Tuesday, March 10th, 2026
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 10th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Islamic Center of Naperville Youth partnered with Islamic Relief USA to pack 20,000 meals during Ramadan at its center, where over 120 local volunteers helped prepare Iftar packages for families in need. This event showcased Naperville’s strong community spirit. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Veterans are invited to attend the monthly Veterans Rally Point at the Naperville VFW, held every first Tuesday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — government partners provide help with VA benefits, healthcare enrollment, and daily support for Veterans and their spouses. Positively Naperville
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Colbert Custom Framing in Naperville offers studio sessions where customers learn expert techniques to protect and display cherished items, and visitors may drop in or book a consultation at 1842 Centre Point Circle during March to enjoy a 50% discount on every other custom framing order. Positively Naperville
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local groups host St. Patrick’s Day events this week, starting with an Irish Mass at St. Thomas the Apostle Church tomorrow (Prelude at 6:30 p.m.), then a 5K race, parade, pub festivities on Saturday and Tuesday, and a head-shaving fundraiser on March 20 for childhood cancer research. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Actress and bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli will be at Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College this Friday, March 13, to discuss her new book Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect — a presentation, Q&A and photo line sponsored by Anderson’s Bookshop will start at 7 p.m. Naperville News 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indian Prairie School District 204 may hire a consultant to measure academic return on investment by reviewing hundreds of initiatives for costs and student outcomes; the proposed $175,000 contract awaits a school board vote on March 23 + analysis could start in April. Naperville News 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ JA Haselhorst, DDS in Naperville improved patient care with new power lift chairs that help patients stand and a permanent ramp that ensures safe access. The changes promise more comfort and shorter wait times during visits. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Endeavor Health is recruiting therapy dogs for its animal-assisted therapy program at Edward Hospital and Elmhurst Memorial Hospital with pre-screening tests Friday, April 24 and Saturday, April 25 at Edward Hospital (801 S. Washington St.) and training on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 while applications are online. Naperville News 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Benet Academy advanced to the super-sectionals after guard Perry Tchiegne Wandji sealed the win over Bolingbrook with a key defensive play and a one-handed slam dunk on March 9 — the Bulls will take on new opponents at Northern Illinois University on Monday night. Naperville News 17
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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.
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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.
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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.
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