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Chicago Tribune
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Naperville News Digest: Woman's Club announces Young Adult Art Contest winners; Naperville police conducting traffic safety webinar
Woman's Club announces Young Adult Art Contest winners The Naperville Woman's Club has announced the winning Young Adult Art Contest entries done by high school artists living in the Naperville School District 203 and Indian Prairie School District 204 areas. Students took part in the club's annual contest by submitting two-dimensional and three-dimensional entries in a variety of mediums. Artwork included pencil, pen and ink, collage, mixed media, paint and pastel, computer design, photography, sculpture, pottery and jewelry, a news release said. Their work was judged on concept, creativity, composition, originality, emotional impact, presentation and execution. Cash awards were given to all winners, who include: Best of Show: Lillian Dillon, a student at Neuqua Valley High School. Paintings and Drawings: Anusha Konjeti, Metea Valley High School, 1st place; Rachel Li, Metea Valley, 2nd place; and Addison Frank, Waubonsie Valley High School, received 3rd place. Digital Art and Photography: Mia Rowe, Naperville North High School, 1st place; Elizabeth Story, Naperville Central High School, 2nd place; and Giuliana Lopez Castro, Naperville Central, 3rd place. Sculpture and Jewelry: Fiona Sutherland, Naperville Central, 1st place; Shealon Dwyer, Naperville Central, 2nd place; and Sydney Ewald, Naperville Central, 3rd place. Ally Piepho Tribute Award: McKenna Bundle, Neuqua Valley High School. The club also awarded honorable mentions to 20 students among all categories. Naperville police conducting traffic safety webinar Wednesday In the wake of 3,200 crashes in Naperville last year, eight of which were fatal, the Naperville Police Department will hold a webinar on traffic safety at noon Wednesday, April 23. Information will be presented on the frequency and locations of crashes in Naperville, the most common crash causes, how roadways are evaluated, and ways the city tries to reduce the frequency and severity of crashes, a news release said. The webinar is free and open to the public. No registration is required. To view the webinar, go to A recording will be made available on Naperville's website for those who cannot watch live. Rep. Foster hosting military academy information session A military academy nomination information session will be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Nichols Public Library, 200 W. Jefferson Ave., in Naperville, hosted by U.S. Rep Bill Foster, D-Naperville. The session will help students and their parents familiarize themselves with the application and nomination process to the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Foster's office said in a news release. Participants will be given an overview of the admissions process, and academy representatives will be on hand to answer questions. Foster can nominate a limited number of district residents interested in four of the five service academies. It is not necessary to seek a nomination to the Coast Guard Academy, Foster's website said. For information on the nomination process, go to Forest preserve, park districts urging responsible trail use The forest preserve districts of DuPage, Kane and Will counties, McHenry County Conservation District and the Fox Valley and Naperville park districts are teaming up to promote responsible trail use. The initiative is taking place in May, which is National Bike Month, a news release from the DuPage County forest preserve district said. Trail safety, rider etiquette and understanding electric bicycle classifications and regulations are among the topics being addressed in the campaign. Participating agencies will distribute pocket-sized handouts with trail safety guidelines and e-bike regulations, the news release said. The campaign will also include social media posts and trail-side signs. Participating agencies are working to align their ordinances to improve consistency, the release said. Under current forest preserve and park district regulations, only Class 1 and Class 2 e-bikes are allowed on trails. Class 3 bikes, which have a motor that can travel up to 28 mph, are not permitted. All e-bikes must have a label that indicates the bike's class and top assisted speed, the release said.
Chicago Tribune
09-04-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Naperville News Digest: Trailblazer challenge offers prizes for nature-themed missions; Naperville residents named Presidential Scholar candidates
Trailblazer challenge offers prizes for nature-themed missions The Forest Preserve District of Will County is challenging residents to take part in the Be a Trailblazer spring session, which will give away more than $10,000 worth of prizes. Starting this week and continuing through Saturday, May 24, the competition begins by downloading the free Goosechase app and entering the code PQNL75, a news release said. Points are awarded for completing nature-themed missions, and a leaderboard will show who is in the top spots. However, prizes will not be based on points, the release said. Each mission completed will count as an entry in weekly giveaways for themed T-shirts. Prizes also will be connected to specific missions, earning everyone who successfully completes that mission entry into a random drawing. Sponsored by the Nature Foundation of Will County, prizes include kayaks, sleds, Fitbits, Yeti coolers, tent and sleeping bag packs, fishing equipment, hiking poles, picnic packs and more, the district said. There is no limit on the number of prizes that can be won. Naperville residents named Presidential Scholar candidates Numerous Naperville students from several high schools have been named candidates for the 2025 Presidential Scholars program, which honors distinguished graduating high school seniors. The U.S. Presidential Scholars program, established in 1964 to recognize the nation's top seniors, selects about 4,000 general program candidates mostly based on test scores, a news release said. About 650 students will go on to be named semifinalists and, from there, about 160 students will be selected as Presidential Scholars. The Naperville candidates are: Waubonsie Valley High School (Naperville residents): Mannsha Assudani, Sajiv Harikrishnan, Anjali S. Madheswaran, Sanvi Maganti, Rida Majeed, Shruthi Muthiah, Vikram J. Narasimhan, Wing Y. Ng, Prakrti Senthil and Akshath Sivachidhambara. Neuqua Valley High School: Neel Chawla, Aditya Rakshit, Andrew Z. Wan, Andy W. Yu and Alexander Zhao. Naperville North High School: Chloe S. Chen, Jai Gupta, Aanika M. Parekh, Anderson Peng, Sophia R. Xi and Cathy Yang. Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (Naperville residents): Shrikar Dulam and Kumara Venkata Sadkr Malladi. Isaac Chang, of Naperville, also made the list. Applications due Tuesday for KidsMatter SpringBoard Summer Series Teens 16 and older who want to participate in KidsMatter's SpringBoard Summer Series must apply by Tuesday, April 15. The free program allows high school students to explore various professions, completing classwork and having field experiences in a variety of career sectors, a news release said. Now in its third year, the series has expanded to include a new Physical and Life Sciences program at Fermilab in Batavia. Other programs include Survey of Healthcare Careers, Pharmacy Technician Prep Course and Construction Management and Trades, the release said. All costs are covered, including books and fees. Students should indicate on their applications if transportation assistance is needed. Sessions will be held in early June and early August. Instruction is led by experts, and some programs provide college credit through the College of DuPage or the opportunity to complete the Teen Mental Health First Aid certification from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. For more information, go to Naperville Woman's Club donates $26,000 to charities The Naperville Woman's Club has distributed $26,124 to charity from the money raised through Glam Witches Night Out, the Clay Space Empty Bowls project, member donations and a partnership with the Downtown Naperville Alliance and local businesses. Some of the recipients included Loaves & Fishes; Metropolitan Family Services; Families Helping Families; KidsMatter; Humanitarian Service Project; Ready, Set Ride; Naperville Riverwalk Foundation; Almost Home Kids; and the Alzheimer's Association.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Naperville teacher charged with grooming, sexual abuse granted pretrial release
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — A teacher at Neuqua Valley High School, who is accused of grooming and sexually abusing a student, has been granted pretrial release. William Schaub, 56, of La Grange, is charged with felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, aggravated criminal sexual abuse, and grooming. The judge granted Schaub pretrial release Friday during a court hearing, after agreeing with the defense that he is not a threat to the public. He has no prior criminal record. Police said Naperville officers received an anonymous tip on March 7 alleging an inappropriate relationship between Schaub and a female student. The investigation revealed improper electronic messages between Schaub and the student between November 2024 and March 2025. Officers also discovered evidence of physical contact between the two in December 2024. Naperville teacher accused of grooming and sexual abuse Schaub was the alleged victim's English teacher at Neuqua Valley High School, where students voted him as one of their favorite teachers for three years in row. Schaub also runs the theater department at the school. He was arrested Thursday at a traffic stop near his home. District 204 issued a statement regarding the arrest on Thursday, saying that 'school officials became aware of the allegations on March 7 after receiving an anonymous tip about inappropriate behavior. Upon receiving this information, District 204 immediately started an investigation, placed Schaub on administrative leave, and reported the allegations to the Naperville Police Department.' Schaub's lawyer confirmed his client is a former actor who has appeared in several movies and television shows. A preliminary hearing is set for April 24. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Yahoo
Naperville high school teacher arrested for having inappropriate relationship with student, police say
The Brief Neuqua Valley High School teacher William Schaub, 56, was arrested Thursday on charges including aggravated criminal sexual abuse and grooming after being accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student. Police allegedly found inappropriate electronic messages exchanged between Schaub and the student from November 2024 to March 2025, along with evidence of physical contact in December 2024. Schaub was booked into the Will County Jail, and further details on the case have not been released. NAPERVILLE, Ill. - A Naperville high school teacher is in custody after being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student, police said. What we know William Schaub, 56, was arrested Thursday after being pulled over near his home. He faces multiple charges, including: One count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 1 felony One count of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, a Class 2 felony One count of grooming, a Class 4 felony Schaub is a teacher at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville. School officials contacted police on March 7 after receiving an anonymous tip alleging an inappropriate relationship between Schaub and a female student. Following an investigation with the Will County Child Advocacy Center, police said they found inappropriate electronic messages exchanged between Schaub and the student from November 2024 through March 2025. They also found evidence of inappropriate physical contact between the two in December 2024, authorities said. What they're saying School District 204 issued a statement on Schaub's arrest, shared below: "The Naperville Police Department has informed us that Neuqua Valley High School English teacher William Schaub was arrested and charged with multiple felonies related to incidents involving a current student. School officials became aware of the allegations on March 7 after receiving an anonymous tip about inappropriate behavior. Upon receiving this information, District 204 immediately started an investigation, placed Schaub on administrative leave, and reported the allegations to the Naperville Police Department. "Schaub started teaching in District 204 in 2013 after successfully completing a criminal background check. "We will be providing services at school for any student who may need support. Student safety is always the district's top priority and the district is fully cooperating with the police in their investigation. We appreciate the collaboration of the Will County Child Advocacy Center, the Naperville Police Department, and the Will County State's Attorney's Office on this matter." What's next Schaub was booked into the Will County Jail following his arrest. His profile appears to have been removed from the high school's staff directory on their website. Further details on the case have not been released.
