Daily
Naperville
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Naperville nonprofits invite residents to volunteer this month to support programs in business, food services, senior care, and children and youth initiatives — opportunities that let locals share their talents with groups like SCORE and Meals on Wheels. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville’s Lizzy’s Fund helps senior dogs find loving homes, and local youth volunteers support the nonprofit’s mission. The organization asks residents to consider adopting these devoted pets to give them a fresh start. Positively Naperville
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Naperville Art League announced its 21st annual Public Art Competition, themed 'Legato,' with submissions due April 7 for artists 14 and up; the exhibit will open Tuesday, April 14 at the Naperville Fine Art Center & Gallery, run through May 15, and feature an awards reception Friday, April 24. Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Indian Prairie Educational Foundation will host the annual Inspire Breakfast on Thurs, Mar. 26 at the White Eagle Club starting at 7AM — where over 200 local leaders, businesses, and parents will network before enjoying live music, student art, a full breakfast, and a presentation on IPEF programs. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville Central Debate Team won first place at the Tournament of Champions in their final season, and captain Hannah Leong said the team learned critical thinking and clear communication through lively discussions + debates. The event showed how curiosity and teamwork can transform challenges into valuable skills. Positively Naperville
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Fry Family YMCA is hosting Heart Month classes including Couples Yoga (designed for stress relief and connection), TRX sessions, and Pilates Reformer for core strength; the programs invite residents to boost heart health this February. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Arlene Orr of the Naperville Senior Task Force highlights that regular human connections play a key role in seniors' physical and mental health. She cites findings (from the Harvard study) showing that routine meet-ups and digital calls help reduce isolation. Positively Naperville
-
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.
-
Early Relational Health Summit
8 a.m.–4 p.m. — NIU Naperville Meeting and Conference Center — Registration fee required — Explore nurturing relationships that support child development and family wellbeing.
-
The Windy City Amateur Pickleball Open
2 AM - 5 AM — Sure Shot Pickleball — Check entry fees — Compete in a fun and vibrant pickleball tournament in the heart of Naperville.
-
Author Event with Valerie Bertinelli: Getting Naked
7-9 p.m. — Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College — Pre-registration required — Celebrate the release of Valerie Bertinelli's latest book with a Q&A and photo opportunity.
-
Naperville St. Patrick's Day Parade
10 a.m. — Downtown Naperville Alliance — Free entry — Celebrate Irish culture with vibrant performances and lively parades in downtown Naperville.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Your work is to discover your work and then with all your heart to give yourself to it.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Daily Naperville
Welcome to the Daily Naperville, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Naperville, Illinois community. If you like the Daily Naperville, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Naperville.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Naperville and across Illinois. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Daily Naperville
A free Naperville community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://dailynaperville.com/sitemap