STD Testing Centers
Naperville, IL
Same Day Service
No Doctor Visit Or Insurance Required
Accredited Drug Testing provides multiple STD tests at our Naperville, Illinois testing centers for individuals who may have been exposed to or showing symptoms of an STD. Millions of Americans have some form of an STD and our testing is provided in a confidential manner. STD tests at our Naperville, IL locations may be ordered for one specific type of test or you may order a multiple panel screening which includes several STD tests. Same day service is available, and we have multiple Naperville, Illinois STD testing centers within minutes of your home or office. All testing information and results are confidential.
1020 E OGDEN AVE STE 208 1.0 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
640 S Washington St Ste 140, 1.3 miles
Naperville, IL 60540
801 S WASHINGTON ST 1.5 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
636 RAYMOND DR STE 102 1.8 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60563
1220 HOBSON RD STE 220 2.7 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1190 S NAPER BLVD 2.8 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60540
1971 Gowdy Road 2.9 miles
Naperville, IL 60563
3052 WEBER DR 5.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
4100 HEALTHWAY DR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICEES 5.4 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
2272 W 95TH STREET, STE 100 5.8 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
484 W Boughton Rd, 6.2 miles
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
3360 LACROSSE LN STE 110 6.4 miles
NAPERVILLE, IL 60564
7530 Woodward Ave. Suite G, 6.5 miles
Woodridge, IL 60517
7530 WOODWARD AVE 6.5 miles
WOODRIDGE, IL 60517
130 N WEBER RD STE 108 7.0 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
2000 OGDEN AVE 7.0 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
2853 KIRK RD 7.1 miles
AURORA, IL 60502
875 ROOSEVELT RD STE 200 7.1 miles
GLEN ELLYN, IL 60137
1955 RANDI DR 7.2 miles
AURORA, IL 60504
2635 Church Rd Ste 105 7.2 miles
Aurora, IL 60502
2088 Ogden Ave, Ste 240 7.2 miles
Aurora, IL 60504
480 QUADRANGLE DR 7.6 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
391 S BOLINGBROOK DR 7.9 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440
1113 Fairview Ave, 8.0 miles
Westmont, IL 60559
2340 S Highland Ave Ste 330, 8.0 miles
Lombard, IL 60148
726 S WEBER RD 8.1 miles
BOLINGBROOK, IL 60490
1280 WINDHAM PKWY 8.6 miles
ROMEOVILLE, IL 60446
143 S LINCOLN AVE STE B 8.9 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
13641 S ROUTE 59 8.9 miles
Plainfield, IL 60544
151 S LINCOLN AVE 8.9 miles
AURORA, IL 60505
130 S MAIN ST 1ST FL IMMEDIATE CARE OCC HEALTH 8.9 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
18W125 RODGERS CT 9.0 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
7421 S CASS AVE 9.2 miles
DARIEN, IL 60561
129 W SAINT CHARLES RD 9.5 miles
LOMBARD, IL 60148
24600 W 127TH ST 9.7 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
13246 S ROUTE 59 STE 106 9.8 miles
PLAINFIELD, IL 60585
24600 W 127th St Ste 310, Building B 9.9 miles
Plainfield, IL 60585
1851 DOUGLAS RD 10.0 miles
MONTGOMERY, IL 60538
701 WINTHROP AVE 10.0 miles
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL 60139
725 FABYAN PARKWAY, SUITE D 10.4 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
82 Miller Dr Ste 101, 10.7 miles
North Aurora, IL 60542
471 W Army Trail Rd Ste 101, 10.8 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
2500 W FABYAN PKWY 10.8 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
534 CHESTNUT ST, STE 230 10.8 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
6300 KINGERY HWY STE 404 10.9 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
40 S CLAY ST STE 100E 11.0 miles
HINSDALE, IL 60521
245 S GARY AVE STE 101 11.0 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
535 PLAINFIELD RD STE C 11.0 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
211 E ARMY TRAIL RD 11.2 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
273 E ARMY TRAIL RD 11.2 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
1870 W GALENA BLVD 11.2 miles
AURORA, IL 60506
815 N RANDALL RD 11.3 miles
BATAVIA, IL 60510
639 W NORTH AVE 11.3 miles
VILLA PARK, IL 60181
303 E Army Trail Rd, Ste 111 11.3 miles
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
1188 E STATE ST STE D 11.3 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
ONSITE ONLY 11.6 miles
WILLOWBROOK, IL 60527
2900 FOXFIELD RD STE 100 11.7 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
