Saturday, April 19th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cheesecake Factory will open on June 17 this summer at Naperville’s Block 59, located at 428 S State Route 59, and will be the chain’s sixth restaurant in Illinois. Its menu will include over 250 items with more than 30 cheesecake flavors available. Naperville News 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Naperville Unit District 203 school board will vote on Monday on a plan that uses block scheduling at high schools and modified block at middle schools. The plan allows for a review of school start and end times by a committee meeting three times between May 1 and June 12 — officials said the change comes after community debate and teacher union discussions. Daily Herald
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naperville City Council approved a new three-year contract with the union representing police officers — the contract gives a retroactive 7% raise effective January 1 and plans for 8% and 3% increases in the following years. It also includes an annual $4,250 bonus for officers with at least 25 years of service — education stipends and modest changes to the medical plan are part of the deal at a total cost of about $3.17 million. 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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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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Fur-Ever Zen Yoga
11 AM — ADOPT Training for A Sound Beginning — Registration required — Experience a unique yoga session paired with adorable puppies and aerial yoga options.
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La Buena Vida Wine Club Dinner
7-10 p.m. — Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant — $79 per person — Indulge in Latin American flavors paired with exquisite wines at an exclusive evening dining experience.
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