Good morning, Naperville.

Over the weekend, Feed the Need! returned to Benedictine University to pack over 400,000 nutrient-dense meals for Feed My Starving Children.

Nearly 400 volunteers joined shifts to prepare meals aimed at feeding over 1,000 children daily for a year while also donating items to Loaves & Fishes Community Services.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House opened Monday at Block 59, welcoming its first guests in a dining room that seats about 330 and an atrium offering outdoor dining—its menu features signature sizzling steaks, seafood, and desserts—and is open daily from 4 p.m.

Billy Elton will perform a benefit concert at Neuqua Valley High School Auditorium on Friday, March 13 at 7:30 p.m. to support memorial funds honoring cherished teachers; the band (celebrating Billy Joel and Elton John) has helped raise over $26,000 for local scholarships.

Local author Nancy Goodfellow will speak at Anderson's Bookshop on Saturday, March 21 to mark World Down Syndrome Day.

Her debut novel Special examines friendship between peers with and without disabilities - her daughter will interview her, and Moose and Me Bakery will offer themed cookies.

Illinois CPA Society is accepting scholarship applications for accounting students for the 2026-2027 academic year; upper-level students must apply by April 1 while community college students and incoming freshmen have until May 8 to apply at eligible Illinois schools.

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.

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.

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.