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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Naperville Noon Lions are supporting a Styrofoam recycling event for the city & NEST that will be held on May 10 from 9AM to noon at the Route 59 Metra station, with parking available via 475 Fairway Drive. The event will collect clean, rigid Styrofoam items and additional recyclables like glasses & phones to promote community reuse. Positively Naperville
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cathy Bouchard owns Le Chocolat du Bouchard in downtown Naperville, where the chocolate lounge functions as a bistro, tea shop, party shop, and espresso bar. The business, which opened in 2007 and employs 30 people (with plans to expand to Vegas), has been popular from day one and Cathy will release her book next year. Naperville Sun
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naperville residents have a busy weekend planned from May 2-4 with events at Kreger’s Brat and Sausage Haus serving lunch and grilling on Friday, a resale event at Serendipity Resale Shop supporting local families, live music at Quigley’s Irish Pub, and a performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Brightside Theatre. Saturday offers an Asian Heritage Fest at Mall of India and a Food Truck Festival at Naper Settlement, while Sunday features dining at historic Mesón Sabika and free Century Walk Tours to explore public art — all highlighting a rich variety of community activities. Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 21, District 203 board members received an update from CFO Mike Frances that showed 85.3% of revenue comes from property taxes while state and federal funds decline – corporate personal property replacement taxes dropped to 1.5%. Administrators will unveil the 2025-26 draft budget on May 5 and the board with a citizens advisory committee may suggest changes before adoption in late June. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ DuPage Public Safety Communications has activated its new Fulton automated tornado siren system today to alert communities with fast, reliable warnings directly from the National Weather Service. The upgrade reduces manual steps and improves response times when tornado warnings are issued—boosting local safety. Daily Herald
- ➤ State lawmakers reached a bipartisan compromise on a transit funding bill that will give a central authority more power over CTA—Pace—Metra to avoid a $770M fiscal gap and improve system coordination, including linking schedules so a Naperville train is met by a Pace bus at peak times. Transit leaders from the agencies said they oppose a full merger, while the agreement requires cost cuts, a unified fare card and better oversight to move forward. FOX 32
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Over the Edge, a Canadian urban rappelling company, launched its Altitude Zone at the Westin Hotel in Itasca with thrill-seekers including Naperville mom Sarah Colgan trying the $159 experience on a 180 foot drop — designed for first-time rappellers. The company will offer sessions through October and may add a downtown Chicago location in the future. FOX 32
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Naperville Central coach Andy Nussbaum reached 1,500 wins by beating Plainfield Central in an April 8 softball game and his 758 softball wins plus 746 basketball wins rank eighth in state records+ he said the milestone honors all the players he has coached. Hersey water polo coach Megan Brownley earned her 310th win entering Wednesday’s match and Judson University will break ground this Saturday on the Scislowski Family Football Facility while also dedicating new Flynn Football Offices ahead of a spring game at 1 p.m. Daily Herald
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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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Singles Social Mixer
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Draft Picks — Fun night for singles 30-60 — Connect with new people in a relaxed setting.
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Riverwalk Adult Day Services Outing
1-2 p.m. — Riverwalk Adult Day Services — Free entry — Enjoy an engaging outing that fosters community interaction and well-being.
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I'll Be There For You: Paint and Sip Night
4-6 p.m. — Pinot's Palette — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity and enjoy a fun-filled paint-and-sip experience in Naperville.
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Singles Social Mixer at Spartan Ale House
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Spartan Ale House — Check for ticket info — Engage in a fun evening meeting fellow singles aged 30 to 60.
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