Extreme heat in Naperville area
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Naperville area from noon to 9 p.m. today, Sept. 1. The heat index is expected to reach 100 to 110 degrees.
The service warned that extreme temperatures and high humidity could lead to heat illness. Officials advised precautionary actions, including drinking fluids, staying indoors in air conditioning and out of the sun, and checking in on friends and neighbors.
The heat is expected to continue into Wednesday, with a predicted high of 93 degrees and a possible heat index of 104.
Naperville joins Labor Day traffic enforcement campaign
The Naperville Police Department is participating in statewide traffic enforcement campaigns this Labor Day weekend.
See how city and state officials plan to enforce safety over the holiday.
Swing into the 2026 Naperville Jaycees Last Fling festival
The free, annual Naperville Jaycees Last Fling will take place in downtown Naperville from Friday, Sept. 4, to Monday, Sept. 7.
Find out what’s new and what’s returning at the end-of-summer festival this year.
Learning in action at new College of DuPage kinesiology lab
COD’s Physical Education, Fitness and Sports Studies department recently celebrated the opening of a new kinesiology lab.
The equipment is designed to provide kinesiology students with more opportunities to practice their learning hands-on.
Read more about which classes will use the new space.
Neuqua grad Mark Gronowski signs with Miami Dolphins practice squad
Naperville native and 2020 Neuqua Valley graduate Mark Gronowski became the latest area player to join an NFL roster, signing a deal Monday to join the Miami Dolphins practice squad to begin the 2026 season.
Gronowski originally signed as an undrafted free agent with the Dolphins following the NFL Draft in late April after a standout career at South Dakota State and the University of Iowa.
