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Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rubber duck sales for the Riverwalk Duck Race reached a halfway mark—1,015 sold with 1,010 remaining—after beginning on May 1. Duck sculptures will appear downtown starting Monday, June 2, and the race will run along the Riverwalk from the Eagle Street Bridge to the Riverwalk Covered Bridge on Friday, June 6. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville Park District will hold its 18th Kite Fly event at Frontier Sports Complex—located at 3380 Cedar Glade Drive—from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 1. Families will see giant kites flown by pros, live music by Prairie Sky Quintet and the Naperville Municipal Big Band led by Tracy Oliver, and fun games from KidsMatter that feature over 15 countries. Positively Naperville
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Naperville Sunrise will host a Get Acquainted Meet & Greet on May 29 from 5:30-8 p.m. at Quigley’s Irish Pub on East Jefferson in downtown Naperville, and the club, now in its 34th year, will offer opportunities for members to learn about local service projects and upcoming fundraisers such as the St. Paddy’s Day 5K and NaperLights holiday display. Positively Naperville
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Heinen’s grocery store is being built on Chicago Avenue near Naperville Country Club golf course in the former Butera market and is expected to open later this year. The roughly 46,000 square foot store will offer quality products and personal service—its main edge over larger chains. Daily Herald
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Gaurav Gupta Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — Yellow Box — Ticket prices available — Enjoy an evening of thrilling entertainment with Gaurav Gupta.
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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.
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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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