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Sunday, February 22nd, 2026

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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of February.

CULTURE NEWS

  • Retired educator Connie Martin presented quilt codes at Naper Settlement — a method once used to guide freedom seekers — and shared her family legacy that preserves essential Black history. This recent presentation highlights an important connection between local heritage and national history.  Naperville News 17

EDUCATION NEWS

  • District 203 approved bids to update rooms for FACS classes and PLTW sessions at Washington and Kennedy junior high schools this summer — the renovations will remove mobile classrooms at Kennedy to improve safety and expand learning spaces.  Naperville News 17

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 3/5/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 3/7/26

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  • 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.

    Fri, 3/13/26

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  • 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.

    Sat, 3/14/26

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  • Lyfe Jennings Concert

    7-11 p.m. — The Matrix Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional acoustic sounds of Lyfe Jennings and his poignant storytelling.

    Sat, 3/21/26

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

If everyone is thinking the same thing, then no one is thinking.

~ Ryan Holiday

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