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Cost of Living in Illinois

From the bright lights and big cities to the endless waving seas of agricultural fields, Illinois truly has something for everybody — which is probably why more than 12.5 million people live there. That makes it the sixth most populous state in the ...

These Are Our Favorite Snow Blower Brands of 2024

Choosing a snow blower manufactured by one of the best snow blower brands will ensure a high-quality machine. See our favorite brands here.

Voters are examining the disingenuousness of politicians as the election nears

As the election nears with more momentum and anticipation than ever, politicians on all levels—local, state, and federal—are displaying their dishonesty and disingenuousness in attempts to sweep more votes and slander their opponents.

Transforming, Innovating, Growing: 14 Featured Companies Embodying Chicago’s Industrious Spirit

With a long history of iconic businesses, Chicago’s tech scene is continuing to carve new pathways into the future. Here are 14 companies celebrating new products, partnerships and open positions.

Naperville North senior Heidi Mick exceeds expectations. Even hers. ‘A great model for our whole program.’

Mick finished with a flourish, recording five kills and a block over the final 12 points, including the clinching kill. It was a fitting way for the Huskies, who host rival Naperville Central in the Class 4A regional semifinals on Tuesday, to end the regular season.

Girls tennis: York’s Isyanov, LZ’s Boianov among standouts on first day of state tournament

York’s Lizzie Isyanov and Lake Zurich’s Katrine Boianov — were forced to lie dormant for nearly a year before the start of the 2024

Man detained pretrial in animal cruelty case

A Naperville man will be detained pretrial on charges of aggravated cruelty to an animal and endangering the life or health of a child. DuPage County Judge Joshua Dieden made the ruling Wednesday

DNA links serial killer to 45-year-old cold case in Illinois

Forty-five years after 17-year-old Kathy Halle was killed in the Illinois village of North Aurora, police have finally identified her murderer as serial killer Bruce Lindahl.

7 Brew Coffee opens in Chicago suburb, sparking social media buzz

NAPERVILLE, Ill. - A new coffee spot in Naperville is now open and there's a ton of buzz on social media. Located at Ogden and Iroquois, this is the first 7 Brew Coffee in the Chicago area. 7 Brew offers 20,000 different drink options. One customer said ...

Morton Arboretum partners with IIT, Purdue in global rainforest competition

Morton Arboretum has partnered with the Illinois Institute of Technology and Purdue University is competing in XPRIZE Rainforest, an international contest to develop the most promising

Naperville D203 board weighing several new courses that offer college credit

The Naperville District 203 School Board is considering several new high school course offerings for the 2025-26 academic year, many of which would give students early college credit.

Sun Belt Cools as Coastal Markets Drive Single-Family Rental Increases

In general, "expensive coastal metros" had the highest gains, according to CoreLogic. Sun Belt metros have cooled. Some of the latter have seen total "significant increases" over the past four years, including Miami (55%), Orlando (41%), Phoenix (38%), and Tucson (38%).

Biden is 'deeply concerned' about the release of documents on Israel's possible plans

President Joe Biden is "deeply concerned" about the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel's preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran, a White House spokesman said

Local school fosters love for Italian heritage

A Naperville mom is taking a unique approach to teaching others about her heritage. Claudia Di Pancrazio’s lessons have grown so popular, that she’s opening up a second school in Chicago this month.

In ‘The Ghost Who Was Afraid Of Everything,’ Nadia Ahmed’s Viral Drawing Becomes A Children’s Book

The DePaul alumna and Chicago-based illustrator's book follows a ghost with anxiety. Ahmed's art style is often likened to that of two other Chicago artists: Shel Silverstein and Edward Gorey.

Men’s soccer plays scoreless draw with Xavier

There were only two points separating Marquette men’s soccer (6-5-3, 2-2-1 Big East) and Xavier (4-5-5, 1-2-2 Big East) in the Big East midwest division table coming into Saturday. This late in the season where every match and every point could be the decider of a team’s position for playoffs,

Chicago Man Charged with Narcotics Distribution in Naperville Police Operation

Naperville Police arrest Chicago man for allegedly selling narcotics, including cocaine and a heroin/fentanyl mix.

Nathan Czachor is ‘unbelievable’ as unbeaten Naperville Central dominates Sandburg to win new conference title

The Redhawks (8-0, 4-0) led 14-0 when Czachor sacked Sandburg quarterback Anthony Shelton for a 9-yard loss at the Eagles’ 3-yard line. The next play resulted in a bad snap that went out of the back of the end zone for a safety.

