Naperville Local News – Saturday, January 3rd, 2026

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Saturday, January 3rd, 2026

Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of January.

COMMUNITY NEWS

➤ Naperville will see a park bond referendum for $120 million to fund an indoor pool and trails, a new police mental health unit, Riverwalk and housing projects beginning construction, a superintendent change at IPSD, and two restaurants opening at Block 59; details continue ahead of the election. Naperville News 17
➤ Naperville resident Maureen O’Hara won $18,000 on Wheel of Fortune on Thursday while outscoring two competitors and advancing to the bonus round, though she missed extra prize money. Her family hosted a watch party at her home after the airing. Naperville News 17

NAPERVILLE EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

Phantom in Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Madden Theatre — $32 - $37 — Experience a hauntingly beautiful musical adaptation of the classic tale set beneath the Paris Opera House.

Sat, 1/10/26

Saturday, January 10th, 2026
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Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience Coldplay's music reimagined by a string quartet under candlelight.

Sun, 2/1/26

Sunday, February 1st, 2026
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NAPERVILLE REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

NAPERVILLE JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

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No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

NAPERVILLE ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.

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