NCTV17 Podcasts

Spotlight host Joy Kleinhans learns more about the People's Resource Center, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage, and the Angel Dog Alliance

Host Joy Kleinhans is joined in studio by two local nonprofits, the Judd Kendall VFW of Naperville and CASA of River Valley. And host Jane Wernette heads on location to Naper Settlement.

Host Jane Wernette learns more about the Grow Wellness Foundation, SamaraCare, and Max's Mission.

What started as a passion project of a love for show choir has grown into a need in the community. The Studios Performing Arts was created to offer a supportive environment for performers of all levels to learn and create art, a place to teach performers new and growing while putting on events and performances for the surrounding areas.

On this episode of Spotlight Joy Kleinhans sits down with three local nonprofits: Hesed House, NAMI DuPage, and the Parents Alliance Employment Project.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three Naperville area nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about NaperVoice, heads on location to DuPagePads, and talks with the ALMAS Youth Advisory Council.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three Naperville area nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about Arts DuPage, Ride Assist Naperville, and the Naperville Sunrise Rotary Club.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three Naperville area nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about the Loving Luca Foundation, Alive Center, and OPUS

Rent A Gardener is a family-owned and operated business providing landscaping and gardening services to homeowners in Naperville and surrounding communities.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three Naperville area nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about the West Suburban Irish, the Indian Prairie Education Foundation, and Naperville Saints Youth Football.

Originating from the Haraz Mountains of Yemen, Haraz Coffee House brings the rich, authentic taste of terrace-grown organic coffee to Aurora, IL. With nearly 50 locations across the country and its Aurora branch opening in October 2025, the growing coffee house is introducing the community to traditional Yemeni coffee and tea rooted in centuries of culture.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three Naperville area nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about DuPage Children's Museum and The Finance Compass, and heads on location to Little Friends.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three Naperville area nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about Turning Pointe Autism Foundation, Naperville Little League Baseball, and Inside Out Club.

Chasewood Learning is an after-school STEM education center designed to spark and foster your child’s interest in STEM. They offer classes for all age levels and experience in subjects like robotics, engineering, coding, and more!

Molex continues to expand its commitment to empowering future innovators through its dynamic partnership with FIRST® Robotics, an organization recognized worldwide for inspiring young people to become leaders in science and technology.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three local nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about Cars of Hope, MU5IC4GOOD, and NCTV17.

IB Therapy in Naperville was created with one purpose: to give women a safe, comfortable place where they can talk about the changes in their bodies without feeling embarrassed, brushed off, or alone.

Lennon’s is a restaurant and entertainment venue in Naperville that has three distinct concepts under one roof. They hope to bring people together with globally inspired flavors, warm hospitality, and a lively vibe.

Every community has its leaders, innovators, and visionaries, the people who shape the way we live, work, and connect. Persona Naperville was created to showcase those individuals in a way that both celebrates their accomplishments and strengthens the bonds within Naperville.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three local nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about the Illinois Chapter of the American Parkinson Disease Association and Cal's Angels. The show also takes a look back at some of the groups on Spotlight in 2025.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three local nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about Bridge Communities, Chorus of DuPage, and the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three local nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about the Naperville Education Foundation, the Naperville Garden Club, and Santa's Christmas Charities.

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three local nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about Spotlight on KidsMatter, En Español, and Team Tutors 204.

In this special edition of “Inside the Chamber,” President and CEO of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce Kaylin Risvold spotlights NACC board members. Risvold interviews Matt Shipley, the Chief School Business Official for Indian Prairie School District 204 and Chair of the Chamber’s Business Works Committee, Patti Minglin, founder of Go Girl Communications and current Chair-Elect of the Cham...

Hosted by Jane Wernette, Spotlight features three local nonprofits. On this episode, Jane learns more about 360 Youth Services, DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity, and GiGi's Playhouse Fox Valley.