NILA hosts interfaith solidarity event at Benedictine University
Over 100 people gathered at a solidary event presented by the Naperville Interfaith Leaders Association (NILA) on Sunday afternoon.
The event took place at Benedictine University, where seven different faith leaders and numerous public officials gathered to denounce hate.
The original impetus for the assembly was a recent report of an alleged burning of a copy of the Quran in Naperville. But since then, more eruptions of violence in the Middle East and the brutal murder of a six-year-old Palestinian Muslim boy in Plainfield caused the event to expand to include new incidents.
The group believes gathering together like this is proof that another world is possible.
NCTV17 captured the entire presentation and it will be available on our website later today.
Longtime Naperville family recognized at KidsMatter Empower Gala
KidsMatter presented the Belgio family with the KidsMatter 2023 Champion Award at its annual gala at The Matrix Club on Friday. Read more about the family’s longtime support for the Naperville nonprofit.
Naperville Woman’s Club hosts “Witches Night Out”
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Benet Academy girls tennis wins class 1A state runner-up trophy
Benet Academy girls tennis took home the class 1A state runner-up trophy on Saturday.
The Redwings’ doubles duo of Claire Loptaka and Shane Delaney led the way by winning the doubles state championship over Christina Lee and Jane Carter from Timothy Christian. Teammates Natalie Grover and Katie Jendra earned the 5th place medals. Chicago University won the 1A team championship.
Naperville North juniors Brooke Coffman and Gabby Lee finished in third place in doubles in class 2A.
Naperville Junior Woman’s Club and Safety Town hosts Halloween trick-or-treat event
On Saturday, the Naperville Junior Woman’s Club held its annual trick-or-treat event at Safety Town. Learn more about the event that teaches kids how to safely celebrate Halloween in Naperville.
