05-07-2025
Naperville News Digest: A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter expands animal medical services; DuPage County awards more than $711,000 in grants
A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter's community clinic in Naperville is expanding services to offer appointments for pets with minor illnesses and injuries starting Thursday, July 10.
The services will be in addition to wellness exams, vaccinations and spay and neuter surgeries already provided by the shelter's clinic, a news release said.
Care for minor conditions, such as skin irritations, ear infections, minor wounds and other nonemergency issues will be available by appointment on Thursdays and Fridays, the release said.
Special pricing is available for veterans and people with disabilities or receiving Social Security or Link benefits.
A.D.O.P.T., a private, nonprofit and no-kill animal shelter and veterinary clinic, is located at 420 and 425 Industrial Drive.
The expanded services furthers the clinic's mission to provide accessible, compassionate care for pets and remove barriers to care for pet owners, especially those facing financial challenges, the release said.
For appointments, call 630-355-2299 or go to
The DuPage County Board has awarded grants of up to $30,000 each to 32 small nonprofit organizations, including several serving the Naperville area.
The board's Human Services Committee approved $711,336 in funding through its Small Agency Grant Programs, a county news release said. Eligible agencies had to apply for the money and be a nonprofit organization with an annual revenue of less than $300,000, the release said.
Organizations selected provide programs and services in the areas of economic development, education and mentoring, housing and shelter, behavioral health services, substance use disorder treatment and food assistance.
Some of the local organizations receiving grant funds include: Accelerate Climate Solutions, Chinese American Women in Action, Community Access Naperville Inc., Naperville Neighbors United, Orchestra Parents/Patrons' United Support, O.L.I. Gardens Inc. and Ride Assist Naperville.
Funding for the program came from investment earnings from the American Rescue Plan Act. Funds were distributed equally among the County Board's six districts, the release said.
The Rotary Club of Naperville recently installed Mike Calabrese as its new president and honored several of its members.
Among those recognized were Donna Malone, named Rotarian of the Year; Barry McKeown, recipient of the Rita Harvard Lifetime Achievement Award; and Alma Jones, presented with the Art Davis Leadership Award, a news release said.
Outgoing president Jacque Clermont said the organization distributed more than $550,000 in the last year through scholarships, grants and community giving and welcomed a record number of new members. The club also surpassed its fundraising goals, collecting more than $30,000 in Sergeant-at-Arms donations to support student scholarships.
The club's theme for the upcoming year is 'United for Good,' Calabrese said in the release.
