Good morning, Naperville.

The Fresh Market is expanding into redeveloping suburbs near Naperville—its eight Chicago-area locations include new stores in Naperville, Northbrook, and Algonquin while future openings are planned at Yorktown Center in Lombard later this year and in Schaumburg in late 2026.

Sen. Patrick Joyce led a push with Illinois horse racing advocates and Decatur officials to urge lawmakers to pass a bill for a new racetrack and gaming facility while an auto racing simulator studio opened in South Barrington to offer immersive racing experiences.

In Naperville a commission approved a townhouse and row house development and Catch 35 closed after 21 years, and a Whole Foods in St. Charles will open on June 25 at 9 a.m.—bringing new retail and dining options.

Naperville City Council voted 8—1 to proceed with a $42,000 study that will examine the electrical impact of a potential data center along the I-88 corridor, with the developer footing the cost while raising questions about significant load growth and environmental stress.

Several councilmembers voiced concerns and cautioned that the study does not guarantee the project’s approval.

Boys and girls ages 7 to 20 raced on Frontenac Road in Naperville Saturday after inspections, weigh-ins, practice runs, and group photos.

The competitors raced in three divisions — Stock, Superstock and Masters — with winners set to qualify for the World Championship race in Akron on July 14.

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.

School of Rock Naperville at Naper Nights

5-10 p.m. — Naper Settlement — Free entry — Experience live performances from the talented House Band as they rock out classic hits in a festive summer atmosphere.

Youth All Skills Volleyball Camp

9 AM - 3 PM — North Central College - Merner Field House — Camp cost includes a t-shirt and lunch daily — Develop volleyball fundamentals and enhance skills in a fun environment.