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.

6 stories from Tommy Nguyen in Glen Ellyn

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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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Byron Middle School’s September Students of the Month named

September Students of the Month at Byron Middle School were recently named. Pictured (from left) are Byron Middle School Principal Mike Sand, Williem Sloan (sixth grade), Brea Yerly (seventh grade), Aspen Preston (eighth grade), Logan Boehle (OMNI) and Stillman Bank Retail Office Manager Renae...

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