Chicago teacher released from ICE detention a week after arrest at day care center
Diana Santillana Galeano, a day care teacher arrested by ICE in Chicago, has been released from custody. Her legal team will continue to pursue her immigration claims to stay in the US.
District Council Members Want Oversight Hearing On Chicago Police Interactions With Feds
CHICAGO — Members of the city’s police district councils are calling for a public hearing into how Chicago police officers have interacted with federal agents during the government’s local immigration enforcement blitz. Nearly three dozen members of the local police district watchdog boards on Thursday signed a...
Illinois SNAP Recipients Will Receive Remaining Benefit Payments Starting Friday
As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history comes to a close, SNAP recipients in Illinois will start to receive remaining benefit payments starting Friday, with all recipients. receiving their full benefits for November within a week, according to the state officials Thursday. The Illinois Department of Human...
City of Naperville Announces New Director of Public Works
The Naperville Department of Public Works is located along Fort Hill Drive at Jefferson Avenue. (PN File Photo) City of Naperville Report The City of Naperville is pleased to announce that Daniel Randolph has been hired as Naperville’s next Director of Public Works. Randolph was selected from a pool of highly...
An Illinois Christmas Train Ride In Aurora!
Blackberry Farm in Aurora, Illinois, is one of those places where living history and family fun blend so seamlessly that it’s hard to tell where the museum ends and the amusement park begins. Set on 54 scenic acres around Lake Gregory, the park is operated by the Fox Valley Park District and has grown from a modest...
Naperville Park District outlines $55.2M budget, possible fee boosts
After months of deliberation and analysis, Naperville Park District officials have unveiled a proposed $55.2 million budget for the upcoming 2026 fiscal year that includes an anticipated 5% 2025 tax levy increase, as well as higher fees for select programs. Executive director says ‘a lot of work goes into this’...
Naperville innovators turn inspiration into invention
Naperville has always been a place where innovation meets community. Danny Puknaitis and Allen Xu are great examples of that. During NCTV17’s “The Morning Show,” the two shared their inspirations behind their inventions, both previously featured on Naperville News 17, and how they continue to help make a difference.
Illinois grandma wins $3 million after switching scratch-off tickets
Gut feeling pays off: ‘Happy Grandma’ wins $3M Illinois Lottery Super Bonus at a Villa Park BP and plans to help her son and treat the grandkids.
Man hit, killed by vehicle while crossing street in Park Ridge, police say
PARK RIDGE - A man died Friday morning after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in suburban Park Ridge, authorities said. Park Ridge police said the crash happened about 10:09 a.m. at the intersection of Dempster Street and Potter Road. A 55-year-old man was hit by...
Recurring Late-Night Power Outages: A Neighborhood Mystery
Residents in the vicinity of 95th and Book have reported recurring late-night power outages. The incidents, which have occurred twice within the past month, typically involve a brief power cut that resets electronic devices such as microwaves and ranges. The power outages seem to be localized, affecting only certain...

















