In a media landscape crowded with conflict, noise, and content designed to provoke, it’s easy to scroll past the stories quietly shaping the place you call home. But local journalism plays a vital role in creating a well-informed, connected, and engaged community—and that’s exactly why NCTV17 exists.
While commentary often overshadows the facts, we remain committed to delivering news that is fact-based, unbiased, and designed to inform—not influence. Our reporting is grounded in journalistic integrity and a deep respect for the diverse perspectives within our town. Where others lean into opinions, we focus on accuracy, context, and community.
We’re not covering national politics or celebrity headlines. We’re covering Naperville.
Our team is in the council chambers when decisions are made, in the community when neighbors step up to make a difference, and in the businesses where entrepreneurs are driving growth and innovation. We recently shared the story of local students committing to careers as future educators—a hopeful step in solving a national teacher shortage. We spotlighted the Rotary Club of Naperville honoring local changemakers who quietly and consistently improve lives. And we covered how two Naperville firefighters invented a nozzle to safely battle electric vehicle fires.
Our newsroom is guided by a clear vision: to be the trusted source of local information that empowers and connects our community. Our mission is to deliver community-centered journalism that reflects diverse voices and fosters civic engagement.
We hold ourselves to high journalistic standards, not only in how we report, but in what we choose to cover. Our focus is on the everyday stories that reveal the heart of Naperville. And we’re committed to keeping those stories free and accessible, because staying informed should never come with a paywall.
So the next time you come across a story from NCTV17, don’t scroll past—pause and remember: local news isn’t just background noise. It’s the thread that quietly stitches our community together.
