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Thursday, April 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Naperville was ranked as the best city to live in America for the second year in a row by Niche, beating out The Woodlands, Cambridge, Arlington, and Irvine — and it also led in rankings for cities to buy a house, raise a family, and for good public schools. Mayor Scott Wehrli said the awards show how local services work together to keep Naperville a great place to live. Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naperville Park Board officials are reviewing two public art proposals for the Riverwalk, one featuring a spring interactive lightscape near the Dandelion Fountain that will run for a week in April—another proposes 18 duck sculptures for a summer display with details still being finalized. The proposals will require formal approvals, and further information will be shared at an upcoming meeting. Naperville News 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Christine Igoe was unanimously appointed by the IPSD 204 school board on Monday night and will serve as assistant superintendent for student services starting July 1, replacing Christina Sepiol who retires on June 30. Igoe brings experience from Naperville School District 203 and other roles to guide efforts supporting special needs students and managing student records. Naperville News 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naperville Park District is holding seasonal prescribed burns at many parks this spring to clear invasive species and help native plants grow—burns are timed with weather and plant cycles to avoid disrupting waterfowl nesting. Neighbors in West Wind and Countryside asked why some burns are limited to the north sides of ponds, and officials say those areas have better fuel for a successful burn. Positively Naperville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naperville residents can now send a text to 911 during emergencies as DuPage County introduces text-to-911—this service works on all major carriers but does not accept photos, videos, or emojis, and officials still advise calling when possible. Naperville News 17
- ➤ On March 27, the city and Naperville Riverwalk Commission broke ground on the Eagle Street Gateway project to upgrade safety, accessibility and hospitality along the riverwalk; Rep. Bill Foster and Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s offices backed the effort and Baumgartner Construction will complete work in 180 days — visitors can still access the route at Eagle Street south of Farmer’s Plaza. Daily Herald
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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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Tonal Transformation (Season Finale)
Chicago Sinfonietta’s "Tonal Transformation" unfolds May 9-10 with two Chicago premieres: Brittany J. Green’s In the Beginning and Adolphus Hailstork’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone—written for and performed by globally acclaimed soloist Timothy McAllister. Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony concludes the evening.
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Build a Bouquet - Mother's Day Weekend
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Downtown Naperville — Ticketed event — Create a beautiful bouquet for mom while exploring local businesses and enjoying surprises at each stop.
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