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Friday, July 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Naperville’s A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter expanded its Community Clinic to offer treatment for minor illnesses and injuries, vaccines, wellness exams, and spay and neuter surgeries—making pet care more affordable with discounts for veterans, people with disabilities, and those on benefits. The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is also running a half-off dog adoption fee promotion through July. Naperville News 17
- ➤ This weekend in Naperville, volunteers help Little Friends, Inc. at the Serendipity Resale Shop from 10 AM to 5 PM on Friday—while Quigley’s Irish Pub offers live music and pub fare and Naper Nights presents a tribute concert for Radiohead and Incubus from 5 to 10 PM at Naper Settlement. Residents will also enjoy the Saturday Farmer’s Market from 7 AM to noon, a live performance by the Riverwalk Pickers, and on Sunday a WAR and Santana tribute concert at Naper Settlement along with dining at Mesón Sabika, public art tours and a scavenger hunt with painted duck sculptures—rounding out a busy weekend for the community. Positively Naperville
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A judge sentenced Charles Lawler of Villa Park to seven years and eight months in federal prison for his role in five robberies of banks and a credit union between Sept. 2021 and April 2022—he pleaded guilty as his friend Tarandle Lee served as the getaway driver. Daily Herald
- ➤ The DuPage County Sheriff’s Office warned Naperville residents about a phone scam in which callers falsely claim to be deputies and ask for money to resolve an alleged warrant—officials advise anyone receiving such a call to hang up immediately and report it to local police. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naperville officials voted Tuesday in a 5-4 decision on an ordinance to raise the home rule sales tax by 0.25% with a two-year sunset clause to offset revenue lost after the grocery tax repeal. A final vote is expected in August—officials estimate the increase would recover about $6.5 million each year. Daily Herald
- ➤ At a board meeting on July 8, the DuPage Water Commission’s plan to sell 32.47 acres of surplus land for $14 million was discussed by the DuPage County Board. Board members raised affordable housing concerns and said they will meet with the developer Pulte Home Co to ensure the project helps meet local needs. Naperville News 17
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission approved a plan for a 14-lot subdivision near Clow Creek Greenway on July 16th—proposed by Yorkville-based Overstreet Builders for an 8-acre property at 10826-10846 S. Book Road. Neighbors raised concerns about removing 300 trees, and the developer said he would re-examine the tree removal plan and work with residents to find a compromise. Naperville News 17
- ➤ Naperville City Council approved zoning entitlements for The Residences at Naper & Plank, a Lincoln Property Co. project near Ogden Avenue that will include 34 townhouses and 56 row houses and reserve about 0.62 acres for a park. Some residents expressed concerns over traffic and density—officials will monitor traffic planning to address these issues. Daily Herald
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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DuPage Symphony Orchestra Concert
3:00-9:30 p.m. — Memorial Park — Ticket required — Enjoy an inspiring orchestral performance from a renowned local symphony orchestra.
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Basketball Camp: Playmaker College at North Central College
July 21-25 — North Central College — Registration required — A premier basketball camp for aspiring young players to enhance their skills and confidence.
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YA Midwest 2025
8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. — Neuqua Valley High School — $30 — Celebrate young adult literature with authors, panels, and exclusive book signings.
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Luxury Bridal Expo
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Chicago Marriott Naperville — Get 4 Free Tickets — Experience the largest bridal expo in Chicago with a variety of vendors and services.
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Basketball Camp: Point Guard College
July 28 – August 1 — North Central College — $1,095 — An immersive summer basketball camp focusing on developing basketball IQ and leadership skills for dedicated players.
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Holly Jackson Book Signing Event
7 p.m. — Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre — Pre-registration required — Celebrate the release of ‘Not Quite Dead Yet’ with author Holly Jackson and enjoy a Q&A session.
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Chicagoland Halal Fest
3-10 p.m. — Frontier Park — Free entry — Celebrate Muslim culture with delicious halal cuisine, traditions, and arts in a family-friendly atmosphere.
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Open House at 2007 Schumacher Lane
5-7 p.m. — 2007 Schumacher Lane — $549,900 — Explore this well-maintained 4 bedroom home in a sought-after Naperville community.
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Community Conversations: Plum's Journey
3:30-4:30 p.m. — Naper Settlement — Free entry — Explore the interconnected journey of a plum from tree to table in this enlightening community discussion.
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