City News

Attorney General Raoul Charges DuPage County Man with Gunrunning, Possessing Machine-Gun Conversion Devices

A multi-agency investigation into the illegal sale of firearms in DuPage and Kane Counties recently resulted in the arrest of a Aurora man on 72 counts relating to gunrunning and other crimes. 

Naperville Police Arrest Aurora Convicted Felon Charged with Possessing Multiple Firearms, Including Machine Gun

Naperville Police arrested an Aurora man on Feb. 24, 2026, for aggravated possession of a stolen vehicle, which led to additional felony charges for illegal possession of multiple firearms & cocaine.  

Firefighters Battle Structure Fire in 1100 Block of Burke Court

Naperville firefighters battled a significant house fire during the overnight hours of Feb. 28 in the northwest area of the city. 

Naperville Residents Invited to ‘Chat with the Chief’ on March 6

Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres invites the community to chat with him and other members of the Naperville Police Department on Friday, March 6. 

Grundy County Man Charged with Armed Robbery with a Firearm following Naperville Police Investigation into November 2025 Incident

A Grundy County man accused of stopping a vehicle in Naperville and robbing one of the vehicle’s occupants at gunpoint last November was arrested by Naperville Police on Feb. 11. 

Naperville Police Arrest Downers Grove Man Charged with Concealing Loaded Gun Under Occupied Child Car Seat

Naperville Police arrested a Downers Grove man for felony aggravated unlawful possession of a weapon and endangering the health or life of a child after a traffic stop Feb. 3. 

Naperville Police Arrest Driver of Stolen Vehicle

On Feb. 2, Naperville Police arrested a 19-year-old Naperville man allegedly in possession of a vehicle that had been reported stolen the previous day.  

North Central College Student Charged with Possession of Loaded Gun on Campus

Structure Fire in 1800 Block of Paxton Drive

Naperville firefighters extinguished a fire at a single-family residence on Paxton Drive, causing over $100,000 in damage and deeming the residence uninhabitable.  

Naperville Police Accepting Applications for Spring Citizen Police Academy

The Naperville Police Department is now accepting applications for a 10-week Citizen Police Academy (CPA) that will run from March 4 through May 6. 

Naperville Police Arrest Two Teens Charged with Sexually Assaulting a Female

Naperville Police arrested two Lisle teens for allegedly sexually assaulting a female acquaintance in the washroom of a Naperville business on Jan. 11. 

Naperville Police Arrest Plainfield Convicted Felon Allegedly in Possession of a Loaded Gun

Naperville Police arrested a 30-year-old Plainfield man on weapons charges during a traffic stop on Jan. 10.  

City Seeking Co-Chairs to Lead 2031 Bicentennial Celebration

The City of Naperville is seeking two volunteer co-chairs to lead its upcoming bicentennial celebration in 2031. 

City of Naperville Launches New and Improved eBill Portal

The City’s new and improved eBill portal is officially live, offering a simpler, more user-friendly way to receive and pay your utility bill online. 

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over This Season

The Naperville Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois in a major traffic safety effort from Dec. 12 through Jan. 5. 

Statement from Naperville City Manager Doug Krieger Regarding City Contractor Fatality at Naperville Train Station

City Manager Doug Krieger offers his condolences and provides information following the death of a City contractor at the Naperville Train Station on Dec. 1, 2025. 

Structure Fire in the 1100 Block of Royal Saint George Drive

No injuries were reported after a Nov. 23 structure fire on Royal Saint George Drive caused over $20,000 in damage and displaced three adults.