Naperville named best city to live in America in three-peat
Naperville has landed the No. 1 spot on Niche’s 2026 ranking of Best Cities to Live in America. This is the third year in a row the city has claimed the top honor from the online rating database.
Find out the three other No. 1 titles Naperville received.
Longtime Naperville civic leader Rosemary Macko Wisnosky recognized for her far-reaching impact
Rosemary Macko Wisnosky, a longtime Naperville resident, was recognized recently for her far-reaching contributions as a civic leader, businesswoman, and volunteer.
Mayor Scott Wehrli issued Wisnosky a proclamation, which came shortly after the completion of her 14-year role as the Honorary Consul of the Slovak Republic.
Read more about the recognition.
District 203 administrator named a ‘trailblazer’
Caitrin Gruchot, director of student services with Naperville School District 203, recently received a Trailblazer Award from the Illinois Alliance of Administrators of Special Education.
The IAASE recognized Gruchot as a special education leader and for the impact she is having on students.
Hoppy Easter brings egg-stra fun to Naperville Safety Town
On Saturday, the Naperville Junior Woman’s Club headed over to Naperville Safety Town for its annual Hoppy Easter event.
Take a look at some of the fun, which was capped off with a photo-op with the Easter Bunny.
Make Plans Monday: your weekly look ahead
It’s Make Plans Monday, with a look ahead at some area events for the coming week. Click the link for more details.
March 23 – DuPage Community Concert Band at Belushi Performance Hall
March 23 to March 30 – VFW Post 3873 2026 Plant Sale, order form online
March 23 to April 22 (or sellout) – Arbor Day Tree Sale by the City of Naperville
March 25 – Crafternoon: Hot Air Balloon Button Art at Naper Blvd. Library
March 25 – From Rain Barrels to Rain Gardens: Helpful Water Conservation Practices at Naperville Municipal Center
March 25 – Stretch and Refresh Outdoor Pilates Night at Block 59
March 25 – Student Ensembles Concert at Belushi Performance Hall
March 26 – IPEF INSPIRE Breakfast at White Eagle Golf Club
March 26 – Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer at Wentz Concert Hall
March 26-29 – “The Grown-Ups” presented by the Department of Theatre
March 27 – Faculty Recital Series – An Evening of Jazz: 100 Years of Vibraphone at Madden Theatre
March 27 – Murder Mystery Dinner – Death of a Gangster at Cantigny Park
March 27 – The Magic School Bus – Lost in the Solar System, at Belushi Performance Hall
March 27 – 25th Annual Fish Fry at Saints Peter & Paul Church
March 27 to April 3 (Fridays) – VFW Fish Fry by the Judd Kendall VFW
March 28 – Incognito Mode Improv at Center Stage Theatre
March 28 – 29 – Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch at Cantigny Park
March 28, 30-31 & April 1-3 – Spring is Here! – Free Nature Discovery Days at Knoch Knolls Nature Center
March 29 – Civic Orchestra of Chicago: Civic Plays Copland 3 at Wentz Concert Hall
March 29 – One Night of Queen at Belushi Performance Hall
March 29 – Vietnam War Veterans Day Program at Naperville Veterans Park
