Towns, Villages, Cities…What’s the difference? Naperville was founded in 1831 but incorporated as a village in 1857. The founding of a community should not be confused with the incorporation date- they are almost always two different dates.
Subdivisions
In researching local history, many people find themselves asking, “Why and how did Naperville become the dynamic suburb it is today?”
Naperville’s City Manager, Doug Krieger
Do you know who manages the day-to-day operations that support our 150,000 citizens and city staff of more than 900 employees of the City of Naperville?
Queen of Arts, by Dawn Klavon
Yoko Ono once said, “Art is my life, and my life is art.” The same could be said for Debbie Venezia. She is passionate about the arts for our residents.
Capturing a Likeness, by Jeanne Schultz Angel
For hundreds of years, artists around the world captured the likeness of subjects in a wide variety of mediums and styles.
Merge of Design and Art, by Karthika Gupta
Finland has consistently been voted one of the happiest countries in the world. Hotel AX is a brand-new artistic playground.
Naperville Neighbors
Your neighbors told Main & Luxe what they love about their neighborhood!
Tami Kidd-Brown
I have been a resident of Naperville for most of my life. My interest and love of art began during high school. An instructor was a great influence on me.
Ron Jordan, Brutal Grafx
I own Brutal Grafx custom paint. I make murals, airbrush work, and custom designs along with digital work. I also custom paint motorcycles and car murals.
Academy of the Arts, by Staci Hauk
Naperville is known for its rich, artistic culture, with outlets for theater, fine arts, and music alike. Enter the Academy of the Arts!