Friday, September 12th, 2025

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Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 12th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, a new community mural titled 'Our Shared Home' will be unveiled on the Naperville Township building— a project organized by Mandala South Asian Performing Arts that brought local ideas together to celebrate our diversity. Residents joined forces in August to create the painting, ensuring a lasting mark of unity in Naperville. Naperville News 17
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EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Indian Prairie School District 204 started its first full year after a $420 million bond passed last fall and will spend the funds on big school projects including a $96 million upgrade at Neuqua Valley High School set to begin by the 2028-29 school year. The district will also update Hill and Gregory middle schools, replace lights with LED and add solar panels, install new entrances at 11 schools in summer 2026, and add turf fields for high schools before the next football season—officials will share project news with the community using a dashboard and QR codes. Naperville News 17
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Naperville City Council heard new ideas from ULI Chicago experts who studied the nearly 15-acre 5th Avenue area near the train station to explore better uses for its commuter parking and community space. The report recommended hiring a consultant for a master plan and conducting a parking study, and the council has not set a timeline yet — residents can submit questions through the Help Center. Naperville News 17
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USA Pickleball Showdown
5-8 p.m. — Sure Shot Pickleball — Entry fee required — Compete in doubles matches while supporting veterans and first responders in a fun community event.
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Second Annual Plant Market
12-5 p.m. — Noon Whistle Brewing — Free entry — Discover a variety of plants, accessories, and local goodies while enjoying craft beer and seasonal vibes.
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Bollywood Beyond Music Concert Featuring Kavita Krishnamurti & L. Subramaniam
8:00 PM – 11:30 PM — The Matrix Club — Fundraiser event — Experience an unforgettable concert for a noble cause with legendary musicians.
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The Illinois Gold Cup Tournament
3 AM — Sure Shot Pickleball — Check local listings for fees — Compete in an exciting pickleball tournament with friends and fellow enthusiasts.
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Dandiya Masti Chicago
8-11:30 p.m. — The Matrix Club — $25 entry — Experience a vibrant Bollywood-style Dandiya night with family-friendly fun and exciting prizes.
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Farm to Fork Feast 2025
3-6 p.m. — McDonald Farm — Admission details not specified — Celebrate local agriculture with farmers and food leaders at a community feast.
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