Good morning, Naperville.

The 33rd Annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive will be held Saturday, May 10 in Naperville to collect food for families served by Loaves & Fishes Community Services—residents are asked to place nonperishable, unexpired items by their mailboxes for pickup—helping meet growing needs amid rising food prices.

70’s band War will perform at Naper Settlement on July 19 as part of the Naper Nights summer concert series to mark the 50th anniversary of their album 'Why Can’t We Be Friends'—they will take the stage from 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. as one of several acts in the lineup.

The Naperville Police Department is accepting applications from current and incoming high schoolers for a free six-week Youth Academy that will begin on Thursday nights starting May 29 at the police station.

The program will offer hands-on demonstrations, classes, and discussions about forensics, police patrols, the canine unit, investigations, and the special response team—spots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis and applications must be submitted by May 21.

Registration is underway for the free 2025 Illinois Premier Boys State and Illini Girls State programs in Naperville, offering leadership training and summer camp experiences for high school juniors entering their senior year.

Boys State will run June 7 through June 13 with a May 16 deadline and Girls State will run June 15 through June 21 with a May 23 deadline (space is limited).

Restaurants in the suburbs are still taking reservations for Easter brunch this weekend—offering simple menus and drink specials—and local spots such as Naperville’s Tapville Social serve brunch from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

DeKalb won 11-1 Tuesday at DeKalb High School as pitcher Brodie Farrell struck out 12 in six innings while five errors by Naperville North helped fuel eight fourth-inning runs—tying the series at 1-1.

The Barbs returned to form after earlier setbacks and built a strong lead early in the game.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Heinen’s Naperville Open Interview Event

10 a.m.-3 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Naperville — Free entry — Explore exciting career opportunities at Heinen’s as they prepare to open their new store.

Masquerade Jubilee: A Decade of Dreams Gala

5:30-8:00 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Free entry — Celebrate a decade of community impact with live music, auctions, and a festive masquerade theme.