Chicago man arrested by Naperville police for possession of suspected illicit drugs following lengthy investigation

On Friday, the Naperville Police Department announced the arrest of a Chicago man who is accused of allegedly selling illicit drugs on the northwest side of the city. The Naperville

Slick City Action Park slides into North Aurora

The business aims to provide “the same feeling as going down a water slide but indoors in a climate-controlled facility that’s year-round.”

Naperville woman charged in crash that killed motorcycle passenger in Aurora

A Naperville woman is facing criminal charges in connection with a crash earlier this year in Aurora that killed a motorcycle passenger. The Kane County state’s attorney’s office has charged

Cleaning Institute chief jumps to CBA

CONSUMER BRANDS TAPS NEW CEO: The Consumer Brands Association has hired Melissa Hockstad — currently president and CEO of the American Cleaning Institute — to be the next head of the trade group.

Naperville Sun columnist Hilary Decent dies at 67: ‘She made the most of living in Naperville’

Decent’s inclination to dive head first into whatever she did brought her to most recent passion project: rallying to bring a burgeoning arts school in Naperville to life. For the past two years, Decent sat on the advisory board of the Illinois ...

Wintrust Community Banks Celebrate Achievements of 35 Chicagoland Latinx Leaders in Third Annual Event During Hispanic Heritage Month

For the third year, 35 Chicagoland Latinx Leaders were honored for their outstanding work in supporting their towns and villages during the third annual Latinx Community Awards on Sept. 23 at Wintrust Financial Corporation in suburban Rosemont.

Find 13 acres of spooktacular entertainment at Naper Settlement’s All Hallows Eve

Magic, monsters, and mythical entertainment will be summoned on the grounds of Naper Settlement during “All Hallows Eve.” New this year, visitors are welcome to wear a costume (no masks or

Barbie truck cruises into Naperville, Deer Park

To mark the 65th anniversary of the debut of Ruth Handler’s iconic Barbie doll, the Barbie Dreamhouse Truck has embarked on a nationwide road trip. To that end, the Barbie Truck Dreamhouse Living

Dining out: Happy hours, Worldwide Wellington Month

Happy hour specials are always a welcome way to help wind down after a long day. It’s also Worldwide Wellington Month, with celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay answering the call. Get happy Several

Chervon North America Names Frank Carroll as New CEO

Chervon North America has appointed Frank Carroll, previously Vice President of Business Development, as the new CEO of Chervon North America, effective January 1, 2025. Carroll succeeds Mike Clancy,

Nov. 5 referendums — from school building projects to backyard chickens and even a roundabout

Voters in several communities on Nov. 5 will be asked to weigh in on various issues that could impact their pocketbooks and other aspects of their lives.

Chicken Salad Chick Signs Five Franchise Agreements to Grow in Midwest

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announces the signing of five separate franchise agreements that will bring new restaurants to the Midwest. The locations in Coralville,

IHSA Week 8 playoff outlook: The 39 unbeaten teams in Illinois high school football

Ahead of Week 8, here are the 29 Illinois high school football teams still undefeated, plus area teams who clinched a spot. Here is the newest IHSA playoff outlook.

Sterling chiropractor honored with state award

Sterling chiropractor Dr. Thomas Jensen was awarded the 2024 Illinois Chiropractic Society Chiropractic Physician of the Year Award on Oct. 4 at the NIU Conference Center in Naperville. Jensen has been practicing chiropractic care in Sterling for 38 years and has served on several community boards and commissions,

District 181 to embark on superintendent search as Garcia sets retirement date

Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 to begin looking for its next superintendent as Hector Garcia sets retirement date.

R Kelly’s daughter Buku accuses him of childhood sex abuse in new doc

R. Kelly’s oldest daughter, Buku Abi, born Joann Kelly, is telling her painful story in the new two-part documentary “Karma: A Daughter’s Journey.”

College Achievers: Libertyville grad Reilly’s on fire

His 122 points topped the 120 set by Mike Domin (Naperville North) at Carthage in 1997. Reilly surpassed the goals total of Niles North’s Bart Pryputniewicz in 1998. Reilly is a three-time first-team pick in the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin ...

FDA gets drugs out faster, but some work only ‘marginally’ better and are more expensive

A program to accelerate drug trials often provides the market with new drugs that are only marginally more effective, but much more expensive.

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