Body found Saturday at Burlington Park Forest Preserve
Authorities are investigating after a body was found Saturday afternoon at Burlington Park Forest Preserve in Naperville.
Learn more about the incident.
Naperville Central graduate Payton Thorne signs rookie free agent deal with the Cincinnati Bengals
After not being selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, quarterback Payton Thorne signed an undrafted free agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals. The 2019 Naperville Central graduate spent five seasons as a starting QB, three at Michigan State before transferring to Auburn his final two seasons.
Thorne’s former Naperville Central and Michigan State teammate Cade McDonald signed a rookie camp invite with both the Baltimore Ravens and the Las Vegas Raiders. After starting his career as a walk-on wide receiver at Michigan State, McDonald spent his final two seasons at Miami of Ohio.
Learn more about both of their deals.
Molly’s Cupcakes in downtown Naperville closes
Molly’s Cupcakes in downtown Naperville has closed after six years in business.
Sunday was the final day of operations for the shop at 30 W. Jefferson. The business announced in a Facebook post that the last day “was truly bittersweet.” Though no reason was given for the closure, the owners did note “this isn’t a case of a greedy landlord jacking up the rent (that’s us…).”
They said they’ve chosen a new business to take over the spot. Though they didn’t release the name, they did tease that they’d found “a local chef and restaurateur whose love for her culture and community will bring something special and personal to downtown Naperville.”
Plans for nearly $1 million in renovations at Nichols Library
The Naperville Public Library is looking to approve nearly $1 million in renovations at Nichols Library for this fall.
Representatives from Williams Architects and SMC Construction Services presented the planned work to the Naperville Public Library Board of Trustees at its April 16 meeting.
Find out what renovations are being planned.
Make Plans Monday: your weekly look ahead
It’s Make Plans Monday! Here’s a look at some area events for the coming week. Click the link for more details.
April 29 – Remembrance Mass for Pope Francis at St. Thomas the Apostle
April 29 – May 1 – Beauty and the Beast presented by Alphabet Soup Productions at Pfeiffer Hall
May 1 – Naperville Cemetery Walking Tour planned by Naper Settlement
May 1 – Sensory Cocktail Experience: Garden to Glass at Cantigny
May 1 – Chat with the Chief held by Naperville Police Department
May 1 – Riverwalk Viewing of Night Sky by Naperville Astronomical Association
May 1, 2, and 4 – Weed Ladies Spring Sale at Naper Settlement
May 2 – Saddle Shoe Sisters Stroll down Memory Lane at Nichols Library
May 3 – Naperville Food Truck Festival at Naper Settlement
May 3 – Annual Asian Heritage Fest 2025 at Mall of India
May 3 – Spring Wildflower Walk by Naperville Park District
May 3 – Jim Gill Live! – Children’s concert at the Gardner School of Naperville South
May 4 – Tails on the Trails at Morton Arboretum
May 4 and May 11 – Open Hands presented by Young Naperville Singers
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