Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Lizzy’s Fund will host Bow Wow Bingo on Oct.
18 in Naperville to support senior dogs with themed raffle prizes and fun activities. Local residents can join this playful event supporting dog rescues.
On Tuesday, Sept. 15, Naperville City Council honored White Star families by presenting a proclamation at American Legion Post 43; it recognized veterans lost to suicide and urged the community to support mental health.
The measure aims to help veterans seek aid and reminds families they are not forgotten.
Jim Elliott, a former Tribune media executive and founder of Downers Grove nonprofit Diveheart, explains how his late-night insights sparked creative problem-solving that now fuels adaptive scuba therapy for individuals with disabilities.
The nonprofit’s story, Stories from the Heart, inspires community members today.
💼 Business
L.L.Bean is opening its first Naperville store at Westridge Court on Friday, Sept.
25 — the Bootmobile will tour at Naper Settlement Farmers Market on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and a Lombard event is set for Saturday — while the company donates $10,000 to Fry Family YMCA to support summer camp access.
🎭 Culture
Maya Meschi, a Naperville student, premiered her documentary film 'See It Through My Eyes' on Sept.
14 at North Central College to share local women's immigration stories (inspired by her family's Indian heritage). She hopes the film encourages youth to voice their perspectives.
🎓 Education
North Central College’s student-run radio station WONC-FM 89.1 moved from Oliver Hall to a new basement space in Schneller Hall at 147 S.
Loomis St. at the end of July — the updated studios and lounge offer enhanced production space for students.
Naperville School District 203 officials introduced a proposal for a video board sponsorship program at North and Central high schools to generate revenue and offer hands-on student learning — the board will review the plan Tuesday, Sept.
22.
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