Good morning, Naperville.

Loaves & Fishes Community Services will host its annual Chef Showdown on April 16 in Naperville, where chefs from Hugo Frog Bar & Fish House and Hinsdale’s Vistro Prime will create a three-course meal using locally gathered ingredients.

The event benefits programs that help families get healthy food.

Aura Club and Conventions will soon open in the former Matrix Club building at 808 S.

Route 59. The venue will upgrade its stage, restaurant and security + secure pending permits to host scheduled events.

Actress and New York Times bestselling author Valerie Bertinelli visited North Central College’s Pfeiffer Hall in Naperville recently to discuss her new book Getting Naked: The Quiet Work of Becoming Perfectly Imperfect.

More than 650 attendees received a pre-signed copy and took photos with the actress.

Naperville resident Barbara Blomquist spotlights inspiring histories of female military service for Women’s History Month.

The feature covers roles from nurse to fighter, including accounts from Vietnam, West Africa, and Iraq & encourages recognition of women's contributions in combat and resilience.

The Naperville Career & Networking Center provides career guidance with free webinars, resume help, and job coaching, including an orientation every Tuesday at 9AM and weekly networking and job club sessions for community job seekers (volunteers are welcomed).

Naperville District 203 board voted against reducing its roster of 38 teachers after community input was heard on Monday, March 16.

District officials said they will explore other cost-saving measures to address the projected budget gap for the 2026-27 school year.

Naperville voters appear to have approved a bond referendum for a new indoor aquatics and fitness center at Frontier Sports Complex, based on unofficial results from Tuesday’s primary.

The $120 million measure will fund the facility and parkland acquisitions near Neuqua Valley High School plus 95th Street Library.

The Naperville gardening guide highlights popular houseplants like aloe and spider plants and explains how to repot pups and nurture babies in water (a method that also cleans air); it offers easy care tips for residents and hints these favorites may be named the state houseplant.

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.

Private Lives by Noël Coward

Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., Sundays at 2 p.m. — Meiley-Swallow Hall — Tickets $32 - $37 — Experience the witty chaos of rekindled romance in a classic comedy.

Tai Chi Walking: Find Your Balance

12:00 – 12:30 p.m. — Illinois Shaolin Kung Fu Academy — Cost information not provided — Enhance your balance and confidence through mindful Tai Chi walking practices.