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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Naperville remembers Miss Bev Eigenberg—admired as a champion for children—who founded Creative Nursery School and dedicated 30 years to early childhood education; her legacy spans local classrooms and international service in Slovakia. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Naperville Park District announced five spring activities planned for May to get residents outdoors. The events will include paddleboat, kayak and paddleboard rides at the Paddleboat Quarry starting Saturday May 10 — student summer memberships at Fort Hill Fitness available until June 30, ongoing golf lessons at Springbrook and Naperbrook, dance auditions on Tuesday May 27 for ages 6-18, and beginner archery programs. Naperville News 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A photo from about 1900 shows two downtown Naperville stores at Washington Street and Jefferson Avenue, with the Scherer & Yost store offering appliances, housewares and hardware and the M.B. Hosler store selling sundries such as lamps and cloth — the image is provided by Naper Settlement. Naperville Sun
- ➤ Downtown Naperville will welcome the annual 'Splashing into Summer' event starting Monday, June 2 when 18 painted duck sculptures are installed above water to celebrate summer art. A map of sculpture locations will be available in May and a rubber duck race on Friday, June 6 will take place in the DuPage River to benefit the Riverwalk Foundation. Positively Naperville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four days after a ransomware attack hit DuPage County computers at 2:30 a.m. Monday, officials said that county services like the sheriff’s office, circuit clerk’s office and courthouse kept working thanks to thorough planning + the FBI and U.S. Secret Service are investigating while no data breach has been confirmed. Naperville Sun
- ➤ Naperville will launch its annual free curbside bulk brush collection program next week with pickups on May 4th, 11th, 18th, 26th and June 1st to help residents clean up their yards. Brush must be neatly piled on the parkway and follow size guidelines—branches should be between 3 and 8 feet long and no more than 6 inches in diameter—while residents can check the city’s map for their assigned week. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Ashfaq Syed will be sworn in on Sunday, May 4 as the first Indian American and Muslim on the Naperville City Council — he has served on local boards and built a career in finance during his eight years of Naperville residency. Naperville News 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Paws for a Cause Vet Care moved from Lisle to a new facility at 1620 Bond St in Naperville that covers 16,000 square feet—designed to expand affordable pet care services. The clinic will hold a grand opening with a ribbon-cutting by the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15. Naperville Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Merrick Sullivan, a senior leader on the Benet baseball team, leads with strong hitting and a team-first attitude—he is guiding his team through the sectional. He will attend Ithaca College to continue playing baseball while earning a degree. Naperville Sun
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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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