Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 3rd of June.
Good morning, Naperville.
Today, downtown Naperville has 18 giant duck sculptures on display for the Riverwalk Duck Race fundraiser — presented by the Downtown Naperville Alliance and Castle Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram to benefit the Riverwalk Foundation; more than 1,465 rubber duck numbers have already been sold as the race will begin Friday, June 6 from the Eagle Street Bridge with sales ending June 5.
ComEd raised its electricity supply rate to about 10 cents per kilowatt-hour on June 1, increasing customers' monthly bills by roughly $10.60.
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul filed a complaint in April over flawed auction rules that led to the price hike — the new rate will stay in effect until October.
Former WNBA star and Naperville native Candace Parker presented her autobiography 'The Can-Do Mindset' at downtown Naperville’s Wentz Concert Hall on Saturday and signed books for fans.
She detailed her basketball journey and challenges—sharing personal stories from her rise in sports that resonated with the local audience.
Naperville North freshman Connor Potterton was awarded the inaugural U4Uganda Ambassador Scholarship by local nonprofit U4Uganda; he began fundraising at age 7 to send solar lights and desks to Ugandan schools+ he will join nine other missionaries this summer on a mission trip to build desks and visit schoolchildren.
At a May 29 meeting, the Naperville Public Utilities Advisory Board reviewed studies that compared IMEA’s and ComEd’s rates and market stability to see what might happen if the city does not renew its contract—experts warned that shifting price trends and a complex procurement process could lead to challenges if Naperville went solo. The board had earlier recommended extending the contract with a narrow 4-3 vote to support its renewable energy efforts.
Naperville city council is reviewing potential plans for a data center along I-88 as the developer will reimburse the city for a study on electricity demands and the utility has contracted ICF Resources for a network interconnection study.
Mayor Scott Wehrli said the corridor is a significant redevelopment opportunity—though some council members worry about high utility loads and few job benefits.
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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.
Frontier Days Festival
Various times — Recreation Park — Free entry — Celebrate with free entertainment, carnival rides, and one of the region's largest Fourth of July parades.
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