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Thursday, June 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Decorative painted ducks debuted downtown this week as part of the annual summer sculpture series organized by the Downtown Naperville Alliance, featuring 18 sculptures that showcase local themes. The alliance will host the Riverwalk Rubber Duck Race on Friday at 11 a.m. where participants can purchase ducks to support the Naperville Riverwalk Foundation + join a scavenger hunt at local businesses. Daily Herald
- ➤ Four Naperville teens developed Eyerobic, an assistive headband that uses a camera and bone conduction headphones to help visually impaired swimmers stay on course. They plan to test the device on local athletes this summer + use feedback to improve it after gaining global recognition at competitions like the Conrad Challenge. Naperville News 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Nine students from Naperville School District 203, Indian Prairie School District 204 and two additional local teens were named National Merit Scholarship winners. They will receive awards of $500 to $2,000 annually for up to four years of college — winners earned the honor based on high PSAT/NMSQT scores and detailed applications. Naperville News 17
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Patio dining is in full swing as a new list shows 12 suburban restaurants offering outdoor meals in places like Naperville and nearby communities—spots range from old stone houses to decks with river views. Many residents can enjoy lunch or dinner outside now that summer dining has begun—this list gives a clear look at local al fresco options. Daily Herald
- ➤ Chris Grano of Naper Bites interviewed Everdine’s Grilled Cheese owner Kelly Herkert about her creative menu featuring the gyro-inspired Socra-Cheez and a pot roast grilled cheese with homemade horseradish sauce—new specials are released monthly and the eatery is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 am to 8 pm. Naperville News 17
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gar Simers, a 1976 graduate and College of DuPage Athletic Hall of Fame inductee, said he enjoyed the classroom and ball field — reflecting on his long sports career and will be honored Saturday at the DoubleTree Hilton Lisle-Naperville. Former Lancers Mike Panasiuk and Perrion Winfrey earned All-UFL honors — with their teams playing in conference finals Sunday and a championship game set for June 14 in St. Louis on ABC. Daily Herald
TRAVEL NEWS
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Youth All Skills Volleyball Camp
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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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