Neuqua Valley teacher pleads not guilty to sexual abuse as alleged texts emerge
The Neuqua Valley High School teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student entered a plea of not guilty on Thursday during a Will County Court hearing, as more details about the alleged text exchanges between the two emerged.
Find out what was said in the alleged messages between William Schaub and the student.
Naperville police chief responds to ‘more rampant’ gun-related arrests
In his 24th year with the Naperville Police Department, Chief Jason Arres says gun-related arrests in the city are becoming “more rampant” and something like he’s never seen prior to the past five years.
One area that has seen multiple arrests is the parking lot at Topgolf on Odyssey Court, with 25 gun-related arrests from August 2023 to October 2024 and nine so far this year alone.
Find out what Chief Arres said about the trend.
Bill Novack to retire as Naperville’s Director of TED
Bill Novack will step down from his role as Naperville’s Director of Transportation, Engineering, and Development as he prepares to retire on May 2.
His retirement marks the end of an engineering career with more than 30 years of service to the Naperville community.
Learn more about Novack’s impact on Naperville.
Naperville Park Board to vote on Max’s Mission tribute murals at Centennial Park
An agreement between a local nonprofit and the Naperville Park District for the installation of murals will soon be presented to the park board for action.
Last fall, Max’s Mission, an organization that provides support for suicide loss survivors, proposed the mural installations at the Rothermel Family Skate Facility at Centennial Park, and a fundraising appeal got underway
Find out the latest on the proposal.
Anderson’s Bookshop celebrates Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday
Tomorrow, April 26, marks Independent Bookstore Day, an event held on the last Saturday of April every year to celebrate and recognize local independent bookstores.
Downtown Naperville’s Anderson’s Bookshop, located at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., is joining the celebration with raffles, exclusive swag, and free gifts, available while supplies last.
This year, the event holds special meaning to Anderson’s, as it celebrates its 150th anniversary of bookselling in Naperville.
