Steve Metsch

Q&A with brothers Tomas and Mario Soto, who opened Gemato’s Wood Pit BBQ in Naperville 28 years ago.

The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt:

A story about New Year’s Day written by Naperville resident Carmela Martino is being read around the nation. Martino’s story is included in “Chicken Soup for the Soul: Tales of Christmas.”…

The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt:

By Steve Metsch Shaw Local News Network “Here comes Santa Claus, Here comes Santa Claus, Right down Santa Claus Lane.”

Q&A with Juan Hernandez, the owner of Lucky Penny Diner in Naperville, and his daughter Brisa, who manages the restaurant.

The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt:

The following items were taken from Naperville police reports and press releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt:

Nicholas Maslanka traded his cleaning company business for a chance to be a police officer. Maslanka, 26, said he wants to be a police officer “mostly to serve and protect.” “(I wanted) to do something that’s more fulfilling, something bigger than myself,” he said. He and wife Anna had owned the Dirty Birds Cleaning Service […]

Jovanny Almanza, 31, brings seven years of Chicago law enforcement experience to his new role in McCook. He was sworn in by Police Commissioner Dan Foy as the newest member of the village’s police department during a board meeting on Dec. 16. “Perfect. The best Christmas gift ever,” Almanza said after the ceremony. For the […]