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Naperville
Thursday, October 9th, 2025
Good morning, Naperville. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 9th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Rotary Club of Naperville and community partners will host a Resilience Tactics Workshop for families of veterans and first responders on November 8 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Little Friends campus in Warrenville— the free event will offer a resource fair, breakout sessions for caregivers, and on-site lunch with babysitting services. Positively Naperville
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ KidsMatter explained that working and volunteering in high school builds skills like time management, responsibility, and problem-solving for teens. KidsMatter in partnership with the Naperville Park District will host a Community Job Fair on Jan. 3 at Fort Hill Activity Center + teens can practice mock interviews and learn financial literacy. Positively Naperville
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Naperville & J. Gill and Company will start maintenance at the Central Parking Facility at 75 E. Chicago Avenue on Monday, Oct. 13, closing one level at a time until repairs finish by the end of October. Motorists should follow posted signage & use alternate entrances as crews fix concrete on the first and second levels and recoat the top level. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville City Council voted to table Dutch Bros Coffee's proposal for a drive-thru at Market Meadows at its Oct. 7 meeting—citing traffic and access concerns—and will revisit the proposal on Nov. 4 after additional details are worked out. Naperville News 17
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Naperville is expecting more holiday parties as local hotels and restaurants offer festive packages and special booking promotions to host family and team celebrations. Residents are encouraged to plan early and contact venues to secure dates—options range from full-service hotels with event spaces to intimate restaurant settings. Positively Naperville
- ➤ Naperville residents can look forward to a busy weekend with events including a Farmers Market, live music at Quigley’s Irish Pub, Halloween Trolley Tours, and art events at Pinot’s Palette—organizers say good weather and community fun are expected. Positively Naperville
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Chicago Bulls legend Craig Hodges and Shoot 360 GM Jarrett Starwood showed how cutting-edge technology transformed training and competition in the Ballislife League in Naperville—offering a glimpse into the future of basketball. FOX 32
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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.
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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.
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Howlin' at the Moon
5-8 p.m. — Naper Settlement — Check event for pricing — Celebrate Halloween with live music, food trucks, and spooky activities for adults.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
If you do what is easy, your life will be hard. If you do what is hard, your life will be easy.
~ Les Brown
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