Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lou Malnati’s will host its School’s Out fundraiser for KidsMatter on Thursday, June 4 at 131 W. Jefferson Ave, donating 20% of all sales from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. + featuring student performers from 5 to 8 p.m. Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Naperville School District 203's RISE program shows growing success in helping students access mental health support. Launched in 2019, the program now serves 146 students with improved academic scores, and board members praise its impact (a powerful barrier breaker in addressing mental needs). Naperville News 17
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Anglers enjoyed fishing and wildlife spotting at May Watts Park on May 17 as carp were seen spawning by the north side of the footbridge. Families of all ages learned fishing skills in a quiet setting + embraced the outdoors. Positively Naperville
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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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Downtown Naperville Summer Wine Walk
12-5 p.m. — Downtown Naperville — $60 — Sip and stroll while enjoying curated wine tastings and supporting veterans.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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