Dave Miller and Will Cullen are so certain they have a winner on their hands, they have sunk about a million dollars of their own money into The George tavern they’re opening in downtown Naperville.

A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter in Naperville, which is partnering with Will County Animal Protection Services, is trying to reduce the overflow of animals they now have by offering a 50% reduction for all dog adoption fees through Aug. 1.

The Naperville District 203 School Board is considering the construction of a new transportation facility to house bus drivers, staff at a possible cost of $14.8 to $17.4 million.

Roundup of small news items for the Naperville area.

Jan Kay, who led Wheaton’s League of Women Voters chapter and focused other volunteer efforts on helping the homeless and disadvantaged, has died.

While Chicago-area public media outlets WBEZ and WTTW will get hurt if the Senate OK’s cuts, smaller stations in rural areas would get hit harder.

Barczi had 11 doubles, eight home runs and 39 RBIs in his first season as Vanderbilt’s starting catcher.

The Schaumburg congressman is facing off against Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly in a primary to succeed retiring U.S.Sen. Dick Durbin.