Naperville News Archives

The 14th annual Naperville Indoor Bluegrass Music Festival will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m., 1 and 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. Sunday at the Holiday Inn Select, 1801 N. Naper Blvd., Naperville. via Batavia Sun

Marine Sergeant William Chevalier has met his 3-month-old son for the first time after the soldier returned from seven months of service in Iraq. via WAND-TV Decatur

“There's no place for anyone to hide in that area, but that part is still under investigation as to how offenders entered building itself.”

Burglars made off with more than $10,000 in medical and computer equipment in a recent incident at the Universal Open MRI and Diagnostic Center of Naperville, police said Friday. via Daily Herald

“Every time she went to see him, she was all dolled up, all sexied up”

A minister -- who previously said Stacy Peterson confided in him about her husband killing his third wife -- appeared before a grand jury Thursday. via NBC 5

“When you have someone of this stature and have to deal with the Secret Service, it's a little more involved”

First lady Laura Bush and her daughter, Jenna, will visit Naperville in late April to discuss and sign copies of their new children's picture book, "Read All About It!" They're scheduled to appear at 7 p.m. ... via Daily Herald

“They may have wanted it as a pet or planned to sell it”

Two women are charged with misdemeanor retail theft for allegedly swiping a pricey Pomeranian puppy from the Naperville pet store where they have worked. via Chicago Tribune

With all these opportunities for self-employment in the United States, business owners must first be aware of the legalities concerning taxes. via Press Release News From 24-7 Press Re...

Former U.S. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert has been hired as a consultant and strategic adviser for a Naperville-based firm that contributed to some of his congressional campaigns. via State Journal-Register

Naperville police are looking for a man who walked out of the Petland store at 720 N. Route 59 Friday morning with a 2-month-old Pomeranian puppy worth about $1,500. The dog had an identifying microchip ... via Beep!

Former U.S. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert has been hired as a consultant and strategic adviser for a Naperville-based firm that contributed to some of his congressional campaigns. via WQAD-TV Moline

“It's significant that in the letter from (her boyfriend) he stated that she always puts the needs of everyone else in front of herself, which is not consistent with the behavior of an addict.”

A DuPage County judge agreed that convicted embezzler Sonia Velazquez suffered an addiction. via Beep!

“The typical client is not someone one would see as a typical welfare person”

Jewel-Osco employees stood by and watched as a short man in a fleece and jogging shoes flung stacks of Freschetta brand pizzas into a cart Thursday morning. via Naperville Sun

“Would it make a difference if you and I could make a lot of money if Mercy got its CON?'”

An admitted fixer turned government witness testified Thursday that he got political fundraiser Antoin ``Tony'' Rezko to do an about face and back an $81 million hospital construction project by dangling a $1.5 ... via WBBM-AM Chicago

“They (CN Railroad) are coming to our town and they don't know what we are about, and they don't care”

Although the village of Wayne is a relatively small town, it is getting ready to make some big noise about the proposed buyout of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern rail line by the Canadian National Railroad. via Daily Herald

“I don't believe the properties beyond what we've drawn here will be benefited by parking facilities that will be constructed”

People dining out in downtown Naperville may soon have to pay a little extra. File photos Patrons at Naperville restaurants soon may be paying 1.5% more in tax. via Beep!

“BBB-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. The affirmation of the 'BBB-”

Fitch affirms the rating on approximately $22.05 million Illinois Finance Authority revenue refunding bonds series 2006 at 'BBB-'. The Rating Outlook is Stable. via Earth Times

“He said, 'I want to say to (his victims), 'I'm to blame. You're not at fault.''”

The clinical psychologist has interviewed hundreds of sexual offenders, but Fred Lenczycki's remorseful response when asked about the harm he caused rang true to the skeptical professional. via Daily Herald

In their interview, the Rev. Fred Lenczycki told a clinical psychologist that he knew fondling boys was wrong, but that he couldn't help himself. via Beep!

Traffic was being rerouted Monday afternoon on one of major west suburban street following a natural gas line break. via cbs2chicago.com

Bad news was in the cards for the owners of a tarot card reading business who found themselves in jail Monday charged with theft, forgery and possession of fake IDs. via Chicago Sun-Times

“Now, this is my life. To do anything well, it really has to be all-consuming. I'm not interested in being just another bagpipe maker. I'm interested in leaving a legacy behind as one of the best bagpipe makers ever.”

Naperville man has been creating instruments for 13 years. By STEVEN ROSS JOHNSON The Associated Press NAPERVILLE, Ill. via Hawk Eye

“What I like about it is that winter is over and spring is here, and everyone's out celebrating St. Patrick's Day”

Mike Reilly received a proclamation at his 60th birthday party last August. Nancy Quigley, owner of Quigley's Irish Pub in downtown Naperville, dubbed his family "Irish Clan of the Year" on behalf of the West ... via Naperville Sun

“The defendant clearly made a conscious decision to become a thief. This isn't an impulsive offense. It's well planned. It's a federally insured bank so the victims really are the taxpayers of the United States of America.”

A Naperville man was sentenced today to four years in prison for stealing nearly $275,000 from his employer to feed a self-professed gambling addiction. via Daily Herald

The trial of Brian Dugan in the 1983 abduction, rape and slaying of 10-year-old Jeanine Nicarico of Naperville will begin on Jan. via Chicago Tribune

Three previous efforts led to more than 1,000 traffic tickets being issued to careless and reckless motorists in the DuPage County area. via Naperville Sun

“We got some funny stuff. We have Ernie from Sesame Street. He's got some sort of floatation device. It must have helped him get here.”

To some children, it's a toy-let . In this season of spring cleaning, hundreds of toys travel down the toilet tubes daily nationwide. via Beep!

Main Street will be closed for part of the day starting today through the end of the week for storm sewer sanitary work related to the Van Buren Deck expansion project. via Naperville Sun

“The thought is to hire a lobbyist to work with the Justice Department and federal transportation authorities to help get resources to address the problems create by the at-grade crossings”

As DuPage County officials anticipate more traffic congestion after the likely sale of the EJ&E railroad, they hope some federal dollars can at least soften the blow. via Courier-News

Q: Why would a catalog use a new botanic name for 'Autumn Joy' sedum? -- Jacki Davidoff, Evanston A: A new genus was created after genetic analysis at the University of Tokyo revealed ... via Chicago Tribune

“Pam LaFeber is a dedicated professional who will perform her duties well”

Pam LaFeber was sworn in this week as records management team leader/city clerk during a brief ceremony at the Naperville City Council meeting. via Naperville Sun

The last member of a trio that burglarized a Methodist church in Wheaton will serve 6 months in the DuPage County Jail, authorities said Wednesday. via Chicago Tribune

“They were interested in how women experience various milestones or events that influence who they are”

Three North Central College senior art students will display their sculptures in an exhibit titled "Silhouettes: A Study of Women" from Wednesday through April 2. The free show will be presented daily in the ... via Naperville Sun

A Naperville man has been sentenced to three years in prison for his crimes involving children in two different counties. via Naperville Sun

The McCarty/Owen Parent Teacher Association Children's Resale is from 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Owen Elementary School, 1560 Westglen Drive in Naperville. via Naperville Sun