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Final Plans Approved for Downtown Naperville Water Street Hotel Project
Naperville City Council gave the green light to the final plans of the much-discussed 2.4 acre, multi-use development in downtown Naperville.
Caroline Kennedy Draws Crowd During Naperville Visit
Daughter of late President John F. Kennedy shared her love of poetry with Naperville students and fans Thursday at North Central College.
Drum Roll, Please! Neuqua Valley High School Wins a Grammy
Naperville high school recognized as top school for music education.
Citing 'Rampant' Pot Use, Naperville District 203 Considers Random Drug Testing
Naperville School District 203 officials are mulling the idea of implementing random drug testing for high school athletes.
Readers React: Should Naperville District 203 Start a Random Drug Testing Policy?
After school district officials discussed the issue Monday, Patch reached out to our readers to see what they thought about the idea of implementing random drug tests at high schools.
Police and fire
Felony Lane Gang Striking Naperville Again?
Naperville police believe a gang that specializes in daytime smash-and-grab burglaries has returned to the city.
Criminal Damage, Trespassing at Madison Junior High: Police
Naperville Police are looking for more information regarding damage to a tree at Madison Junior High.
Around town
Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Memorial Announce 'Major Step' Toward Merger
The merger is on track to be completed this summer, according to information released Wednesday.
City Continues to Pave Way for Major Route 59 Improvements, Expansion
Naperville City Council approved about $1.6 million in funds for the city's share of a specific portion of the project Tuesday.
Unemployment Report: Naperville Jobless Rate Increases Slightly
With a growing number of employment openings, more job seekers who stopped searching during the depression are heading back into the market, causing unemployment numbers to rise in Illinois.
Jamba Juice, 7-Eleven, Nail Bar Offering Spring Specials: DuPage Biz Briefs
Through May, Jamba Juice and 7-Eleven have special deals for customers. Nail Bar in Elmhurst is offering specials during the spring and summer.
Country Acts to Take Stage at Naperville 2013 Ribfest
Two country acts have been announced for this summer's annual festival in Naperville.
Naperville's Cordes Breaks Multiple Records at Swim Championships
The Neuqua Valley graduate smashed multiple breaststroke records, including his own, over the weekend at the NCAA men's swimming championships.
Annual Spring Ahead Run to Benefit 360 Youth Services
Registration now open for 14th annual run to benefit Naperville-based organization.
Politics
Senator Mark Kirk Endorses Same-Sex Marriage
Kirk now joins Republican Senator Rob Portman of Ohio as the two lone Republican senators in support of marriage equality.
Quinn Pardons Six Convicted in DuPage
The governor signed 87 orders of pardon and expungement on Friday, freeing and/or granting clemency to six persons convicted in DuPage courts.