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Thursday, July 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Naperville Park District will launch its Autumn 2025 Program Guide online on July 30, which details fall programs including community events, art classes, and youth basketball. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 4 for residents and 8:30 a.m. on Aug. 7 for nonresidents, while youth basketball sign-ups start at noon on Sept. 9 for residents and Sept. 11 for nonresidents (key dates for planning). Positively Naperville
- ➤ Knox Presbyterian Church held its 2025 Garden Walk where more than 300 local residents toured six gardens and raised $5,000 for Northern Illinois Food Bank — funds that buy $8 in groceries for each donated dollar — to support food pantries across several counties. Daily Herald
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Guzman y Gomez plans to open its second Naperville location at Fox River Commons by demolishing the shuttered Stacks restaurant building at 844 S. Route 59 and constructing a new 2,668-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru lane and a 24-seat patio — the proposal has advanced to a city council vote after a favorable review by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Naperville News 17
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Summer Place Theatre will present 'Legally Blonde: The Musical' at Naperville Central High School Auditorium from July 25 through Aug. 3—shows occur at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays, and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets cost $25 or $20 for students and seniors, and the auditorium offers free parking and wheelchair accessibility. Daily Herald
- ➤ Oswald’s Pharmacy, the second oldest business in Naperville and the oldest continually owned pharmacy in the Midwest, is celebrating its 150th anniversary this summer by launching a new apothecary product line + partnering with Naper Settlement to preserve its legacy. The business will also donate part of its proceeds to the Naperville Heritage Society + invite community members to submit items for a time capsule to be sealed in the fall inside its historic building. Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Naperville District 203 officials are negotiating a new contract with the Naperville Unit Education Association to replace the expired deal and are discussing changes to the school day schedule through the Innovative School Experience proposal—school resumes Aug. 14. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Rep. Bill Foster of Naperville will host a public town hall meeting in Aurora on July 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Aurora University’s Crimi Auditorium—registration is not required but registered attendees will get priority admission and the event will be live on his Facebook page. Daily Herald
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Naper Nights Concert Series Featuring School of Rock Elmhurst
5-10 p.m. — Naper Settlement — Check local listings for entry details — Enjoy cold drinks, delicious food, and rock music under the stars.
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Grand Opening of CORH Naperville
5-8 p.m. — 1754 N Washington St — Free entry — Celebrate the grand opening with fun activities and surprises for all ages.
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