155 E BRUSH HILL RD 12.0 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
525 TYLER RD STE J 12.1 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
113 W LAKE ST 12.3 miles
BLOOMINGDALE, IL 60108
309 WALNUT ST 12.3 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60174
2631 WILLIAMSBURG AVE, STE 206 12.5 miles
GENEVA, IL 60134
533 W North Ave, LL Suite 50 12.7 miles
Elmhurst, IL 60126
1339 W LAKE ST 12.8 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
303 W LAKE ST 12.9 miles
ADDISON, IL 60101
1200 S YORK RD Center for Health 13.1 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
2450 WOLF RD STE I 13.3 miles
WESTCHESTER, IL 60154
5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD 13.4 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
6555 WILLOW SPRINGS RD STE 6 13.4 miles
LA GRANGE HIGHLANDS, IL 60525
321 W LAKE ST STE C 13.7 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
565 N YORK ST 14.0 miles
ELMHURST, IL 60126
1515 E LAKE ST STE 100 14.0 miles
HANOVER PARK, IL 60133
3310 W Main St, 14.1 miles
St Charles, IL 60175
3310 W MAIN STREET, STE 105 14.1 miles
SAINT CHARLES, IL 60175
6701 US HIGHWAY 34 14.2 miles
OSWEGO, IL 60543
6170 JOLIET RD 14.3 miles
COUNTRYSIDE, IL 60525
1000 S HAMILTON ST 14.4 miles
LOCKPORT, IL 60441
125 N LA GRANGE RD 14.5 miles
LA GRANGE, IL 60525
16221 W 159th St 14.7 miles
Lockport, IL 60441
9532 EAGLE WAY 15.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
2306 ESSINGTON RD 15.4 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
On-Site ONLY 15.5 miles
Plainfield, IL 60586
2615 HARRISON ST 15.6 miles
BELLWOOD, IL 60104
16101 WEBER RD 15.6 miles
CREST HILL, IL 60403
141 E. IRVING PARK ROAD 15.7 miles
STREAMWOOD, IL 60107
14330 S WILL COOK RD 15.9 miles
HOMER GLEN, IL 60491
1240 IL ROUTE 83 16.0 miles
BENSENVILLE, IL 60106
1983 N MANNHEIM RD 16.1 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
519 S ROSELLE RD 16.4 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60193
126 BIESTERFIELD RD 16.7 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
Fitness Department, 16.9 miles
Melrose Park, IL 60101
1051 ESSINGTON RD STE 140 16.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
10137 GRAND AVE 17.0 miles
FRANKLIN PARK, IL 60131
1225 W LAKE ST STE 101 17.0 miles
MELROSE PARK, IL 60160
800 N LARKIN AVE 17.2 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
750 ESSINGTON RD 17.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1375 E SCHAUMBURG RD 17.5 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60194
7222 W CERMAK RD 17.6 miles
NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL 60546
2100 GLENWOOD AVE 17.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
2000 GLENWOOD AVE 17.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
330 MADISON ST STE B2 17.7 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1122 W VETERANS PKWY 17.8 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
1100 W VETERANS PKWY 17.8 miles
YORKVILLE, IL 60560
4200 MANNHEIM RD 17.8 miles
SCHILLER PARK, IL 60176
310 N. Hammes Ave Ste 102, 17.8 miles
Joliet, IL 60435
333 MADISON ST 17.8 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
1039 BROOK FOREST AVE 18.1 miles
Shorewood, IL 60404
32 UNO CIR 18.1 miles
JOLIET, IL 60435
8755 S HARLEM AVE 18.3 miles
BRIDGEVIEW, IL 60455
808 E Woodfield Rd Ste 400, 18.4 miles
Schaumburg, IL 60173
361 W GOLF RD 18.4 miles
SCHAUMBURG, IL 60195
1830 JARVIS AVE 18.4 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1555 BARRINGTON RD 18.5 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
O'Hare International Airport Terminal 2 18.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60666
2200 LANDMEIER RD STE 2200 18.5 miles
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007
1100 W Veterans Pkwy, Suite 230 18.7 miles
Yorkville, IL 60560
6500 W 65TH ST 18.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
610 S Maple Ave, Ste 5800 18.8 miles
Oak Park, IL 60304
14475 John Humphrey Dr Ste 100, 18.9 miles
Orland Park, IL 60462
2334A W HIGGINS RD 18.9 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60195
12255 S 80TH AVE 18.9 miles
PALOS HEIGHTS, IL 60463
7800 W College Dr, Room 1-W 18.9 miles
Palos Heights, IL 60463
2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 460, 19.0 miles
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
1314 HOUBOLT RD 19.2 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
1360 HOUBOLT RD 19.3 miles
JOLIET, IL 60431
10737 W. 165TH STREET 19.3 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
