New mosque proposed in Naperville generates 'unprecedented' public participation
The Islamic Center of Naperville has proposed constructing a more than 26,000-square-foot mosque in the first phase of its 40-year plan for a new religious, educational and community center.
Courtesy of the Islamic Center of Naperville
The Islamic Center of Naperville owns a 13-acre lot in a residential area along 248th Avenue.
Brian Hill | Staff Photographer
Posted2/8/2021 5:30 AM
The Islamic Center of Naperville's proposal to construct a religious facility on the southwest side of town is generating what city officials say is an unprecedented volume of public interest.
Thousands of people have weighed in so far on plans for the site along 248th Avenue, with hundreds more signed up to offer testimony during an upcoming public hearing. While the plans have received an abundance of support from many community members, others have voiced strong opposition, citing concerns over traffic, crowds and the potential impact on nearby subdivisions.