City of Naperville Now on Twitter and Facebook
Several New Online Offerings Let Naperville Residents Stay Connected With Their Government
The City of Naperville would like to inform residents and interested parties that there are several new ways they can now receive the latest news from the city, including Twitter, Facebook and RSS feeds.
“The city is constantly seeking new ways to connect with and inform our residents,” Community Relations Manager Nadja Lalvani said. “We want to reach the broadest audience possible and that means embracing new technology such as social media platforms and Web 2.0. We encourage all residents who use these online services to sign up to receive the latest city news.”
If you are a Twitter user and prefer to receive updates about the city in the form of a “Tweet,” visit the city’s profile page at http://twitter.com/NapervilleIL and click the “Follow” button. You’ll receive updates about when the city issues the latest news and event notifications.
If you are Facebook user, become a fan of the “City of Naperville, Illinois.” You’ll find links to the latest news releases, photos of the Naperville area and more. You can access this page by visiting www.naperville.il.us/facebook.html.
Recently, the city also began offering Real Simple Syndication, or RSS, feeds for its city news, public safety news, City Council agendas and City Council minutes. Simply put, RSS allows visitors to dynamically retrieve Naperville news content from a Web site they are interested in without even visiting that site. Users can employ a third-party service known as an RSS feed reader or RSS news aggregator to compile new and updated content from RSS-enabled Web sites and display it all in one place for easy viewing. For more information on RSS feeds, or to sign up for the city’s RSS feed offerings, visit www.naperville.il.us/rssfeeds.aspx.
In addition, the city reminds residents that it offers a free, voluntary e-mail service to anyone interested in learning more about city services, activities and events. This service keeps residents informed of road closures, construction alerts and much more. You can decide what type of information you want to receive and can choose to unsubscribe at any time using a link within the e-mails. Sign up at www.naperville.il.us/enews.aspx.
In January, the city also began streaming City Council meeting video online at www.naperville.il.us/granicus.html. Users can view the meeting video live or on-demand and have immediate access to agenda materials that correspond to their agenda item of interest.
“All of these communication methods help with enhancing transparency in government while demonstrating our commitment to the environment,” Lalvani said. “Using current technology not only saves taxpayer dollars but also conserves precious environmental resources.”
About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill. is home to more than 140,000 people. Naperville consistently ranks as a top community in the nation to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. With ready access to a variety of transportation, housing and employment options, this booming suburb attracts thousands of new residents each year, making it one of the fastest growing communities in the United States. Naperville’s diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options and an active civic
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