This is the time of year for families to gather, and one local family couldn't be happier to be reunited with one of their loved ones. nctv17's Kevin Machak tells us of a soldier's Christmas homecoming.
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One local teacher received some early holiday gifts this year. Each month, Naperville Office Max surprises one educator in District 203 with some items they can use in their classrooms. nctv17's Kevin Machak has the details on December's Winner.
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Fans of the hit TV show Glee will have to wait until April to see new episodes, but in the meantime, if you're looking for your show choir fix, look no further than School District 204. nctv17's Chris Casquejo introduces us to Waubonsie Valley High School's award winning show choir "Sound Check"
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Despite the tough economy, Naperville residents are still splurging on popcorn and a movie. The national box office stats show ticket sales in 2009 exceeded 2008, ad that trend holds here in Naperville as well. So what are some of 2009's top movies? nctv17's Jennie Barger checks in with some local experts.
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How much have you spent so far this holiday season? The National Retail Federations says on average, Americans spend about $700 on gifts this time of year. Well here at NCTV, we know the budget's tight and so's your time, so we sent our own Kevin Machak out on the streets of Naperville, and in less than a day, he found some great gifts priced at $25 or less.
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Holiday time is filled with all sorts of sweets, but what makes Napervilles Old Fashioned Toffee extra special is not only its unique taste and texture but the local history behind it. nctv17's Reporter Liz Spencer tells us the story behind this holiday confection.
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A proposed program to reduce your energy use and your electric bill is getting the once over. The US Department of Energy awarded Naperville an eleven million dollar grant to install a smart grid system. The catch? Naperville has to come up with eleven million of its own dollars in order to match the grant and receive the funds. Right now, the city's come up with about eight million, leaving some wondering where the rest of the money will come from, and others wondering if the whole idea is ...
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