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Construction Alerts

Construction Alerts provide weekly updates on major projects, contracted by the City of Naperville, that require long-term full or partial lane closure. The City does it's best to post construction projects at least one week prior to the construction start date. However, due to unforeseen scheduling and technical difficulties this may not always be possible.  Any questions or comments should be directed to the Department of Transportation, Engineering and Development at (630) 420-6100 or by clicking here.

For information on local state highway improvements, visit the Illinois Department of Transportation online at www.dot.state.il.us .

Election 2007 Primary Results

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Welcome Home Gina Glocksen

Naperville is planning a special event to welcome home American Idol finalist, Gina Glocksen. A rally to celebrate Gina’s homecoming will be held on Wednesday, April 11, 2007, at 3:30 p.m. at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Street, located on the campus of North Central College in Naperville, Illinois. Doors open at 3:00 p.m. Seating is limited and will be available on a first come first served basis. To read the press release, click here.

Target Resident Program

During the months of August and September, the city of Naperville updates its listing for the Target Resident Program. This free service, maintained by the fire department, records pertinent information about citizens who may require special consideration in emergencies. The program attempts to identify and register individuals with special needs stemming from life threatening medical conditions, significant physical or cognitive impairments, or extraordinary medical requirements for uninterrupted utility service. Through the use of a computer database, it allows 911 operators to relay this data to appropriate response personnel from the Police, Fire, Utilities, and Public Works Departments in an emergency. Participation in the program is strictly voluntary. Current participants are asked to update and revalidate their registration by September 30 of each year. New registrants are always welcome. 

Naperville residents may register for the Target Resident Program by filling out a registration form, available by mail or at the following locations: Naperville Municipal Center, Social Services Division, 400 S. Eagle St.; Naperville Fire Department, Administration Office, 1380 Aurora Ave.; Naperville Police Department, Records Section, 1350 Aurora Ave. For more information, or to obtain a registration form by mail, contact District Chief Patrick Mullen of the Naperville Fire Department at 630-305-5900.

Second-quarter single-family home sales by region

Region 2006-2005-Change

DuPage County 2,900 2,444 -15.7 percent

Will County 2,806 2,285 -18.6 percent

Grundy County 152 176 +15.8 percent

Kendall County 417 439 +5.3 percent

Chicago region 23,246 20,386 -12.3 percent

Illinois 37,345 34,728 -7.0 percent

- Source: Illinois Association of Realtors

Home sales decline in DuPage, Will counties

As reported by Bob Okon, Staff Writer for The Naperville Sun:

Sales of single-family homes dropped 15.7 percent in DuPage County and 18.6 percent in Will County in the second quarter from the previous year, according to a survey released Monday by the Illinois Association of Realtors.

The drop in home sales compared with the second quarter of 2005 reflected regional and national trends, although sales were up in Grundy and Kendall counties.

The rise in sales in Grundy and Kendall reflects situations unique to those smaller markets, said Chris Huecksteadt, director of Chicago market for Metrostudy, which monitors real estate activity.

"A lot of our major builders are reporting contracts off as much as 25 percent year-to-date compared to year-to-date last year," Huecksteadt said, "so it's no doubt the real estate market for used and new homes has slowed down significantly throughout the Chicago market."

The Association of Realtors primarily covers sales of existing homes.

Sales in Grundy County were up 15.8 percent, and Kendall County sales increased 5.3 percent.

But the entire Chicago region showed a 12.3 percent drop in sales.

Rising mortgage rates and record sales a year ago were important factors in the statewide drop-off in sales, said Stan Sieron, president of the Association of Realtors.

But Sieron said a good job market and appreciation in home prices should lead to "a very moderate slowdown."

As reported by Bob Okon, Staff Writer for The Naperville Sun:

Sales of single-family homes dropped 15.7 percent in DuPage County and 18.6 percent in Will County in the second quarter from the previous year, according to a survey released Monday by the Illinois Association of Realtors.

The drop in home sales compared with the second quarter of 2005 reflected regional and national trends, although sales were up in Grundy and Kendall counties.

The rise in sales in Grundy and Kendall reflects situations unique to those smaller markets, said Chris Huecksteadt, director of Chicago market for Metrostudy, which monitors real estate activity.

"A lot of our major builders are reporting contracts off as much as 25 percent year-to-date compared to year-to-date last year," Huecksteadt said, "so it's no doubt the real estate market for used and new homes has slowed down significantly throughout the Chicago market."

The Association of Realtors primarily covers sales of existing homes.

Sales in Grundy County were up 15.8 percent, and Kendall County sales increased 5.3 percent.

But the entire Chicago region showed a 12.3 percent drop in sales.

Rising mortgage rates and record sales a year ago were important factors in the statewide drop-off in sales, said Stan Sieron, president of the Association of Realtors.

But Sieron said a good job market and appreciation in home prices should lead to "a very moderate slowdown."