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Naperville
Tuesday, May 5th, 2026
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Registration for the WDSRA pickleball tournament is open for a community day at Armstrong Park in Carol Stream on Sunday, June 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The event supports Special Olympics and Adaptive Athletics programs and will feature games, live music, food, and prizes (online signup required). Positively Naperville
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Angeli’s Italian Restaurant and Catering celebrated its 30th anniversary on May 1 at 1478 E. Chicago Avenue, marking decades of family-run service and loyal staff. The restaurant plans to launch its new sister concept Fat Tony’s later this year. Positively Naperville
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, June 5, 2026, rubber ducks will be dropped in the DuPage River during the Riverwalk Duck Race, and 25 painted animal sculptures will soon appear downtown to celebrate Dog Days of Summer + a map of sculpture locations will be posted by late May. Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Naperville nonprofit Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA honored 71 educators and administrators from Naperville, Aurora, Oswego, and Plainfield on Sunday, May 3 at Lincoln Junior High School+ the event featured cultural presentations including lamp lighting, student research displays and gift presentations as part of Teacher Appreciation Week. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Macy Fleury, a Naperville North graduate, chose North Central College to continue her track career while studying physical therapy. She was honored as 2026 Outstanding Major in Exercise Science and Outstanding Senior — a recognition that highlights her promising academic journey. Positively Naperville
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A Naperville dental office explains that teeth help maintain jaw structure and prevent bone loss, and they recommend dental implants over dentures when extractions are needed — residents can call for a free consultation to explore treatment options. Positively Naperville
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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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Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Hans Zimmer
8:30-9:30 PM — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Ticket pricing varies — Experience the magic of live orchestral music in a candlelit atmosphere featuring iconic scores by Hans Zimmer.
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Alive and Well: New Colony Six Live
7:30-11:59 p.m. — Wentz Concert Hall & Fine Arts Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the captivating rock and pop sounds of Chicago's beloved New Colony Six.
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