City News

Structure Fire in the 1800 Block of Syracuse Avenue

Home uninhabitable after May 16 fire causes $300,000 in damage; residents and pets escape safely. 

City of Naperville Fleet Services Division Ranks No. 7 in the NAFA 100 Best Fleets Competition

The City of Naperville’s Department of Public Works Fleet Services Division has been named No.7 in “The 100 Best Fleets in the Americas” ranking by the National Association of Fleet Administrators. 

Naperville Fire Department Invites Community Members to Fire Prevention Presentation on May 22

Residents are invited to a fire prevention presentation at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, to learn the causes of recent structure fires in Naperville and how to best protect their families and property. 

Naperville Welcomes Top Global Leaders Through Americas Competitiveness Exchange Visit

The City of Naperville, through the efforts of the Naperville Development Partnership, was honored to host over 60 participants from the Americas Competitiveness Exchange last week. 

Naperville Police to Participate in Regional Route 59 Traffic Safety Initiative

On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Naperville Police Department will join with numerous police agencies in northern Illinois to conduct a traffic safety initiative along the Route 59 corridor. 

Inauguration of City Council Members Taking Place Sunday, May 4

City Council members Ian Holzhauer, Dr. Benjamin M. White, Mary Gibson and Ashfaq Syed will be inaugurated at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, May 4. 

100 Block Locust Court Structure Fire

April 28 garage fire causes an estimated $100,000 in damage; firefighters rescue pet from home. 

Bulk Brush Collection to Help Residents With Spring Yard Clean-Ups

Naperville's annual 2025 Curbside Bulk Brush Collection program begins the week of May 5. This program allows residents to dispose of large quantities of unbundled tree branches for free.  

Naperville Residents Invited to ‘Chat with the Chief’ on May 1

Join Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres and other members of the Naperville Police Department for an informal meet-and-greet from 9 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 1, at Honey Jam Café, 1504 N. Naper  

Naperville Police Host Traffic Safety Webinar on April 23

Naperville Police are hosting a traffic safety webinar at noon on Wednesday, April 23, to educate citizens about the most common causes of crashes in Naperville and how to make our roadways safer. 

Register Your Teen for Naperville Police Department’s Summer Youth Academy

The Naperville Police Department is now accepting applications for a six-week Youth Academy to be held on Thursday nights from May 29 to July 10 (excluding the week of July 4). 

Three Chicago Women Charged with Stealing from Naperville Nike Store

Three Chicago women were arrested on April 9, 2025 after allegedly stealing items from a retail store in Naperville and fleeing from police. 

Naperville Police Arrest LaGrange Man on Felony Grooming and Sexual Abuse Charges

Naperville Police arrested a Neuqua Valley High School teacher on April 3, 2025, following an investigation into allegations that he was having an inappropriate relationship with a student. 

The Naperville Police Department Recognizes Distracted Driving Awareness Month with a Reminder for Motorists: Put the Phone Away or Pay

The Naperville Police is partnering with more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts in recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month. 

The City Invites Naperville High School Students to Submit Artwork

The City of Naperville invites local teen artists to submit original artwork to wrap six City streetlight controller boxes. Submissions are due April 30, 2025.  

Naperville Police Arrest Two for Attempted Armed Robbery in Naperville

On March 20, Naperville Police arrested two Naperville individuals accused of robbing a Lisle convenience store at knifepoint and attempting to rob a woman at a Naperville bank. 

Chicago Man Accused of Attempting to Disarm Naperville Police Officer

A judge has granted a motion to detain a Chicago man accused of attempting to grab a Naperville Police officer’s gun after leading police on a high-speed chase on March 14, 2025.