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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Positively Naperville
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Naperville-based Black Willow Lawn Care owner Sean Sampson said his business offers regular residential mowing in Naperville, Aurora, Bolingbrook & Plainfield using a Google Business Profile with 10 five‐star reviews to attract new clients. He started the company after working in janitorial roles and overcoming an ankle injury, and he uses scheduling software to send quotes while aiming to grow revenue to $200K by hiring employees and moving to office management. Naperville Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Naperville News 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Naperville News 17
- ➤ 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). Positively Naperville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Naperville Park District is asking residents to share their feedback on using Centennial Park’s ice rinks and volleyball courts — an online survey runs until April 25. The survey will help officials decide if the park amenities need new locations or if the basin should be turned into a native planting area. Naperville Sun
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ 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. Daily Herald
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, April 14, Naperville Central beat Naperville North 8-3 when senior catcher Riley Silvers hit three home runs and threw out a runner on a suicide squeeze—her key plays helped the team rally from a 3-1 deficit. Naperville Sun
- ➤ 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. Daily Herald
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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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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.
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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.
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