Tommy Nguyen

Reporter · Naperville, IL

Tommy Nguyen, a graduate of DePaul University, has spent the last 5 years reporting on the real estate market in the Chicago suburbs, including stints at local real estate magazines. His insights into housing trends and community development make him an invaluable asset to Naperville Current.

11 stories from Tommy Nguyen in Aurora

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Oregon’s Anaya earns all-state honors, sets school record as Junior XC Hawks debut at state

Oregon Junior High’s cross country teams capped a milestone season at the IESA Class 3A State Championships on Oct. 17 at Maxwell Park in Normal. In Oregon’s first state appearance with complete girls and boys teams, the Hawks delivered strong performances, highlighted by Kollins Anaya’s...

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5 Things to Do: Hometown Halloween in La Salle, Howloween, Downtown Trick-or-Treat in Streator

Hometown Halloween (La Salle): The Hometown Halloween event is from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31 at the Knights of Columbus parking lot, 209 Gooding St. The fun begins with a performance from Hocus Pocus Hags, followed by a costume parade and judging, and then trick-or-treating at...

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5 Things to Do: Barnyard Trick-or-Treat at Primrose Farm, Foreigner tribute concert & more Halloween fun

Barnyard Trick-or-Treat (St. Charles): Bring your kids ages 2-10 in their costumes for Halloween fun at Primrose Farm for Barnyard Trick-or-Treat. The event will have games, treats and a chance to visit the farm’s resident animals. Register for a morning session from 10-11:30 a.m. or an afternoon...

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5 things to do in DeKalb County: ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show,’ Tricks and Treats at the Mansion & more

“Rocky Horror Picture Show” (DeKalb): The Egyptian Theatre presents the cult-classic film “Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a live shadow cast at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30. General admission tickets start at $26. Visit egyptiantheatre.org for more information. Tricks and Treats at the Mansion (DeKalb):...

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Single-family home in Shabbona sells for $330,000

A single-family home located at 204 East Navaho Avenue in Shabbona has a new owner since Sept. 10.The home was sold for $330,000. The property is situated on a lot spanning 0.4 acres.Other homes in Shabbona that have recently been purchased close by include:· A single-family house at 205 North...

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ICE rivals Manteno and Wilmington set to square off in 2A Regional final: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup

Girls VolleyballIHSA Class 2A Southland Prep RegionalManteno def. Southland 25-9, 25-10: The Panthers continued their dominant season with a win over regional host Southland. Makenna Laskowski had eight kills, two aces and two digs. Maddy Belisle added seven kills, two aces and four digs, while...

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Johann, Oliver Boentges help Richmond-Burton boys soccer reach fourth straight sectional final

Richmond-Burton boys soccer coach Casey DeCaluwe recalls fondly being a freshman kicking a ball around on the same high school team with his older brother, a senior.So when Rockets senior Johann Boentges and freshman Oliver Boentges connected for a go-ahead score to begin the second half of...

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Oswego East Wolves soccer team celebrates a hard-fought victory on the field, capturing the essence of their historic season.

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Oswego East’s historic boys soccer season ends in sectional semifinals

On a chilly Tuesday evening, the weight of a season's dreams hung heavy in the air at Aurora East’s Roy E. Davis Field. Senior captain Jacob McPhee sat on the bench, his hands buried in his face, embodying the heartbreak of a team that had fought valiantly but fell just short. This poignant scene...

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Children bundled in warm winter clothes, smiling in a snowy park

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Fritts, ROE 47 to host winter clothing drive Nov. 2-15

As the first chill of winter settles over our Illinois communities, State Rep. Brad Fritts stands at the helm of a heartfelt initiative aimed at warming the hearts—and bodies—of local families in need. With a sense of urgency and profound community spirit, he calls upon residents to rally together...

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6-vehicle crash in Barrington Hills injures 4

The driver of a landscaping truck with a trailer was cited a six-vehicle crash on Route 62 in Barrington Hills Monday, according to the police department.Though the crash caused no injuries that were considered life-threatening, Barrington Hills Deputy Police Chief Jason Currie said four people...

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Student in custody after making threat at Yorkville Freshman Academy, District 115 says

A student has been taken into custody after allegedly making a threat at the Yorkville Freshman Academy on Tuesday, according to authorities.Yorkville School District 115 said in a statement sent out to district families Tuesday afternoon that a student was taken into custody. Yorkville police said...

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