Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Naperville.
The Naper Settlement Farmers Market returns for its second summer run each Tuesday from July 1 to September 23 operating from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.—offering fresh produce, flowers, coffee, food truck fare and live bluegrass music.
The market also features hands-on agricultural education sessions on topics like water bath canning, homemade bread and natural skincare.
Naperville Fire Department responded to a house fire on the 1800 block of Syracuse Ave on Friday at 2:40 p.m. with homeowners and pets evacuating safely while crews spent over an hour putting out the blaze—yet the building was declared uninhabitable and damage exceeded $300,000 as the cause remains under investigation.
A Chicago man accused of holding a gun to a mail carrier in DuPage County as part of a check theft scheme was released until his next court date—June 5—as officials said.
The Chicago man—Antwan Kelsor, 22—was held without bond in DuPage County after he allegedly held a postal worker at gunpoint during a check theft scheme, while his co-defendant Maurice Deloach was released with a June 5 court date.
Naperville City Council approved T-Mobile’s request on May 6 to move its cell phone tower from the water tower at 1301 Clyde Drive to a new 190-foot freestanding tower nearby—this change follows a 2018 ordinance ending the long-term lease on city equipment amid resident concerns about property values and radiofrequency emissions.
Lincoln Property Co. has proposed a 90-unit residential development near the Growing Place garden center that would include 34 two-story townhouses and 56 three-story row houses on more than 8 acres just beyond the busy East Ogden Avenue corridor.
The plan, which features infrastructure improvements and 30% open space, will be reviewed by Naperville’s planning commission on May 21 as the company seeks annexation of the site.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Gaurav Gupta Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Yellow Box — Ticket prices available — Enjoy an evening of thrilling entertainment with Gaurav Gupta.
Makin' Strides for Strays 5k & Family Fest
9 AM – 1 PM — City of Aurora- Phillips Park Zoo — Registration fee applies — Celebrate community and support animal welfare with a fun-filled family fest and 5k run.
Object Oriented Analysis and Design Using UML Training
All day — Illinois Safety CPR - Naperville — $2090 — Enhance your software development skills with expert-led UML training.
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