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Mckenzie burns, 14, of Naperville, right, walks down Washington St. downtown Naperville with Kristin Acciavatti, 15, of Wheaton, center, and Callie Zimmerman, 14, of Glen Ellyn, during Monday's snow storm. | File Photo

Raising the bar: City officials still looking to make downtown safer

February 07, 2014 10:59 a.m. | Susan Frick Carlman | scarlman@stmedianetwork.com

Things To Do

Naperville Valentine's Day Guide — Totally Unqualified

February 07, 2014 4:40 p.m. | Joe Ruppel | Wrapports News Service

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What are the leading causes for elderly patients to visit the ER?

January 22, 2014 3:29 p.m. | Caroline Rideout | Local Media Solutions

<p>Jason Brown competes during the men's free skate at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships Sunday, Jan. 12, 2014 in Boston.  |  AP Photo/Steven Senne</p>

Jason Brown replacing Abbott in team figure skating competition

February 08, 2014 5:42 p.m. | Barry Wilner | AP Sports Writer | @wilner88

<p>This Sept. 4, 2013 photo shows the screen of a charge point for a new electric rental car in Orlando, Fla. On Thursday, Sept. 5, Orlando will be home to a first-of-its-kind electric rental car initiative where hotel partners will valet park the electric rental for free and charge it for you. Orlando already has more than 300 stations in the area. (AP Photo/John Raoux)</p>

Government

Council plugs in to user-funded electric car outlets

February 06, 2014 4:32 p.m. | Susan Frick Carlman | scarlman@stmedianetwork.com

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Are you managing your diabetes effectively?

January 17, 2014 5:21 p.m. | Anne Thompson | Local Media Solutions

Bruce Rauner answers questions regarding manufacturing in Illinois during the Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Debate at the Marriott hotel in Naperville, February 4, 2014. | Jessica Koscielniak~Sun-Times

Government

Bridging the gap: Governor candidates debate in Naperville

February 05, 2014 9:52 a.m. | Natasha Korecki | nkorecki@suntimes.com

<p>An old electric meter is compared to the new <a id="firsthit" name="firsthit"></a>Smart Grid meter which will be placed at homes around Naperville.  |  Photo courtesy of city of Naperville.  </p>

News

Naperville files suit against smart grid vendor

February 03, 2014 5:41 p.m. | Susan Frick Carlman | scarlman@stmedianetwork.com

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Is metal roofing right for your home?

January 29, 2014 12:12 p.m. | Caroline Rideout | Local Media Solutions

Naperville resident Don Lighthall sampled Judson Todd Allen's hot sauce at Jan. 27's celebration at the 95th Street location of the Naperville Public Library. The hot sauce was among several healthy snack options at the event. | Judy Buchenot~For Sun-Times Media

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Library initiative overwhelming success

February 05, 2014 10:38 a.m. | Judy Buchenot | For Sun-Times Media

<p>Gregory F. Accardi, 11/02/52, 434 Plaza Place, Aurora, was charged with Unlawful Production of Cannabis Sativa Plants and Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with the Intent to Deliver. Both charges are Class 1 Felonies. Accardi was additionally charged with Resisting Arrest, which is a Class A Misdemeanor.</p>

Crime

Ex-con goes AWOL in felony narcotics case

An ex-convict from Aurora is being sought by authorities, after failing to appear in court in connection with a felony marijuana-growing case.

February 07, 2014 7:02 p.m. | Bill Bird | wbird@stmedianetwork.com

<p>Emery Lehman of the U.S. competes in the men's 5,000-meter speedskating race at the Adler Arena Skating Center during the 2014 Winter Olympics, Saturday, Feb. 8, 2014, in Sochi, Russia. |  AP Photo/Patrick Semansky</p>

Speedskating: Emery Lehman places 16th in Olympic debut

SOCHI, Russia (AP) — Sven Kramer leaped on the top step of the medal stand, unleashed a scream for the Dutch fans and defiantly pointed both index fingers.

February 08, 2014 5:43 p.m. | Paul Newberry | AP National Writer | @pnewberry1963

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Selecting the right type of care for your elderly loved one

When your elderly loved one is in need of care, it is important to select the right form of assistance. To ensure that your loved one has the best ...

January 22, 2014 3:54 p.m. | Caroline Rideout | Local Media Solutions

at the Naperville Loaves and Fishes pantry on Wednesday, March 27, 2013. | Brian Powers~Sun-Times Media

News

The Need to Feed: Naperville food pantry worried about cuts in farm bill

The nearly $1 trillion farm bill now making its way to President Barack Obama’s desk is being lauded by many as a hopeful sign for the maligned and frequently deadlocked U.S....

February 07, 2014 4:22 p.m. | Susan Frick Carlman | scarlman@stmedianetwork.com

Crime

Ex-staffer charged in Monarch Landing burglary case

A man with theft and drunken-driving convictions on his record has been arrested and charged with committing one of 10 burglaries that occurred last year at an upscale...

February 07, 2014 9:56 a.m. | Bill Bird | wbird@stmedianetwork.com