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Naperville has tested positive for West Nile virus in mosquito traps and is urging residents to take precautions such as removing standing water, using repellents, and wearing protective clothing to prevent mosquito bites and reduce the risk of infection, especially around upcoming events like the Last Fling festival.
Five Naperville schools were placed on lockdown as police investigated a shooting near Clow Elementary School, resulting in a 22-year-old man being injured. The lockdown was lifted after a juvenile suspect was taken into custody. Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot and seeing the victim running out of his home, prompting a neighbor to call for help. Students at nearby schools, including Neuqua Valley High School, were affected by the lockdown. Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Naperville police are investigating a non-random shooting that occurred near a home on Leach Drive, prompting lockdowns at six nearby schools and a shelter-in-place advisory for the area. The offenders fled the scene, and anyone with information is urged to contact detectives.
Naperville, a Chicago suburb, has been ranked as the No. 1 "Best City to Live in America" and "Best City to Raise a Family in America" in Niche's 2024 report. The ranking factors included public schools, housing, crime and safety, nightlife, and diversity, with Naperville receiving an "A+" grade overall. Other Midwestern spots and Chicago suburbs also made the list, with Carmel, Indiana, Long Grove, Illinois, and Clarendon Hills, Illinois, among the top rankings. The full report can be found on Niche's website.
Naperville, Illinois has been ranked as the best city to live in America in 2024 by Niche, with factors such as the health of the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, area public schools, and walkability contributing to its high placement. Other Illinois cities in the top 100 include Chicago, Clarendon Hills, Long Grove, Hinsdale, Buffalo Grove, Vernon Hills, Kildeer, Evanston, Northbrook, and Chicago's Loop and West Loop neighborhoods. This is the first time Naperville has been named the best city, with The Woodlands, Texas; Cambridge, Massachusetts; Arlington, Virginia; and Plano, Texas rounding out the top five.
A house in Naperville, Illinois, has gained attention on social media for its impressive Taylor Swift-inspired Christmas lights display. The display features rainbow-colored lights, homemade displays, and giant versions of Swift's album covers representing her different eras. It also includes a tribute to Swift's boyfriend, Travis Kelce, in his Kansas City Chiefs uniform. The house has garnered praise from Swifties and has become a festive attraction in the area.
A car crashed into the downtown Naperville Apple Store in what police are investigating as a robbery attempt. The car was abandoned and no one was at the scene when officers arrived. It is unclear if any merchandise was taken. This is not the first incident at this particular Apple Store, which has been targeted by robberies, thefts, and burglaries in the past.
The Chicago Bears' plans to move their home games to Arlington Heights are no longer a done deal, as the city of Naperville has made a pitch and the franchise is open to other locations, including staying in Chicago. Talks between the Bears and the city of Chicago are likely to take place in the next several days, and Illinois State Rep. Kam Buckner believes Chicago is back in play. The Bears and the Mayor's office have not responded to the news.
The Chicago Bears are seeking "tax certainties" and other concessions before committing to building a new stadium on approximately one-third of the 326 acres that housed Arlington Park. However, taxpayers in the critical "Arlington Triangle" don't want any diminishment in community ambience and services, educational resourcing, or their tax monies diverted to the greater financial good of the Chicago Bears. Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli is conducting "exploratory" conversations with Bears President Kevin Warren, but the Bears could advance their cause if they produced comprehensive studies regarding a new stadium on traffic, infrastructure, and general impact as promised to area officials close to one year ago.
The Chicago Bears are considering building a new NFL stadium in Naperville instead of Arlington Heights, where they recently purchased 326 acres for $197.2 million. The team released a statement saying they are now looking at stadium opportunities other than Arlington Park. Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli sent a letter to team President Kevin Warren introducing the city as a potential location for the stadium. The Bears currently play at Soldier Field in Chicago, which limits their revenue.
Gordon Ramsay's new suburban Chicago restaurant, Ramsay's Kitchen, will open next week in downtown Naperville, offering an all-day dining menu featuring some of the celebrity chef's favorite dishes from his culinary career and travels. The restaurant will have seating for over 160 guests and an open-concept kitchen. The design will pay homage to Naperville's history and Ramsay's British heritage. This is the second Ramsay's Kitchen restaurant to open in the Chicago area, with a third concept, Hell's Kitchen, also in the works.
The US Supreme Court has denied a request from a Naperville gun store owner to block a city ordinance and an Illinois law banning the sale of certain high-powered firearms and high-capacity ammunition magazines. The state law is being challenged in both state and federal court. Wednesday’s high court ruling indicates the ban will remain in effect while those challenges play out.