Week in Review: New Police Chief, Fatal Diehl Road Crash, Children's Museum Raises $233,000

Featured

Donna Swanson, a social worker at the Naperville Police Department, is the founder of The Simple Gifts Foundation, which helps families in need and provides programs for children with special needs and their families.

Jefferson Junior High School students and faculty start project to ship used soccer equipment halfway around the world.

The DuPage Children's Museum's Champions for Children Benefit Ball was held on April 14 at the Hotel Arista at CityGate Centre and 300 people attended the event.

Around Town

Teacher appreciation week is May 7-11. In honor of the week, we are seeking nominations for the most appreciated teacher in Naperville.

Naper Settlement Century Memorial Chapel had a unique and uncertain journey in Naperville's history book.

Police and Fire

Police are seeking information on another vehicle spotted in the area at the time of the accident.

Bob Marshall has 27 years of law enforcement experience and is replacing Police Chief David Dial, who retires later this month.

The DuPage County State's Attorney's Office said Inam Rahim, 58, of the 1700 block of Conan Doyle Road, was charged with a Class 1 Felony for stealing from his employer, the Islamic Foundation of Villa Park.

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office confirmed 23-month-old Jada Akyela, of Oswego, died Sunday night.

Business

Steve Cin and his partners purchased the entire strip mall; Public Brewing Company could be open by late summer/early fall.