onsite for POH only 19.6 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60462
250 E MAPLE ST 19.8 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
9570 W 159TH ST STE A 19.8 miles
ORLAND PARK, IL 60467
530 N MCLEAN BLVD 19.8 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
7230 W NORTH AVE STE 106B 19.9 miles
ELMWOOD PARK, IL 60707
2333 N HARLEM AVE STE 100 19.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60707
413 S HARVEY AVE 20.0 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
5601 W CERMAK RD 20.2 miles
CICERO, IL 60804
537 N HARVEY AVE 20.3 miles
OAK PARK, IL 60302
4830 N Cumberland Ave Ste 9 20.3 miles
Norridge, IL 60706
4900 N CUMBERLAND AVE 20.4 miles
NORRIDGE, IL 60706
5660 W 95TH ST 20.4 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
7107 W BELMONT AVE 20.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
5015 W 65TH ST 20.6 miles
BEDFORD PARK, IL 60638
3333 BEVERLY RD 20.7 miles
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179
3101 N HARLEM AVE LOWER LEVEL 20.8 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60634
750 Fletcher Dr Ste 202, 20.8 miles
Elgin, IL 60123
1060 S ELMHURST RD 20.9 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
2025 S CHICAGO ST 20.9 miles
JOLIET, IL 60436
4940 S CICERO AVE 20.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60638
800 W CENTRAL RD 21.0 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1100 W. Central Rd., Suite 402 21.0 miles
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
3040 SOUTHCREEK LANE 21.0 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
605 W CENTRAL RD STE 101 21.0 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
5533 W 109TH ST STE 103 21.1 miles
OAK LAWN, IL 60453
18210 LA GRANGE RD STE 110 21.3 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60487
4949 EUCLID AVE 21.4 miles
PALATINE, IL 60067
621 E LINCOLN HWY 21.4 miles
NEW LENOX, IL 60451
PO BOX 63 21.6 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
2380 S ELMHURST RD 21.6 miles
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056
121 SOUTH WILKE RD, #405 21.7 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
7742 W HIGGINS RD 21.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
5525 S PULASKI RD FL 3 21.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60629
10837 S Cicero Ave Ste 310, 21.9 miles
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
6191 N CANFIELD AVE 22.0 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60631
1545 HICKS RD 22.1 miles
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL 60008
3060 W SALT CREEK LN STE 110 22.1 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
1214 Brownwood Ste B 22.3 miles
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
1710 N RANDALL ROAD STE 240 22.4 miles
ELGIN, IL 60123
19070 EVERETT BLVD, UNIT 111 22.5 miles
MOKENA, IL 60448
371 West Northwest Highway 22.5 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
16325 HARLEM AVE STE 110 22.6 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
100 N RIVER RD 22.8 miles
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
4742 CAL SAG RD 23.1 miles
CRESTWOOD, IL 60445
50 S NORTHWEST HWY 23.1 miles
PALATINE, IL 60074
17148 HARLEM AVE 23.2 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
4800 W 129TH ST 23.3 miles
ALSIP, IL 60803
3317 W 95TH ST LOWR LEVEL STE 5 23.4 miles
EVERGREEN PARK, IL 60805
1600 Dempster St Ste 218, 23.4 miles
Park Ridge, IL 60068
2490 BUSHWOOD DR STE F 23.4 miles
ELGIN, IL 60124
4126 N Milwaukee Ave, 23.5 miles
Chicago, IL 60641
24441 W EAMES ST 23.6 miles
CHANNAHON, IL 60410
6701 159TH ST OCC HEALTH 23.7 miles
TINLEY PARK, IL 60477
603 W MONDAMIN ST 23.7 miles
MINOOKA, IL 60447
4211 N CICERO AVE 23.7 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
337 W. Northwest Highway, 23.8 miles
Palatine, IL 60067
4757 W MONTROSE AVE 23.9 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60641
902 W DUNDEE RD RIDGE PLAZA 24.2 miles
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60004
8630 W GOLF RD 24.2 miles
NILES, IL 60714
REMIT ONLY: DEPT 77-6478 24.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60678
75 REMITTANCE DR STE 1660 24.3 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60675
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE 24.4 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60622
835 S WOLCOTT AVE STE E144 24.5 miles
CHICAGO, IL 60612
4801 W Peterson Ave Ste 205, 24.9 miles
Chicago, IL 60646
Testing services include physician referral, collection of the specimen, complete laboratory analysis and confidential and secure result reporting.
