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Friday, January 30th, 2026

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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Mesón Sabika in Naperville was named one of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S. by OpenTable today — owner Hossein Jamali expressed gratitude for the honor as the historic estate continues to charm diners with its shared tapas and lush ambiance.  Naperville News 17

EDUCATION NEWS

  • North Central College will welcome its first cohort for the Master’s Entry to Nursing Practice program this fall. The CCNE accredited two year program requires applications by April 1 and August 1 with courses starting Aug. 26 at the Dr. Myron Wentz Center for Health Sciences and Engineering.  Positively Naperville
  • Naperville middle schooler Benjamin Kwack won the Cricket Magazine art contest for kids aged 9 to 14 with his creative design 'rocket kicks' that uses simple shading + colors to transform a fancy footwear prompt; he has been recognized multiple times at Kennedy Junior High.  Naperville News 17

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • This weekend, Naperville Restaurant Week offers prix-fixe menus and discounts at local restaurants from Jan. 23 to Feb. 8. Kreger’s Brats hosts dining Friday and Saturday (located at 606 N. Ellsworth) while Rosie’s Home Cookin’ opens its new CityGate Centre diner Saturday and Mesón Sabika provides Sunday bar specials.  Positively Naperville

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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

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  • 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.

    Sun, 2/8/26

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  • 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.

    Tue, 2/17/26

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  • 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.

    Fri, 2/20/26

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REAL ESTATE

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