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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Max’s Mission, a local nonprofit supporting suicide loss survivors, is proposing to install four new murals adjacent to the Rothermel Family Skate Facility at Centennial Park with designs by local artist Peter Thaddeus that include mental health symbols + diverse figures. A park board resolution to approve the project and request a $6,200 contribution toward the $41,600 cost will be considered Thursday, and construction could begin this summer with work expected to finish by year’s end. Naperville Sun
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise is hosting a drive-by drop-off for diaper and mom’s essentials from 8 to 10 a.m. on Friday, May 9 at Naperville Country Club to support West Suburban Community Pantry, which serves over 1,000 families in DuPage County + donors may drop items curbside or at the Pantry during its hours Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Dine Naperville will host AAPI Celebration Week from May 16 to May 25 to showcase special menus and daily discounts that focus on Asian flavors and honor Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures in local restaurants — the event follows a successful Restaurant Week that boosted dining traffic across Naperville. Positively Naperville
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naper Settlement opened a new exhibit called 'Selling Kroehler' that shows how innovative marketing helped Kroehler Manufacturing Co. grow into a major furniture business. The exhibit in the Pre-Emption House displays advertising materials—classroom kits and interactive elements that highlight the company’s 130-year history—and will remain on view through December. Naperville Sun
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Naperville School District 203 held a board meeting on May 5 where two new and two returning members took their oaths and planned a new four-year term — the board honored longtime members Kristin Fitzgerald and Donna Wandke for their 12 years of service. In the meeting, members chose Charles Cush as president and Kristine Gericke as vice president by a 6 to 0 vote — both will lead the district as it moves forward. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ National Police Week runs from May 11 to 17 with Naperville set to honor law enforcement on May 15 by holding a tribute at 10 a.m. at the Public Safety Center’s Peace Officer Memorial and a CAPS banquet at 6 p.m.—moreover, NPD staff will host 'Cop on a Rooftop' on May 16 from 5 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at a Dunkin’ on W. Ogden Ave. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Bill Novack is retiring after nearly 34 years as Naperville’s Director of Transportation, Engineering and Development. Andy Hynes will assume his engineering tasks on the Naperville Riverwalk Commission while Jennifer Louden will lead the department. Positively Naperville
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Naperville Central beat Metea Valley 3-0 in a DuPage Valley Conference game on Tuesday when senior Callie Tumility scored two late goals and sophomore Emerson Burke added a penalty kick — the only scoring in the match. 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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