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Naperville Smart Meter Awareness President, Board Member Arrested
Naperville Smart Meter Awareness president Kim Bendis and board member Jennifer Stahl were arrested Wednesday for interfering during a city smart meter installation on Stahl's home.
Naperville Bank Heist Report Was False Alarm
After receiving a report of a bank heist, Naperville Police Department surrounded a Bank of America branch Wednesday, but found no threat.
Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Edward Hospital and Health Services Announce Merger
Pending state and federal regulatory review, deal could be finalized mid-year.
Man Charged with Arson After Explosive Device Detonated: Police
A Naperville man was arrested Thursday and charged in connection with setting off an explosive device in front of a Naperville home last September, police said.
Police and Fire
Speed, in the Name of Love: Man Pleads Guilty to Driving 111 MPH for Sex
Zachary Pierce Ramirez, 21, of Naperville, pleaded guilty on Thursday to reckless driving, Chicago Tribune reports.
'Highly Intoxicated' Woman Causes Scene at Bar, Kicks Officer: Police
A 22-year-old woman was arrested after allegedly kicking a police officer several times early Wednesday morning.
Car Crashes into Home Near Scott Elementary
A vehicle ran over two mailboxes before driving into the side of a home on Sheffield Road in south Naperville Tuesday afternoon.
Around Town
Mayor Pradel to Present State of the City Address
Naperville Mayor George Pradel will give the annual State of the City address next week at the Chicago Naperville Marriott.
Naperville Marathon Fees Cut After Complaints
Race organizers said they lowered registration fees for the Inaugural Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon, which takes place Nov. 10.
Health Experts, Officials to Hold Forum on Suburban Heroin Epidemic
Experts including DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin will share their knowledge on the growing use of heroin in the suburbs at a Feb. 4 forum in nearby Wheaton.
Warrenville Asks Naperville Schools to Drop Lawsuit Over TIF
A District 203 suit alleges the city of Warrenville, Wheaton Warrenville District 200 and other taxing bodies have been wrong in profitting from the Cantera Development.
Jeanne Ives to Host District Office Open House
State Rep. Jeanne Ives plans open house with Sen. Michael Connelly
State of the Naperville Park District Address Scheduled
Residents are invited to attend the third annual "State of the Park" address on Feb. 9.
Cameras Continue Creeping Into County Courthouses, Kendall the Latest
The DeKalb County and Lake County courthouses have also been cleared for cameras.