Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of September.
Good morning, Naperville.
🏛️ Government
Naperville city council voted 5—4 on Sept.
16 to continue the 1% grocery tax in 2026 after long debates over a shift to a home rule sales tax hike amid a projected $6.5 million shortfall. The decision reflects concerns about the impact on local businesses.
Indian Prairie School District 204 congratulated Supna Jain on her appointment to the Naperville City Council during the September 16 meeting, noting her service since 2021 and strong advocacy for student mental health and academic success.
The board will review options to fill her upcoming vacancy as they prepare to begin the search for a new superintendent — a process they plan to handle with full transparency for the community.
Naperville Mayor Scott Wehrli spoke at the Sept.
16 city council meeting and said that political violence is wrong after activist Charlie Kirk was killed on Sept. 10. He urged residents to talk face-to-face and work together to keep our city safe—stressing respect among neighbors.
🎉 Naperville Events
Submit an event →
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.
Riverwalk Fine Art Fair
9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. — Riverwalk Park — Check official website for entry fees — Explore a showcase of original artwork from 110 selected artists in a vibrant community setting.
Author Event with SenLinYu for Alchemised
7 p.m. — Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College — Pre-registration required — Celebrate the debut of SenLinYu's dark fantasy novel Alchemised with a presentation and Q&A.
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.
Ludacris 'How Low' Poms Dance Workshop
12-1:30 p.m. — Arthur Murray Dance Studio Naperville — $20 — Enjoy a high-energy dance workshop focusing on technique and original choreography.
Hallow-Fest 2025
5 PM – 6 PM — Sheraton Lisle Naperville Hotel — $46.34 until October 9th — Immerse yourself in the vibrant worlds of anime and gaming at this exciting convention.
Trick-or-Treat at Safety Town
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Naperville Safety Town — $15 family donation plus a food item — Celebrate Halloween safely with trick-or-treating and activities for kids.
🏠 Naperville Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Naperville Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Naperville Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Naperville.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.