City News

Naperville Police Participate in “Speeding Catches Up With You” Enforcement Campaign This July

The Naperville Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to step up traffic safety efforts to reduce speeding throughout the month of July. 

Structure Fire in the 1600 Block of Country Lakes Drive

Four residences uninhabitable after Monday morning cooking fire at apartment complex causes $100,000 in damage. 

Naperville Police Participate in Independence Day Traffic Safety Campaign

Naperville Police are participating in an Independence Day traffic enforcement campaign with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers.  

Naperville Police Investigate Fatal Traffic Crash at Chicago Avenue and Naper Boulevard

Naperville Police are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a sport utility vehicle at the intersection of Chicago Avenue and Naper Boulevard around 9:35 p.m. on June 19. 

Structure Fire in the 1500 Block of West Jefferson Avenue

Naperville Fire Department extinguishes midday balcony fire at apartment complex. 

Court Grants State’s Motion to Deny Pre-Trial Release for Elgin Man Accused of Attempt Murder

An Elgin man is charged with attempted murder following a domestic incident in Naperville on June 17. 

Fourteen-Year-Old Naperville Juvenile Charged with Possession of Loaded Semi-automatic Handgun

Naperville Police arrested a 14-year-old in possession of a loaded semiautomatic handgun at approximately 7:30 p.m. on June 14. 

The City Announces Selected Teen Artwork Submissions

The City of Naperville selected six pieces of artwork submitted by local students that will be used to wrap streetlight controller boxes near Naperville North and Naperville Central high schools. 

Naperville Accepting Applications for 2026 Special Event Permits

Special Event Permit applications for events occurring during the 2026 calendar year will open on Thursday, June 5, and will close on Tuesday, July 8.  

Cook County Convicted Felon Charged with Alleged Illegal Possession of Four Loaded Firearms

Naperville Police arrested a convicted felon from Cook County for illegal possession of multiple firearms on May 24, 2025. 

Naperville Offering Two New Recycling Programs Starting June 2

Naperville launches new food scrap composting & clothing/textile recycling programs on June 2. Residents can drop off items at convenient locations to increase sustainability. 

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.