Tess Kenny

Tess Kenny is a general assignment reporter for the Naperville Sun. Kenny grew up in California's Bay Area. She attended UC Santa Barbara. When she isn't reporting, Kenny loves to crochet, read and play with her cat.

The Naperville City Council has opted not to award two energy consultant contracts despite staff insisting the help is needed if the city is going to make a decision on the future of its electric supply.

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With a deadline pending on its electricity contract, Naperville council rejects hiring energy consultants

June 11, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

The Naperville City Council has opted not to award two energy consultant contracts despite staff insisting the help is needed if the city is going to make a decision on...

The Exchange Club of Naperville will not host its annual Ribfest this year, according to club President Emy Trotz.

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No Ribfest this year, Exchange Club of Naperville president says

June 11, 2024 at 2:47 p.m.

The Exchange Club of Naperville will not host its annual Ribfest this year, according to club President Emy Trotz.

Naperville's downtown was recently identified as one of the top 150 locations in the country for enjoying the simple pleasure of an outdoor meal by the website DatingAdvice.com.

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New ranking puts Naperville among the top destinations in US for alfresco dining

June 6, 2024 at 3:08 p.m.

Naperville's downtown was recently identified as one of the top 150 locations in the country for enjoying the simple pleasure of an outdoor meal by the website DatingAdvice.com.

Almost three years after an EF3 tornado ripped through Naperville’s Ranchview neighborhood, the city is using lessons learned in its wake to better tackle future relief efforts should disaster strike again.

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Three years after EF3 tornado, Naperville devises new disaster relief program with nonprofit partner

June 6, 2024 at 3:33 p.m.

Almost three years after an EF3 tornado ripped through Naperville’s Ranchview neighborhood, the city is using lessons learned in its wake to better tackle future relief efforts should disaster strike...

After years of sitting on the backburner, long-standing plans to build a new park along Naperville’s riverwalk are being revitalized.

Just as soon as ongoing construction allows for it.

Tuesday morning, design plans for a small park at 430 S. Washington St. in the heart of downtown Naperville, drafted almost a decade ago, were presented to the Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee for review.

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Plans for new NCC/Naperville park along Washington Street/Riverwalk moving forward

June 4, 2024 at 3:14 p.m.

After years of sitting on the backburner, long-standing plans to build a new park along Naperville’s riverwalk are being revitalized. Just as soon as ongoing construction allows for it. Tuesday...

A project that would bring a new, upscale grocery store to east Naperville — and revitalize a long-blighted local shopping center in the process — is headed to the Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission this week for review.

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Plans for Heinen’s Grocery Store in east Naperville goes to city planners Wednesday

June 5, 2024 at 10:42 a.m.

A project that would bring a new, upscale grocery store to east Naperville — and revitalize a long-blighted local shopping center in the process — is headed to the Naperville...

A purple felt blanket for the more balmy evening temps. A teddy bear — for companionship. And then a spritz of greenery for natural comfort.

What more could a newly emerged cicada want?

For the insects lucky enough to appear on the front lawn of Stephanie and Fiona Tarrant’s Naperville home, that’s what awaits them: a bonafide cicada oasis. To welcome the insects’ long-awaited return to the area, the mother and daughter have created a small cicada habitat — you know, for the bugs to take a load off before they enjoy the rest of their weeks-long lifespans.

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Naperville mom and daughter create a fairy oasis for respite-seeking cicadas

May 28, 2024 at 11:15 a.m.

A purple felt blanket for the more balmy evening temps. A teddy bear — for companionship. And then a spritz of greenery for natural comfort. What more could a newly...

NCTV17, the nonprofit community television station that has delivered local news to Naperville residents for nearly four decades, is in urgent need of financial support to stay viable in coming years, Executive Director Liz Spencer said.

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NCTV17 seeks funding support from Naperville as the nonprofit TV station deals with urgent financial crisis

May 27, 2024 at 12:51 p.m.

NCTV17, the nonprofit community television station that has delivered local news to Naperville residents for nearly four decades, is in urgent need of financial support to stay viable in coming...

Efforts by the Lisle Township Board to pressure Supervisor Diane Hewitt to give up her elected position failed earlier this month despite her conviction on a second drunken driving charge and testing positive for THC and amphetamines prior to her sentencing.

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Lisle Township supervisor’s DUI conviction triggers failed no-confidence vote

May 24, 2024 at 10:08 a.m.

Efforts by the Lisle Township Board to pressure Supervisor Diane Hewitt to give up her elected position failed earlier this month despite her conviction on a second drunken driving charge...

Former Naperville North High School student Amara Harris, who successfully fought Naperville in court over a charge that she stole a fellow classmate’s AirPods, has filed suit seeking $20 million in compensatory damages from the city.

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Naperville woman who beat city’s high school theft accusation suing for $20M in damages

May 23, 2024 at 4:53 p.m.

Former Naperville North High School student Amara Harris, who successfully fought Naperville in court over a charge that she stole a fellow classmate’s AirPods, has filed suit seeking $20 million...

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