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Naperville
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Naperville is set to offer a free finished compost giveaway on Saturday, May 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents may pick up to 20 gallons at 91st/Wolf’s Crossing & the Public Works Service Center if they bring their own containers. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Residents can donate unwanted shoes at local DSW stores (Naperville, Bolingbrook, Oakbrook) or organize neighborhood drives to help children in need, with contributions supporting Soles4Souls locally and Afrikicks overseas. The program offers 50 reward points per pair and a $100 donation provides three pairs of sneakers. Positively Naperville
- ➤ On Wednesday, May 6, Loaves & Fishes broke ground on Hub 2.0 — an expansion to grow its Aurora facility from 30,000 sqft to 62,000 sqft and serve three times as many people through a $15 million Nourish Together campaign, with completion in early 2027. FOX 32
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Colbert Custom Framing offers a unique custom framing experience with expert design guidance in an open, light-filled studio at 1842 Centre Point Circle, where residents can receive $5 off every $25 spent on orders. The studio is open 10AM–6PM Monday–Friday and 9AM–5PM Saturday (appointments also available). Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Naperville's IPSD board member Justin Karubas will resign May 24 after 13 years of service to focus on his health following an epilepsy diagnosis and his child's graduation. The board seeks a successor with applications due May 13 and an appointment planned for May 28. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naperville residents Dave Masa and his wife Vickie are urging lawmakers to require radon testing in all schools, with tests mandated by 2029 if Senate Bill 2438 passes. The couple, who have spent 35 years testing homes, hope the law will safeguard 2 million public school children and staff. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Naperville has implemented a new enforceable e-bike ordinance for young riders that requires riders be at least 16, bans sidewalk and Riverwalk riding, and limits trail speeds to 15 mph — measures designed to reduce accidents and keep children safer, with parents urged to review these rules. 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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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life and you will call it fate.
~ Carl Jung
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