Naperville’s First Congregational Church is one step closer to becoming landmarked.

On December 4, the Historic Preservation Commission voted unanimously in favor of recommending the historic protection for the church, located at 25 East Benton Avenue.

The vote clears the way for the proposal to be taken up by the Naperville City Council.

“I love this church, I feel so lucky to be able to be the Pastor, and the history is so beautiful, the commitment to social justice and to really changing the world and knowing that that’s not just our history, that’s our present and our future too,” said Rev. Kari Nicewander, Pastor at First Congregational Church

Landmarking efforts started by longtime member

The effort to get First Congregational Church landmarked started with longtime member Vick

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