Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 22nd of May.
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🏘️ Community
Memorial Day weekend in Naperville offers a full slate of events starting with Kreger’s Brats on Friday (10AM-3PM) at 606 N.
Ellsworth, Centennial Beach opening Saturday (11AM) at 500 W. Jackson Ave, and the Memorial Day Parade on Monday (10:30AM) downtown.
The Naperville Fire Department held its annual Fallen Firefighters Memorial Thursday morning at Firemen’s Memorial Park, honoring fallen firefighters and EMS Chief Doug Erwin with tributes from Fire Chief Puknaitis and Mayor Wehrli — as community members laid a wreath at the Ladder of Light statue in a 15-year tradition.
🎓 Education
Naperville School District 203 is set to consider a policy that will restrict app-based rideshares during school hours.
The board will review the proposal, which allows one-time waivers for special cases, at its meeting on Monday, June 1.
🏥 Health
City crews inspect mosquito traps, remove standing water & treat ponds, marshes, and catch basins to limit breeding while residents are advised to wear protective clothing and apply repellent; trap testing and safe, low-volume spraying will continue through summer to guard against West Nile Virus.
🎉 Naperville Events
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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.
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.
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.
Downtown Naperville Summer Wine Walk
12-5 p.m. — Downtown Naperville — $60 — Sip and stroll while enjoying curated wine tastings and supporting veterans.
Guys and Dolls Musical
7:30 p.m. — Naperville Central High School Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the classic musical featuring gamblers, missionaries, and unforgettable songs.
Naper Nights - Ozzy Osbourne and AC/DC Tributes
5-10 p.m. — Naper Settlement — Ticket information pending — Enjoy a night of thrilling tribute performances to legendary rock icons.
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