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Thursday, June 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Six Naperville teen artists were selected in a city contest to brighten streetlight controller boxes near Naperville Central and Naperville North high schools, with artwork featuring hot air balloons, a waterfall, and seasonal themes (to be installed by June 30). City Clerk Dawn Portner praised the project (highlighting local creative talent) as a way to transform everyday infrastructure into art. Naperville News 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Elgin man, Rocky Ahmedyar, who is accused of ambushing his estranged wife outside a Naperville home and firing a shot that nearly missed her, was denied pretrial release in DuPage County on June 18 and faces charges including attempted first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, aggravated stalking, and a violation of an order of protection with his next court date set for July 14. FOX 32
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, music filled the Naperville Riverwalk as River Sounds kicked off the free summer series organized by the Downtown Naperville Alliance, featuring local jazz led by Mark Cabinian and an opera performance by Sladjana Saric from a boat on the river. The six-week series runs Tuesday nights from mid-June to the end of July—skipping Fourth of July week—to offer families live music and community space. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naperville officials are debating a local tax change to cover a $6.5 million revenue shortfall that will begin on January 1. The city’s financial advisory board recommended a 1% grocery tax while council members also considered a 0.25% home-rule sales tax increase—citing concerns over the effect on SNAP benefits—before filing an ordinance by Oct. 1. Daily Herald
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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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Surf & Turf Cocktail Party
6:30 p.m. — Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse — Reservations recommended — Savor Brazilian flavors and handcrafted cocktails in a vibrant summer celebration.
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Open House at 2741 Gateshead Drive
5-7 p.m. — 2741 Gateshead Drive, Naperville, IL — $679,900 — Explore a beautifully designed home with spacious living areas and a serene backyard retreat.
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