Naperville’s new public works director starts this week
Daniel Randolph assumed his new job Monday as the city of Naperville’s new director of public works.
Randolph has more than 20 years of civil engineering and public works management experience, most recently working as the assistant director of engineering and public works in Schaumburg, according to a city news release.
In Schaumburg, he helped develop the department’s strategic plan, oversaw a $45 million operating budget and managed several large-scale capital improvement projects, including the design, demolition and construction of the Schaumburg Village Hall.
He has also served as a civil engineer for Niles and assistant engineer for Mount Prospect. In those positions, he was involved with various streetscape, street resurfacing, and sewer and water main improvement initiatives, the release said.
Randolph has master’s degrees in public administration and civil engineering.
American Legion Post 43 announces new $500 scholarships
American Legion Post 43 Naperville is launching six new $500 scholarships for student veterans, reservists and members of the National Guard who attend North Central College, Benedictine University or College of DuPage.
Applications will open in February.
The initiative supports military personnel who are transitioning to civilian life through education and helps strengthen ties within the Naperville community, according to a Post 43 news release. It complements the four $3,000 scholarships the post gives annually to local high school seniors.
Eligible students should contact their school’s financial aid office, go to www.naperlegion.org or call 630-904-0602 for more information.
The first 100 people to complete the December Dash, a virtual 5K through the Will County forest preserves, will be presented with a commemorative long-sleeve shirt. (Forest Preserve District of Will County)
Will County offering virtual 5K December Dash event
The Forest Preserve District of Will County is encouraging residents to get active this month by participating in a virtual 5K for a chance to win a commemorative shirt.
December Dash will take place all month, giving participants a chance to enjoy the forest preserves this winter. After downloading a running app to track distances, participants can run, jog or walk a 3.1-mile route on one of 10 designated trails.
Eligible trails include the DuPage River Trail, Hickory Creek Bikeway, Lake Renwick Bikeway, Messenger Woods Nature Preserve Trail, Old Plank Road Trail, Plum Creek Greenway Trail, Prairie Bluff Trail, Rock Run Greenway Trail, Spring Creek Greenway Trail and Wauponsee Glacial Trail. Locations are available on the district’s website, www.reconnectwithnature.org.
The first 100 participants to submit their route on the district’s website will receive a commemorative long-sleeve shirt, officials said. Shirts, which are sky blue and feautre a snowy trail graphic, will be available for pickup in January, the district said.
Submissions will be accepted through Dec. 31.
The DuPage Care Center in Wheaton has been named one of the best nursing homes in the nation, according to rankings released by U.S. News and World Report. (DuPage County)
DuPage Care Center among the best: U.S. News ranking
The DuPage Care Center, which provides long-term care and short-term rehabilitative services for DuPage County residents, was ranked among the best nursing homes in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.
Nearly 15,000 nursing homes were evaluated as part of the rankings process, with the Wheaton-based center reviewed for both long- and short-term care, a news release said.
Fewer than 19% of the facilities considered were named “Best Nursing Homes,” which is reserved for facilities that satisfy criteria demonstrating a commitment to quality patient and resident care, the release said.
The 366-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has been serving county residents for more than 130 years.
In 2023, the county launched a $31.5 million project, expected to be completed next summer, under which resident rooms, the main entrance and lobby, common areas and nursing stations are to be renovated.
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/12/01/naperville-public-works-5k-dupage-care-post-43/
