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Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Naperville Park District presents five activities for community engagement and enjoyment in March, including sports programs, golf, senior activities, pottery, and birthday celebrations. Naperville News 17
- ➤ The Conservation Foundation in Naperville received a $360,000 grant from Endeavor Health to enhance its farm-to-pantry program through new equipment and infrastructure improvements, aimed at increasing produce supply for local food pantries. Naperville Sun
- ➤ A historic photo shows downtown Naperville's intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Main Street in the 1890s, highlighting the Slick & Kochly store and the W.W. Wickel drug store. Naperville Sun
- ➤ Julia Mueller opens the first Naperville Chick-fil-A, emphasizing community service and leadership in her approach to business. Naperville News 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Naperville reported a decrease in overall crime in 2024 compared to 2023, with theft being the most common offense, despite a rise in shoplifting and motor vehicle related crimes. Naperville News 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ DeEtta's Bakery in Naperville dedicates one day annually to make and sell paczkis, a Polish doughnut, embracing a tradition that celebrates the pre-Lent season with a variety of fillings. Naperville News 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indian Prairie School District 204 is implementing measures such as staff reductions, fee increases, and potential use of reserves to address projected budget deficits starting in budget year 2027, despite having balanced budgets for the current and following year. Naperville News 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Sophomore guard Maya Pereda scored a career-high 12 points, helping Waubonsie Valley defeat Benet 66-61 in the Class 4A sectional championship. Naperville Sun
- ➤ Waubonsie Valley's boys basketball team defeated Neuqua Valley 70-52 to win a 4A regional title, showcasing a balanced team effort and setting up a semifinal against Benet Academy. Daily Herald
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Love Letters (Women's Month Concert) - Chicago Sinfonietta
Love Letters is a symphonic celebration of women and their achievements. Featuring music by 3 living female composers (including a World Premiere) and 3 historic men (Brahms, Mahler, Mendelssohn), this concert is a jewel box of orchestral favorites. Acclaimed bassoonist Monica Ellis performs Opus Serena, a work honoring tennis star Serena Williams.
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The Matinee Concert Brunch Featuring Live Performances
Derrick Sr. presents a concert brunch featuring live performances by renowned artists including Keith Washington and Tony Terry at the Embassy Suites in Naperville.
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