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Monday, August 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Ticket sales are underway for the Noon Lions Annual Summer Raffle, with tickets sold outside Buikema’s Ace Hardware and Casey’s Foods in Naperville. Tickets cost $10 each — three for $25 or seven for $50 — while prizes include a $5,000 grand prize and cash awards of $2,000, $1,000, and $500. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Loaves & Fishes Community Services partners with local food pantries and nonprofits to feed 10,000 people each week in our community. The group coordinates bulk food orders — as with West Suburban Community Pantry — to quickly deliver nutritious food and reduce waste. Positively Naperville
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Naperville’s Convention and Visitors Bureau has named Julie Byrne its new Director of Sales this summer; she brings decades of hotel sales experience from Chicago brands such as Canopy by Hilton Chicago Central Loop and Hilton Garden Inn. Julie, who grew up nearby (enjoying summers at Centennial Beach) and has three kids (active on local sports fields), is visiting hotels and trade shows to boost tourism and business development. Positively Naperville
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naperville Municipal Band has restarted its high school internship program to give students from five local high schools a chance to perform in indoor concerts and extend some interns into an outdoor season in Central Park this summer. Music Director Emily Binder said the program—started years ago by Ron Keller—shows that making music can last a lifetime and brings students together with experienced players. Positively Naperville
TRAVEL NEWS
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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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Volunteer Morning at Riverview Farmstead Preserve
10 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Riverview Farmstead Preserve — Registration required — Get fresh air and help your community with seed collection activities.
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American Legion Golf Outing 2025
10 a.m. — Tamarack Golf Club — Sponsorships available — Support local veterans while enjoying a day of golf with community impact.
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Homecoming Fest 2025
2-10 p.m. — Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School — $5-10 adults, $2 seniors/children — Celebrate 179 years of history with live music, food trucks, and family fun.
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Community Conversations Grand Finale
11:30 a.m. — Naper Settlement — Free entry — Celebrate the culmination of diverse community storytelling and insights in this engaging finale.
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The Acoustic Circus Live Performance
6-9 p.m. — Potter's Place and Two-Nine Martini Lounge — Free entry — Enjoy acoustic pop/rock covers from talented local musicians featuring classics from Mellencamp to the Eagles.
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