** Patients who have high insurance deductibles, co-pays or do not have insurance can access important health and wellness testing by scheduling/Ordering a confidential clinical test through Accredited Drug Testing By Phone or On-line.
The process to schedule a lab/blood test in Naperville, Illinois is fast and easy!
Step 1: Schedule/Order your test online at www.accrediteddrugtesting.com/lab-test-order or call our scheduling department at 800-221-4291. You do not need to visit a doctor to order a test.
Step 2: Provide confidential and secure patient information including the type of test, zip code of the location area you would like to take the test and payment information (self-pay).
When completed you will receive a patient registration form by email where you can immediately proceed to the testing location in the Naperville, Illinois area. Same day service is available and your registration pass will have the testing location address and hours of operation.
Step 3: After your test has been analyzed by one of our nationally CLIA and FDA certified laboratories (Quest/ LabCorp) your results will be sent through a confidential, secure and encrypted portal to the email address that you provided. In the event that the test is non-negative, abnormal or other circumstances, a consultation with the referring physician is available.
STD Definitions/Descriptions
STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, also known as STI or Sexually Transmitted Infection, meaning that these diseases are most often, but not exclusively, spread by sexual intercourse.
STDs are passed from one person to another through sexual activity which can include vaginal intercourse, anal intercourse and/or anal intercourse. Though not as common, STDs can also be transmitted through intimate physical contact such as heavy petting.
STDs do not always cause symptoms, or they may only cause mild symptoms. This makes it very possible to have an infection and not know it. Therefore, if you are sexually active it is important to get tested at least once a year. You will find the most common types of STD and STI testing below.
HIV - HIV is a sexually transmitted disease (that can be spread outside of sexual contact) known as Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). It is the virus that causes AIDS and interferes with the body's ability to fight infections.
Herpes 1 and 2 - Herpes is an infection caused by HSV (herpes simplex virus). This virus affects the external genital, anal region, mucosal surfaces and skin in other parts of the body. There are two types of herpes simplex viruses: HSV-1 9 herpes type 1, or oral herpes) and HSV-2 (herpes type 2, or genital herpes).
Gonorrhea - Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease that can cause infections in the genitals, rectum and throat for both men and women. If untreated it can cause serious health issues, however, if it is caught in time it can be cured with the right medicine.
Chlamydia - Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease that may not show symptoms. However, those that do show symptoms may experience genital pain and discharge from the vagina or penis. If left untreated it can cause damaging effects to the woman's reproductive system.
Syphilis - Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that develops in different stages. The first stage involves a painless sore on the genitals, rectum or mouth. After that initial sore heals, the second stage is a rash. Then, there are no symptoms until years later which is the final stage - damaged brain, nerves, eyes and/or heart.
Many STDs can be easily cured with medication, so you can just finish your treatment and get on with your life. And even though some STDs can't be cured, there are lots of ways to treat your symptoms and prevent you from giving your STD to anyone you have sex with.
People with STDs can be in relationships, have sex, and live totally normal lives. Most people get an STD at least once, and millions are living with STDs now. Having an STD is nothing to feel ashamed of, and it doesn't mean you're "dirty" or a bad person , it just means you're a pretty normal human who got an infection. The reality is that STDs can happen to anybody who's ever been sexual with someone, which is almost everybody on earth. And a few STDs can be spread in non-sexual ways, too.
Accredited Drug Testing can schedule your STD test at an Naperville, Illinois testing facility in a confidential, friendly and professional manner. Call us today!
Handy Resources
Comprehensive Online Resources for Drug Testing
- National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Provides comprehensive information on drug testing and its role in substance use disorder treatment.
- FDA: Drug Testing
Explains the FDA's role and regulations concerning drug testing for consumers.
- PDR.net
Provides detailed drug information and safety updates through a mobile-friendly platform.
- BeSafeRx - FDA
Resource by the FDA to help consumers identify and choose safe online pharmacies.
- SAMHSA: Drug Testing Resources for the Workplace
Resources and guidelines for drug testing in the workplace.
- Drugs.com
Provides drug information, side effects, and interactions for consumers and professionals.
- Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST)
Online version of the DAST to help individuals assess whether they have a drug problem.
