Community Corner
Naperville Recap: Hotel Incentive Approved; Route 59 Improvements; OfficeMax Merger Update
Taking a glance at the top Naperville news headlines of the week.
Top Stories
City Council Approves $7.5 Million Incentive for Hotel, Conference Center
A full rebate of the hotel tax and a 75 percent rebate of the retail sales tax in the hotel's conference center is included within the incentive.
False Alarm Triggers Brief Evacuation at DuPage Children's Museum
Naperville Fire Department said a fire alarm was pulled Friday at the DuPage Children's Museum in Naperville.
What's Being Built on 75th Street Near XSport?
Wondering what all the construction buzz is about on 75th Street near Beebe Drive? Patch has the answer.
Illinois to Spend $50.2 Million for Route 59 Improvements
The project will widen the heavily-traveled corridor to three lanes in both directions.
Police and Fire
Naperville Police Arrest 16 During DUI Crackdown
The Naperville Police Department also issued 90 citations while conducting the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over/Click It or Ticket campaign.
No Injuries in Naperville House Fire on Main Street
Naperville firefighters battled house fire late Sunday night.
Around Town
White Sox Pitcher Hector Santiago Visits Dean's Dugout
Chicago White Sox pitcher stopped by Naperville sports collector's shop Thursday for autographs and pictures.
Portion of West Branch Trail in Naperville to Close
A section of the West Branch Regional Trail near Ogden Avenue in Naperville will be closed for maintenance for two weeks.
Naperville Tennis Courts to Get Renovation
The renovation is scheduled to be completed by Aug. 31, in time for the fall tennis season.
Construction to Close Main Street in Downtown Naperville
City crews expected to begin duct bank installation work next week.
D204 Superintendent Birkett Announces 2014 Retirement
Birkett spent her entire career, more than 35 years, with District 204 and served as the district's superintendent since 2009.
June Home Sales: Naperville Sees Growth in Price, Sales
Year-over-year, Naperville experienced growth in the number of homes sold and median sales price, according to the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors.
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