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Wednesday, April 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 2nd of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Twenty-eight local high schoolers were named as candidates for the 2025 U.S. Presidential Scholars program according to the U.S. Department of Education, including 19 from Indian Prairie School District 204 and 6 from Naperville School District 203. The candidates will be reviewed in April and up to 161 students will later be honored for their academic and leadership achievements. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in several Chicago suburbs cast ballots on April 1 to choose village presidents and decide on key local issues, and FOX 32 continued to update live vote counts as ballots were tallied. The updates cover contests in Cook County and surrounding areas such as DuPage and Will counties — with referenda on local government changes and public safety on the ballot. FOX 32
- ➤ Unofficial results from the 2025 Naperville election show that incumbents and select newcomers are set to win four-year terms in races for City Council, two school boards and the Park District Board. Votes from DuPage and Will counties came from mail, early and in-person ballots and final certification is still pending (counts pending). Naperville News 17
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Two 10 week old puppies, Valentino and Valentina, were rescued in Roselle hours before a planned euthanasia on Valentine's Day and now need a loving home that provides a fenced yard — adopters must complete a home check within an hour's drive — to ensure they adjust safely. FOX 32
- ➤ Twelve suburban breweries, including Blind Corner Brewery and Solemn Oath Brewery from Naperville, will launch Links & Drinks—a mini golf promotion that will run from April 7 to 30 and enter players into a prize drawing. California Pizza Kitchen will celebrate its 40th anniversary by returning classic menu items and offering a hidden prize card through May 11, Clara’s in Woodridge will offer throwback specials until April 10, Fogo de Chão will open a new Schaumburg location later this month, and Evanston will host its first Central Street Restaurant Week from April 7 to 13. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four longtime friends are launching a Pickleball Kingdom franchise in Naperville to bring a facility with climate-controlled indoor courts and pickleball programs—coaching, clinics, and tournaments—to meet growing demand, and they said it may open in as little as four months or within a year. Naperville Sun
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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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Beginner Calligraphy Workshop
6:00 – 7:30 PM — Molly’s Cupcakes Naperville — Ticket required — Unleash your creativity at a fun night of learning modern calligraphy.
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