- Merck Manuals
Consumer-friendly medical resource providing comprehensive information on a wide array of health topics, including drug testing.
- SAMHSA Store
Provides access to resources and publications on substance use prevention and treatment.
- National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP)
Information on state boards of pharmacy and regulations, including those related to drug testing.
- CDC: Workplace Health Promotion
CDC's resources on substance use and drug testing in the workplace.
- Mayo Clinic: Drug Testing
General information about the procedures and types of drug tests.
- MedlinePlus: Drug Testing
Offers information about various drug tests and their uses in medical diagnosis and treatment.
- University of Rochester Medical Center Health Encyclopedia
Provides a detailed entry on drug testing, including how tests are conducted and what they detect.
- World Health Organization (WHO)
International guidelines and information on public health, including substance abuse and drug testing.
- Healthline: Drug Testing
Consumer health site offering information on how drug tests work and what they look for.
- WebMD: Drug Testing
Provides a patient-oriented overview of drug testing and its purposes.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Provides a vast database of scientific studies, including research on drug testing and its effectiveness.
AI Overview
Overview of STD Testing
Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) testing is a critical component of healthcare, essential for detecting and managing infections transmitted through sexual contact. STD testing is recommended for anyone who is sexually active, as early detection and treatment can prevent serious health consequences and limit the spread of infections to others.
Importance of STD Testing
Regular STD testing is vital because many infections often do not show symptoms immediately, or symptoms may be mild and go unnoticed. Untreated STDs can lead to severe health issues, including infertility, complications during pregnancy, and increased risk of acquiring other STDs, including HIV.
Common Types of STD Tests
- HIV Testing: Performed through blood or saliva samples to detect the presence of HIV antibodies or antigens.
- Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: These bacterial infections are typically tested via urine tests or swabs of the genital area.
- Syphilis: Diagnosed through blood testing, which can detect antibodies produced in response to the infection.
- Herpes: Although no cure exists, testing for herpes involves blood tests or swabs from an active outbreak.
- Hepatitis B and C: Blood tests are used to diagnose these viral infections, which affect the liver.
When to Get Tested
- After Unprotected Sex: It's advisable to get tested if you've had unprotected sexual contact with a new partner or multiple partners.
- If Symptoms Occur: Symptoms such as sores on the genitals, pain during urination, or unusual discharge are indications for testing.
- Regular Screenings: Annual or more frequent STD testing may be recommended for active individuals, especially if they have multiple partners.
What to Expect During STD Testing
The testing process is straightforward, involving a physical examination, the collection of samples (blood, urine, swabs), and sometimes a visual inspection of affected areas. Confidentiality is a cornerstone of STD testing, ensuring privacy and discretion in handling patient information and test results.
Benefits of STD Testing
- Early Detection and Treatment: Allows for timely treatment that can effectively manage symptoms and prevent transmission to others.
- Peace of Mind: Provides reassurance and helps maintain your health and the health of your partners.
- Prevention of Complications: Reduces the risk of the long-term health issues associated with untreated STDs.
Understanding the importance of STD testing and participating in regular screenings can significantly impact personal health and public health outcomes. It is an essential step in responsible sexual health management.
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Local Area Info: Naperville, Illinois
Naperville is a city in DuPage and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. Located 28 miles (45 km) west of Chicago, Naperville was founded in 1831 and developed into the fifth-largest city in Illinois. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 141,853, which was estimated to have increased to 147,682 by 2017.
In a 2010 study assessing cities with populations exceeding 75,000, Naperville was ranked as the wealthiest city in the Midwest and the eleventh wealthiest in the nation. It was ranked among the nation's safest cities by USA Today and Business Insider. Naperville was voted the second-best place to live in the United States by Money magazine in 2006 and it was rated first on the list of best cities for early retirement in 2013 by Kiplinger. In 2015, it was named as one of the most educated large cities in America with populations over 50,000.
In July 1831, Joseph Naper arrived at the west bank of the DuPage River with his family and friends to found what would be known as Naper's Settlement. Among those original settlers were Naper's wife Almeda Landon, his brother John with wife Betsy Goff, his sister Amy with husband John Murray, and his mother Sarah. Their arrival followed a nearly two-month voyage across three Great Lakes in the Naper brothers' schooner, the Telegraph. Also on the journey were several families who remained in the settlement that would become Chicago, including that of Dexter Graves who is memorialized in Graceland Cemetery by the well-known Lorado Taft statue "Eternal Silence" (also known as "the Dexter Graves Monument").