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Wednesday, March 5th, 2025

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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 5th of March.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Megan Lynch has been appointed as the new executive vice president of advancement at Loaves & Fishes Community Services, succeeding Nancy Wiersum.  Naperville News 17
  • Loaves & Fishes Community Services' drivers logged nearly 68,000 miles in 2024 to enhance food rescue operations and distributions, significantly increasing the amount of food recovered and people served.  Positively Naperville

CRIME NEWS

  • Three individuals were arrested on firearm charges at the Topgolf in Naperville within a month, marking a resurgence in gun-related incidents after a period of quiet.  Naperville Sun

EDUCATION NEWS

  • An online forum for Indian Prairie School District 204 board candidates, hosted by the League of Women Voters of Naperville and the Indian Prairie Parents’ Council, will take place on March 6 to discuss their views ahead of the April 1 election.  Naperville Sun
  • Chaithrika Sripathi, a freshman from Naperville North High School, won the American Legion Department of Illinois Annual State High School Oratorical Scholarship Contest, earning a $2,000 college scholarship.  Positively Naperville

LIFESTYLE NEWS

  • Avocado Theory, an avocado-themed restaurant offering a variety of healthy, vegan, and gluten-free options, is set to open in Naperville this spring, promising over 70 dishes centered around the popular fruit.  Naperville News 17

SPORTS NEWS

  • In the Class 4A Illinois Wesleyan Supersectional, Danyella Mporokoso scored 32 points for Waubonsie Valley against Alton, but despite her performance, they were defeated 67-62.  Naperville Sun

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Thu, 3/13/25

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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.

    Thu, 3/13/25

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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.

    Sun, 3/30/25

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