access Naperville (CAN) 2. Dan Leahy and Tina Mazzone from Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) 3. Chad Pedigo and Beth DeGeeter from The Naperville Jaycees Last Fling SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update:...
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“We are at Wolf's crossing community park. We are doing the tour de Naperville event right now, it's for the youth,” said Erin Stapleton, intern with the Naperville Park District. New Location Th event returned this year with one different aspect, the location. “This is the new location that we’re at this year. So usually, this event takes place at commissioner's park. But since this is a new facility and a new park with a lot of new, different things, as you could see. We came out here...
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If you are looking for something to do this weekend, consider this your lucky break as West Suburban Irish is putting on their second annual Irish Fest at Frontier Sports Complex in Naperville. “It’s something that Naperville can look forward to every year. It's a fun festival. It's a little bit different entertainment not everybody is Irish we don’t care if anybody is Irish come on out. But it’s fun to listen to the music and I think the goal would be to just get on everybody’s...
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Community members in Naperville are coming together on Sunday mornings at Knoch Park to help spread their passion for one of the fastest growing sports in the country, pickleball. Breakfast and Pickleball “We’re having the pickleball breakfast. We’ve been having it since Memorial Day and we’ll have it all the way through Labor Day,” said Trina Reyes, event organizer. Along with coffee and doughnuts, they’re also serving up instructions. “Bring a paddle or come out here and see if...
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On Sunday, a carjacking prevention and situational awareness workshop for community members took place at Woody Buick GMC. RJM Strategy Group and DuPage Krav Maga teamed up to make the workshop possible. The seminar was run by retired police officers Chuck May and Ray McGury. Both provided helpful tips on how to avoid carjacking. “If people can just focus on situational awareness, and knowing what's going on around them, the likelihood is, you know, I can't guarantee it, but it's a good...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Dave and Vickie Masa from Radon Reduction Systems, Inc. SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCTV17 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nctv17/ ABOUT US Naperville...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Dan Firks and Paige Ronchetti from the Dan Firks team at Compass Real estate SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCTV17 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nctv17/...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Phillip Bogonub of the philosophy of AJANOI, Dave and Vickie Masa from Radon Reduction Systems Inc., and Dan Firks and Paige Ronchetti from the Dan Firks team at Compass Real Estate SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook:...
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On this episode of NCTV17's 630 Naperville, host Joe Chura learns about exciting new developments around town, hears from a running coach, masters a 5 minute glam, is joined by attorneys to demystify divorce, and learns about Electric Vehicles SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook:...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Phillip Bogonub of the philosophy of AJANOI SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCTV17 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nctv17/ ABOUT US Naperville Community...
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Friday night on the Riverwalk, 200 people came out for an evening walk to honor a Naperville man who touched many hearts in the community. “Today we have the Walk On in memory of Chuck Papanos, and it’s benefiting the Lymphoma Research Foundation,” said Walk On Founder and Chuck’s wife, Ann Marie Papanos. “Chuck worked for the Park District for over nineteen years,” shared Papanos. “He was the manager of the Riverwalk and the North Parks for the Park District and very much a...
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From Jackass to Joy. That’s the name of a newly published book by longtime Naperville resident and businessman Nick Ryan. On Tuesday night, Ryan appeared at a book signing at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville to promote his memoir, which is filled with life lessons. “We have an amazing story with our family, five blended kids and a total complete relationship with our exes. And no disharmony anywhere. And I haven’t seen that too many places, and I thought we could share some of what we...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Spotlight, host Jane Wernette is joined by Marion B. Ruthig from the Inside Out Club, Megan Pennington from CASA of River Valley, and Patricia Fragen and Katrena Caeti from Normal Moments SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter:...
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“It was mostly with love I’m not gonna lie sounds a little cheesy but my whole troop pretty much came together, we made this bench. Put a lot of effort into it, had a lot of fun while doing it and honestly, it’s the only bench I made and I’m really proud of it” said Troop 75 Member Fionn Pianetto. Whether it was for love, or to have a good time working alongside friends, Eagle Scout candidate Fionn Pianetto wanted to give back to the community by placing not one but two handmade...
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While the Morton Arboretum has always been a great place to enjoy the best that nature has to offer in the area, 2022 is a special year for the local institution. There are now several opportunities to explore what the expansive property has to offer while learning more about the Arboretum's 100 year history. "The Morton Arboretum is celebrating their centennial this year, 100 years of existing as an institution, said Morton Arboretum Manager of Adult Learning Programs Megan Dunning....
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Dr. Lisa Konick of Konick & Associates, Erica Koegel and Carrie Hemmer from KLA Schools Naperville, and Sean Gallagher from Busey Bank. SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter:...
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On this episode of NCTV17's Business Connection, host Liz Spencer is joined by Erica Koegel and Carrie Hemmer from KLA Schools Naperville. SUBSCRIBE If you enjoyed this video, Like it and Subscribe to our YouTube Channel! For Naperville area news delivered FREE to your inbox, subscribe to NCTV17 News Update: https://www.nctv17.com/subscribe/ FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NCTV17/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NCTV17 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nctv17/ ABOUT US Naperville...
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“While many Naperville residents go outside to stay active during the summer, one group of kids will find a way to burn off some energy right here inside of Patterson elementary school.” “This particular camp is a dodgeball camp. It's one of our most popular camps, we have over twenty kids this week participating in dodgeball,” said Park District Program director Brock Atwell. “Dodgeball is one of the fun camps where most of the people already know how to play but watching them learn...
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“This is another opportunity to gather Justin’s supporters and Justin’s friends. Ones that loved him and were touched by him all together in one spot where we can all rejoice and think about him, and we try to do this at least two or three times a year,” said Justin’s Wegner’s Dad Ed Wegner. On July 16th at the Seven Bridges Ice Arena, the Jwegstrong foundation hosted a bags tournament to honor Justin Wegner, a 2015 graduate of Naperville Central who lost his battle to cancer in...
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“Today we're down at the Riverwalk in Naperville, trying to raise funds for the Lustgarten Foundation for pancreatic cancer research. So, it's a fundraising walk, lots of families are out here that have been affected by pancreatic cancer. So, we're out here to kind of give people hope and to make a difference today,” said walk co-lead Jen Tedrow. Participants could either walk a 1.5k or a 5k. People of all ages and even some four-legged friends got some steps in for the cause. 12th Annual...
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