Good morning, Naperville.

William Grover Latshaw was one of Naperville's first foot-route mail carriers who walked more than 200,000 miles along Washington Street and the West Side, delivering mail for 42 years before retiring in 1950.

Naperville Restaurant Week runs Jan.

23-Feb. 8 with prix-fixe menus at local eateries. Kreger’s Brats serves flavors (10AM-3PM) on Fri and Sat; NCC hosts a 7:30PM jazz recital at Madden Theatre, and Rosie’s Home Cookin’ opens a new diner at CityGate Centre on Saturday.

Restaurant Week runs today through Feb.

8 at local eateries, offering a specially priced 3-course meal at Morton’s in Freedoms Commons + supporting local businesses and helping diners stretch their budgets. Organizers say the event boosts community revenue and celebrates Naperville’s dining scene.

Downtown Naperville statues wore colorful, handmade scarves this week during a cold spell; each scarf carried a handwritten note inviting neighbors to take one if needed and leave one if not.

The kind gesture brightened a chilly day and reminds locals to spread kindness.

Women’s boutique Francesca’s announced it will close its shops nationwide, including the Naperville store at 25 W.

Jefferson Ave after 15 years of service. Inventory is now being liquidated — the store’s closing date remains undecided.

Metra is reducing its train schedule today as extreme cold lowers speeds on all lines (extra staff will manage any issues).

Commuters should check metra.com for alternate schedules to stay updated.

Naperville residents are advised by the American Red Cross to follow 10 cold-weather safety tips to avoid frostbite and hypothermia as Arctic air brings dangerous low temperatures.

The guidance, released Jan. 22, urges proper layering, safe heating practices and checking on neighbors.

On Jan. 21, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended a four-story condo proposal at 222 S.

Mill St in downtown Naperville & Lakewest Custom Homes plans to raze a 1966 office building & the proposal will move to city council for a final vote.

North Central College celebrated a strong fall season with women's soccer and tennis achieving perfect records, men's cross country capturing its 51st title, football headed to the national semifinals, and women's triathlon winning a fourth national championship.

Local residents are invited to watch winter sports at the campus (Naperville's institution).

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.

Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons

6:30-7:30 p.m. — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience Vivaldi's masterpieces illuminated by candlelight in a stunning venue.

Chicago: Workshop Series for Leaders

8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. — NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center — $395 per workshop or $1,185 for all three — Develop essential leadership skills through engaging and practical workshops.

2026 IASN Annual Conference

8 AM – 3 PM — NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center — Registration details to come — A must-attend event for school nurses looking to elevate their knowledge and advocacy.