Patch Recap: Downtown Hotel Approved, Former Mayor Passes Away, Shots Fired Near School

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Police Investigating Shots Fired in Air Near Madison Junior High Tuesday

Police are searching for more information regarding shots being fired near a Naperville school Tuesday.

City Moves Forward With Downtown Water Street Hotel Development

A major hotel development in the heart of downtown Naperville came one step closer to reality after Tuesday's City Council meeting.

Naperville Weighs In on Water Street Hotel Approval: Readers React

Patch reached out to our readers to see what they thought about City Council's decision to move forward with the downtown Naperville hotel and retail development.

City Approves Route for Naperville Marathon

Route for highly-anticipated Naperville Marathon and Half Marathon will run in an extensive loop throughout central, south and east Naperville.

Former Naperville Mayor Rybicki 'Treasured Individual'

Former Naperville Mayor Chester "Chet" J. Rybicki remembered for Riverwalk and propelling city's growth, passes away at 96.

Funeral Services Announced for Former Naperville Mayor Chester Rybicki

Funeral services have been announced for former Naperville Mayor Chester "Chet" Rybicki who passed away at the age of 96 Wednesday.

Police and Fire

Police Release Identity of Man Killed Thursday by Metra Train

Eric Bennett of Hickory Hills was killed Thursday evening after he was hit by an eastbound Metra train at the Cass Avenue crossing in Westmont.

Alexander R. Georg allegedly tried to kill his mother the same day he was released from psychiatric therapy at Linden Oaks Hospital; he has been diagnosed as schizophrenic.

Around Town

The college hopes to elevate its image and profile after recently completing $500 million in renovation projects to its campus.

Naperville residents take advantage of a late-winter snowfall by heading to the city's most popular sledding hill.

D203 Families Overwhelmingly Prefer All-Day Kindergarten

Less than 5 percent of enrolled students with the full-day or half-day option have chosen the half-day since the district begin its all-day kindergarten registration.

Were Naperville/Lisle Right to Close Schools? Most Readers Agree

Patch reached out to our readers to see what they thought about the decision to close public schools in Naperville and Lisle on Tuesday due to the storm.