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Saturday, February 28th, 2026

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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Naperville Park District has named its new green space Plank Road Park after the historic plank road that once served local farmers. The park, featuring a playground, shelter, and walkway, was named after a 60-day feedback period and will open in late 2027.  Naperville News 17

HEALTH NEWS

  • Naperville wedding planner Laura Panozzo, who is battling stage 4 breast cancer, is hosting a Wedding Expo and fundraiser today at The Crawford (119 Shuman Blvd.) from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The event will support breast cancer research and her business and feature over 70 local vendors.  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

Focus is saying no to good ideas.

~ Sam Altman

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