A Message from the Mayor of Naperville

Mayor Chirico would like to provide a brief update on the COVID-19 situation and its impact here in Naperville.
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Hello. I’m Steve Chirico, Mayor of the City of Naperville.


Today I’d like to provide a brief update on the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation and its impact here in Naperville.


On March 20, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a “Stay-at-Home” order, effective at 5 p.m. on March 21 until the end of the day on April 7.


There have been many questions since that announcement about what exactly this order means.

It’s natural to feel some confusion and uncertainty.
This is an unprecedented action in our lifetimes.

But it’s important that we look at what the intent of this order is: to protect our public’s health and, by minimizing social interaction where at all possible, slow the spread of COVID-19.

Because when we slow down the spread of this virus, we reduce the burden on our healthcare system, and we help protect the most vulnerable among us from contracting the disease.


The “Stay-at-Home” order is NOT a lock down.

But it IS an order to stay in your home unless you absolutely need to leave.

That means you can go to work if your business has been deemed essential, the grocery store, medical appointments, pharmacies, or gas stations.


You can go pick up food from one of our outstanding local restaurants or have it delivered to your home.

And you can go outside for a walk, run, or bike ride as long as you practice social distancing by staying six feet away from other people.

As Mayor, I encourage EVERYONE in Naperville to obey this statewide directive.
The health and well-being of our entire community – and our entire country -- depend on it.

You may feel like there is nothing you can do to change what’s happening in our world.


That’s not true.

You can.


STAY HOME.


Simply by staying home, YOU are saving lives.

Every single decision we make today makes a collective difference down the road.
Already I’ve seen Naperville rise up to these new challenges we face with courage, kindness, and concern for others.

Neighbors are checking in on neighbors, friends, and even strangers to make sure they have what they need.

If you are on social media, I encourage you to follow the new group “Naperville Kindness Network.”

This group is connecting us through compassion and sharing resources that will help each of us make it through this time.

And our City government is working around the clock to continue serving you.
Our core city services – like fire, police, water and electric – continue without pause.

They are not impacted by the Stay-at-Home order, and I thank you for your continued support of our City staff during this time.

I’m especially grateful for the service of our first responders, who continue to show up for work to serve and protect our community.


I ask that you continue to be good stewards of their services by only calling 9-1-1 in an emergency.



This frees up our emergency lines, gives our police officers and firefighter/paramedics the ability to focus on emergency calls, and avoids putting our staff at unnecessary risk of contracting the virus so they can continue their service to the community.


Thank you for your actions to date, and for your cooperation with the “Stay-at-Home” order.