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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lizzy’s Fund, a Naperville charity, helps senior dogs who have been abandoned when owners cannot care for them, providing surgery and hospice support—while also looking for loving homes for each pet. The charity offers all financial help needed to give these dogs peace and a fresh start. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres and Deputy Chief Chad Bisseger said National Night Out built community trust and brought neighbors + officers together at an event on August 4. They stressed the gathering under America's Night Out Against Crime will boost local safety and cooperation. FOX 32
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Central Bark opened a new Fox Valley location led by Naperville resident Mike Carter. The facility at 4389 Fox Valley Center Drive offers dog daycare, boarding, grooming, and training in nearly 9,000 square feet of indoor space and more than 3,700 square feet of outdoor play area—providing community pet care under its Whole Dog Care philosophy. Positively Naperville
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At 9 a.m. Monday, Naperville police and the DuPage County Forest Preserve District began a search at Springbrook Prairie Forest Preserve on 83rd Street for Olasinmibo 'Sinmi' Abosede—a 46-year-old woman last seen wearing a black head scarf, black Adidas jacket, gray sweatpants and black Crocs whose condition makes her vulnerable—and volunteers and K-9 teams are assisting. ABC7 Chicago
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Naper Settlement in Naperville is hosting a full lineup of events in August 2025 that includes a Farmers Market today from 3 to 7 p.m., a Cemetery Walking Tour on August 7, 1980s photo shoots and fashion parades on August 9, escape room challenges, community conversations on August 12 and 28, a family STEM night on August 14, community concerts on August 15 and 16, a Speakeasy Escape Room on August 17, an Origins of Naperville walking tour on August 21, and a Paint by Beer event on August 28. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. (admission fees apply with discounts for residents, children under 4, and members) Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Naperville Unit District 203 and union officials confirmed that teachers will be in classrooms on Aug. 14 even as contract talks continue, with bargaining sessions set for Aug. 7 and Aug. 8 and a federal mediator assisting—details of the latest offer posting remain pending. Daily Herald
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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