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Wednesday, June 25th, 2025

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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • On Tuesday, DuPage County officials awarded a total of $711,336 in grants through the Small Agency Grant Program to 32 nonprofits, including a $30,000 award to Carol Stream’s Repeat Boutique—known for offering free shopping every three months to families in need. The funding from American Rescue Plan Act earnings will help these groups expand services in areas such as housing, economic development, and health.  Daily Herald

BUSINESS NEWS

  • A new restaurant called The George will open later this year in downtown Naperville at the former Bev’s location on 245 S. Washington St, offering modern American tavern fare and nodding to local history including George Laird. The restaurant, led by co-owners (Will Cullen and Dave Miller), will serve lunch and dinner with classic dishes and feature a 19th-century-inspired design.  Naperville News 17

EDUCATION NEWS

  • The Naperville 203 Board of Education approved $7 million in improvements at Kennedy Junior High School on June 16th, which will replace outdoor pod classrooms and modernize indoor spaces. Project plans—set to go to bid this fall—signal that renovations will begin next summer.  Naperville News 17

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Mon, 6/30/25

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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.

    Wed, 7/2/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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