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Naperville
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Beidelman Furniture, the oldest business in DuPage County, will close its doors on Apr. 29 as owner Lana Heitmanek cites rising property values and financial challenges (the store has operated since 1861). ABC7 Chicago
- ➤ Painted Tree Boutiques closed Tuesday in Naperville, leaving vendors with 10 days to pack up. Many small business owners who relied on the store face uncertainty as they plan to shift to similar marketplaces nearby — some already eye the Rustic Fox in North Aurora. Naperville News 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five Naperville robotics teams from Indian Prairie School District 204 will travel to St. Louis next week to compete in the VEX Robotics World Championship starting April 21 — the largest event of its kind where teams earn points through various skill awards. Naperville News 17
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PUMA Naperville Women's Half Marathon & 5K
12 AM-12 PM — Benedetti-Wehrli Stadium — Registration required — Celebrate athleticism and community with a scenic half marathon and 5K in beautiful Naperville.
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Fireside Chat with Best-Selling Author Dashka Slater
7-8:30 p.m. — Naperville Public Library - 95th Street Library — Free entry — Engage in a thought-provoking discussion with NYT bestselling author on her book 'Accountable'.
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Holistic Health Fair
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Early Bird tickets available — Explore natural wellness and holistic practices to enhance your well-being.
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Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Rock Legends
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Tickets required — Experience the magic of timeless rock anthems by Queen and more under candlelight.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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