Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of September.
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🏘️ Community
Naper Pride has retired its Pride Fest this year to focus on performing arts, senior support, and community programs in Naperville.
The nonprofit (founded in 2019) plans future events such as free concerts and health fairs.
🎭 Culture
ArtForum unveiled its new 27 ft tall revolving mural on Sunday at 222 S.
Main Street in downtown Naperville. Artist Connor Sinclair from Chicago designed the modern abstract mural (inspired by local landmarks and community faces) to be on display for one year.
🎓 Education
North Central College ranked 18 among Top Private Colleges in U.S. News and World Report regional rankings and placed 23 overall.
It reported record enrollment of 3,218 students for the 2026-27 academic year.
Naperville-area school districts ranked in the nation's top 50 as Indian Prairie School District 204 placed No. 25 and Naperville School District 203 came in at No. 45 on Niche's Best School Districts in America for 2027.
Both districts also had several schools earn top state rankings.
IPSD 204 approved the fiscal year 2027 budget with a one-time $5.8M deficit covered by reserves and a targeted investment in special education at local schools.
Tax levy details will be discussed on Dec. 7 to support cost-saving measures like returning freshmen to Neuqua Valley High School.
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