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Naperville police ask for help finding missing 19-year-old man
Naperville police ask for help finding missing 19-year-old man | NCTV17
Naperville police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 19-year-old Hispanic man, last seen near Lonsdale Ave & Rickert Dr.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Naperville police ask for help finding missing 19-year-old man
Naperville area wrestlers grapple in the challenging Hinsdale Central wrestling sectional
Naperville area wrestlers grapple in the challenging Hinsdale Central wrestling sectional
Paul Peradotti and Tavfik Ibragimov grapple through the challenging Hinsdale Central wrestling sectional to move on to the state series.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Naperville area wrestlers grapple in the challenging Hinsdale Central wrestling sectional
Naperville Central teacher recognized as 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year
Naperville Central teacher recognized as 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year | NCTV17
Naperville Central High School social studies teacher Seth Brady has been recognized as a 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year by the ISBE.
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February 15, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Naperville Central teacher recognized as 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year
Naperville Central teacher recognized as 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year
Naperville Central teacher recognized as 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year | NCTV17
Naperville Central High School social studies teacher Seth Brady has been recognized as a 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year by the ISBE.
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February 15, 2026 at 12:45 AM
Naperville Central teacher recognized as 2026 Regional Teacher of the Year
Metea boys basketball beats Naperville Central on senior night in comeback fashion
Metea boys basketball beats Naperville Central on senior night in comeback fashion
Tre Watkins makes his mark for Metea Valley boys basketball on senior by becoming the new all time leading scorer in a win over Central.
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February 14, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Metea boys basketball beats Naperville Central on senior night in comeback fashion
Obituary: Carol A. Rainford | Bolingbrook, IL Patch
Obituary: Carol A. Rainford
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February 14, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Obituary: Carol A. Rainford | Bolingbrook, IL Patch
Obituary: John H. Vallrugo - Bolingbrook, IL - Patch
Obituary: John H. Vallrugo
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February 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Obituary: John H. Vallrugo - Bolingbrook, IL - Patch
Yard grading,Drainage ,sod and mulch installation specialist - Bolingbrook, IL Patch
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February 14, 2026 at 7:45 PM
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NL VFW "51 Lincoln" Playing in the Bar-Valentines Day SPECIAL!! NO COVER-PUBLIC ...
Local Event: NL VFW "51 Lincoln" Playing in the Bar-Valentines Day SPECIAL!! NO COVER-PUBLIC WELCOME!! 21+
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February 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM
NL VFW "51 Lincoln" Playing in the Bar-Valentines Day SPECIAL!! NO COVER-PUBLIC ...
Naperville bakeries busy with paczki preparations ahead of Fat Tuesday
Naperville bakeries busy with paczki preparations ahead of Fat Tuesday | NCTV17
Naperville bakerie's DeEtta's and Fiene's are busy with Paczki and King Cake preparations ahead of Fat Tuesday.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Naperville bakeries busy with paczki preparations ahead of Fat Tuesday
Over 1,000 balloons delivered for DuPage Valentine’s Day cheer
Over 1,000 balloons delivered for DuPage Valentine’s Day cheer | NCTV17
Residents of the DuPage Care Center received some early Valentine’s Day cheer with a special delivery of heart-shaped balloons.
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February 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Over 1,000 balloons delivered for DuPage Valentine’s Day cheer
Danyella Mporokoso and Arie Garcia rewrite Waubonsie girls basketball record books
Danyella Mporokoso and Arie Garcia rewrite Waubonsie girls basketball record books
Danyella Mporokoso and Arie Garcia continue to leave their record breaking marks at Waubonsie Valley from scoring to assisting.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Danyella Mporokoso and Arie Garcia rewrite Waubonsie girls basketball record books
Naperville Central teacher wins regional teacher of the year award, finalist for top honor
Naperville Central teacher wins regional teacher of the year award, finalist for top honor
Seth Brady, a social studies teacher at Naperville Central High School, is a finalist for the Illinois Teacher of the Year award.
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February 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Naperville Central teacher wins regional teacher of the year award, finalist for top honor
Yard grading,Drainage ,sod and mulch installation specialist - Burr Ridge, IL Patch
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February 14, 2026 at 2:30 AM
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Mar 7 | Heart of Gold Gala | Burr Ridge, IL Patch
Local Event: 💛Heart of Gold Gala💛
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February 14, 2026 at 2:15 AM
Mar 7 | Heart of Gold Gala | Burr Ridge, IL Patch
The Matrix Club closes, forcing groups to find new event spaces
The Matrix Club closes, forcing groups to find new event spaces | NCTV17
The Matrix Club is now closed, following eviction, forcing local groups and organizations to pivot and find new spots to host their events.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:15 AM
The Matrix Club closes, forcing groups to find new event spaces
Explore Haraz Coffee House and its Yemeni roots
Explore Haraz Coffee House and its Yemeni roots | NCTV17
Haraz Coffee House serves terrace-grown organic Yemeni coffee, Adeni tea, specialty matcha drinks, and desserts in a warm, welcoming space.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Explore Haraz Coffee House and its Yemeni roots
Naperville mom buys juice bar that helped her daughter manage diabetes
Naperville mom buys juice bar that helped her daughter manage diabetes | NCTV17
Maria Cortes bought Clean Juice Naperville after the juice bar provided healthy smoothies that fit her daughter's type 1 diabetes diet.
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February 13, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Naperville mom buys juice bar that helped her daughter manage diabetes
The Matrix Club evicted | Police caution about walkouts | Pickleball world record
The Matrix Club evicted | Police caution about walkouts | Pickleball world record | NCTV17
The Matrix Club is evicted; Naperville police caution about possible walkouts; and Pickleball world record set with help of KidsMatter.
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February 13, 2026 at 5:15 PM
The Matrix Club evicted | Police caution about walkouts | Pickleball world record
Things to Do Presidents’ Day Weekend / Feb. 13-16, 2026
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February 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Things to Do Presidents’ Day Weekend / Feb. 13-16, 2026
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 educators earn state Those Who Excel awards
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 educators earn state Those Who Excel awards
Thirteen educators from Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 have been recognized with the 2026 Those Who Excel award.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills Elementary District 181 educators earn state Those Who Excel awards
Indian Prairie school board OKs almost $31 million in renovations at Waubonsie Valley High ...
Indian Prairie school board OKs almost $31 million in renovations at Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora
The district is continuing with significant renovation work this summer as part of its ongoing facilities overhaul.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:15 PM
Indian Prairie school board OKs almost $31 million in renovations at Waubonsie Valley High ...
Naperville police urge caution, lawful conduct ahead of possible school walkouts
Naperville police urge caution, lawful conduct ahead of possible school walkouts | NCTV17
The Naperville Police Department is issuing words of caution in light of rumors of potential school walkouts that may happen tomorrow.
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February 13, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Naperville police urge caution, lawful conduct ahead of possible school walkouts
Paddles up in Naperville for pickleball world record
Paddles up in Naperville for pickleball world record | NCTV17
KidsMatter hosted a world record-breaking Pickleball lesson with the help of Sure Shot and locals in Naperville and surrounding communities.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:30 AM
Paddles up in Naperville for pickleball world record
Six Naperville area teams head to the IHSA state chess meet
Six Naperville area teams head to the IHSA state chess meet | NCTV17
All six Naperville area schools have qualified for the upcoming 2026 IHSA state chess meet, with two winning sectional championships.
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February 12, 2026 at 11:15 PM
Six Naperville area teams head to the IHSA state chess meet