Kevin Schmit
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Edward-Elmhurst Health officials decide to close Naperville fitness center, upsetting residents
Residents are fuming after Edward-Elmhurst Health officials made the unexpected decision to close the Naperville facility's fitness center. → Read More
'He loves it': Couple starts Naperville pet food business with dog's approval
Inspired by the dietary cravings of their dog, Augie, Jaclynn and Evan Berna opened a Pet Wants franchise in Naperville to provide health-conscious food options for pet owners. → Read More
West Chicago approves second waste transfer station
After more than two years of contentious debate in the community, the West Chicago City Council on Tuesday approved plans for a second waste transfer station in the city. → Read More
Naperville North science team advances to national competition
Naperville North High School's science team won a regional competition and earned an all-expense-paid trip to the National Science Bowl finals in Washington D.C. → Read More
Naperville mayoral candidates are prioritizing public safety, but in different ways
Naperville mayoral candidates Scott Wehrli and Benny White have differing views on a shared priority if elected: public safety. → Read More
Naperville City Council to vote on 1% sales tax for Heritage Square redevelopment
A divided Naperville City Council voted to prepare ordinances creating a business district and approving a 1% sales tax to help finance redevelopment of the Heritage Square Shopping Center. → Read More
Naperville free to enforce gun sale ban after ruling, city attorney says
According to the city attorney, the Naperville Police Department is free to enforce a city ordinance banning the sale of certain high-powered rifles after a federal judge last week rejected a request for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction. → Read More
Federal judge denies injunction on Naperville gun sale ban
A federal judge has denied a request by a Naperville gun shop owner for a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction on city and state laws banning the sale of certain high-powered weapons. → Read More
'Something dynamic': Developer details plans for Naperville's Block 59 project
While awaiting the fate of a requested tax incentive, the owner of the Heritage Square shopping center in Naperville detailed redevelopment plans to create a restaurant and entertainment district at the location. → Read More
District 204 mental health program well underway thanks to $1 million in grants
Bolstered by $1 million in grant money, the Indian Prairie Cares mental health program is well underway in Indian Prairie Unit District 204. → Read More
Construction begins on new rowhomes in Warrenville
Lexington Homes began construction on the next phase of its Lexington Trace residential project in Warrenville. → Read More
Teachers in Carpentersville, Naperville, Ingleside named Golden Apple Award state finalists
Three area teachers have been named state finalists for the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching. → Read More
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers planning Naperville location
Plans are underway to bring a new Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers to High Grove Plaza on the east side of Route 59 in Naperville. → Read More
'A real miracle': Survivors of cardiac arrest, first responders honored at Naperville Fire Department banquet
Survivors of cardiac arrest and the first responders who helped save them were honored at the Naperville Fire Department's Survivors Banquet. → Read More
Armed suspect sought after Naperville bank robbery
An armed suspect robbed a Naperville bank Friday and fled in a vehicle. → Read More
'Historic night for Naperville': City council poised to pass Affordable Housing Incentive Plan
After years of attempts to formulate an acceptable plan, the Naperville City Council is poised to pass an ordinance granting incentives for developers to build affordable housing in the city. → Read More
Naperville police chief added to lawsuit to prevent enforcement of city, state gun sale bans
Naperville gun shop owner Robert Bevis has amended a federal lawsuit challenging the city's gun sale ban to include Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres in an attempt to prevent him from enforcing the city law and a new state law. → Read More
‘Hopefully this is it’: St. Charles mayor confident in anticipated Charlestowne Mall proposal
St. Charles Mayor Lora Vitek is cautiously optimistic a new development plan may be approved. → Read More
'Hopefully this is it': St. Charles mayor confident in anticipated Charlestowne Mall proposal
After years of inactivity at Charlestowne Mall, there's hope for progress at the eastern gateway to St. Charles. → Read More
With hearings concluded, West Chicago waste transfer station debate headed to city council
Hearings concluded Thursday for a proposed West Chicago waste transfer station, placing the debate in the hands of the city council. → Read More