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Saturday, March 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 50 high school students from Naperville School District 203 picked free prom dresses at a recent event organized by nine local moms. The Dress Up 203 program partnered with local boutiques—Peaches donated 87 dresses—and provided an on-site alterations team to help students achieve a perfect fit for prom night. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Turning Pointe Autism Foundation in Naperville will mark Autism Awareness Month in April with events such as a City Council proclamation on April 2, a Kendra Gives Back sale at Downtown Naperville, a celebrity bartending event at Go Brewing on April 10, and fundraisers through local car dealerships, KidSnips haircuts, and restaurant promotions. Local businesses and organizations are backing the effort — 20% of sales and 100% of tips at key events will benefit the foundation — to support educational programs and services for individuals with autism. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville residents have a busy weekend with early voting at the Municipal Center open daily until Election Day on April 1, the final farewell to school crossing guards on Friday, and Spring Break starting March 31 for local schools. Additional events include a Vietnam War Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Park at 10:30 on Saturday — a Friday Night Fish Fry at Judd Kendall VFW, North Central College musical performances, and Memorial Day Parade sign-ups open through May 1. Positively Naperville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Eight candidates are running for four city council seats in Naperville and are focusing on public safety and needed infrastructure improvements — incumbents and new faces propose ideas to address a $6.1 million grocery tax shortfall, delay costly projects, and explore renewable energy and safer bike and pedestrian paths. These candidates aim to keep the city safe and maintain quality services while seeking ways to boost revenue without raising taxes. Daily Herald
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Three Chicago suburbs, including Naperville, Clarendon Hills, and Hinsdale were named among Niche's top 50 Best Places to Live in America. Naperville ranked highest in Illinois at No. 23 with strong schools and a family-friendly vibe — Clarendon Hills and Hinsdale made the list at No. 25 and No. 29. FOX 32
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Round Table Leader To Leader
5-7 p.m. — The Matrix Club — Free entry — Gather with leaders to share insights and elevate your leadership skills.
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Easter Egg Hunt & Brunch
10 AM – 4 PM — Cantigny — Parking $16 — Celebrate Easter with egg hunts, crafts, and a delicious brunch buffet.
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Easter Brunch Celebration
11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. — DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel & Conference Center Chicago-Downers Grove — $67-$77 Adults, $37-$47 Kids — Celebrate Easter with a festive brunch, bottomless mimosas, and fun activities for the whole family.
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FUJIFILM Birding Photowalk
4-6 p.m. — Whalon Lake — Free entry — Discover the joys of birdwatching while testing FUJIFILM gear and enjoy a free photo print of your best shot.
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