Saturday, July 19th, 2025

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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An early morning attic fire in a Naperville home left it uninhabitable and displaced three residents when firefighters responded at 3:20 a.m. on July 18th—damage is estimated at $75,000 and no one was hurt. Naperville News 17
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Naperville police are investigating a complaint that District 203 school board member Melissa Kelley Black recorded a citizen’s finance committee meeting without consent—she denies any wrongdoing and is seeking legal advice. Daily Herald
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, July 15, the Naperville Riverwalk hosted the Young Naperville Singers and local jazz musician Isabella Isherwood who performed a boat acoustic set with songs like 'Turn' and 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'—Downtown Naperville Alliance said the River Sounds series will run Tuesday evenings through July 29 to bring live music to the river. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville North grad Andrew Russel and Naperville Central senior Adam Bodtke are set to join the School of Rock AllStars national tour from July 21 to July 26—Russel will tour the West and Bodtke the Northwest, finishing with a joint performance at Fitzgerald’s in Berwin on July 26. Naperville News 17
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Hannah Leong, a rising senior at Naperville Central, will represent Illinois as a senator at American Legion Auxiliary Girls Nation in Washington, D.C. today+she will participate in mock Senate sessions+and visit Arlington National Cemetery to place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Positively Naperville
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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DAOU Wine Dinner
Four-course dinner — Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse — Reservations required — Savor premium wines from DAOU Vineyards paired with exquisite cuts of meat.
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