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Naperville
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Naperville native Rima Ziuraitis will be honored today by the American Red Cross for her work as a combat medic in Ukraine. She will be recognized at the Hilton Chicago before returning later this month to continue her humanitarian mission+support those in need. Naperville News 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A student-led vaping prevention initiative at Waubonsie Valley HS reduced tobacco and drug offenses from 45 to 30 between last year and this year during Monday night’s board meeting — administrators plan to add a new 'Not on Tobacco' program for extra support. This effort uses an online course by the American Lung Association to shift responses from punishment to education. Naperville News 17
- ➤ The Indian Prairie School District 204 board approved a new four-year teachers’ contract through 2030 that raises starting pay and ties later increases to inflation—if revenue drops, the contract can be reviewed after two years while adding planning time and recruitment support for educators. Naperville News 17
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naperville residents can get free finished compost on Sat, May 9 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at two sites — 2601 Wolf’s Crossing Road and 180 Fort Hill Drive — and must bring buckets; they may take up to 20 gallons on a first-come basis. Positively Naperville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naperville 203's FY27 budget proposal presented on May 4 cuts the structural deficit from $12.4 million to nearly $4 million. Board review meetings are set for May 18, June 1, and June 15 (with a public hearing then) as the district shifts to stricter long-term fiscal discipline. Naperville News 17
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Food Safety and Inspection Service reported a recall of frozen pizzas sold at Walmart and Aldi because the dry milk powder may be contaminated with salmonella. Residents in Naperville should check labels (which list lot codes) and return or discard the affected products. FOX 32
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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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Tacoville 2026
5 p.m. – 8 p.m. — Naper Settlement — Single-day tickets or full weekend pass — Enjoy incredible Latin food, live music, and refreshing drinks all weekend long.
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